ATEC Water Systems' filters to treat US groundwater supplies 

Cadiz Inc’s operating subsidiary ATEC Water Systems LLC has secured three new contracts for iron and manganese filtration systems to treat groundwater supplies in Wisconsin, Nevada and Washington state, USA.

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ATEC's specialized filter systems will serve a diversity of communities, including the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the Portland suburbs and rural Nevada clean energy development.

The three new sales contracts are expected to add US$1.5 million in 2024 revenues.

"Contaminated groundwater is a growing global threat, including right here in the United States -- especially in underserved communities,” said Susan Kennedy, Cadiz chairman & CEO. “ATEC tackles this pressing need with a breakthrough technology that delivers affordable solutions today, and positions Cadiz for continued growth and long-term value well into the future.”

Iron and manganese find their way into many groundwater and surface water supply sources. These metals can result in discolored water, bacteria growth, and taste and odor concerns for potable drinking water supplies. 

"Nearly 40% of all groundwater systems in the US exceed iron and manganese secondary drinking water standards and ATEC is tremendously well-positioned to deliver the most effective and affordable option for communities affected by these contaminants throughout North America," said Lee Odell, ATEC's chief operating officer.

The ATEC Iron and Manganese Removal System is an in-line, pressure filter system that uses a filter media to remove iron and manganese by adsorption. Horizontal filters are manufactured to different sizes and specifications depending on the volume of groundwater treated. The three new orders, which will be delivered before the end of the year, will utilize ATEC's 24", 30" and 48" wide filters.

ATEC has manufactured and delivered more than four hundred iron and manganese filter systems over the last three decades successfully providing needed treatment for groundwater supplies. ATEC also manufactures treatment systems for arsenic, hexavalent chromium, nitrates, and other common ground water contaminants of concern.