Turbidex

Turbidex High-Performance Filtration Media

Turbidex™ is an advanced filtration media designed for superior sediment removal and exceptional water clarity. With its enhanced filtration efficiency of 3 to 5 microns, Turbidex™ reduces downstream costs by extending the life of membranes, filter cartridges, and chemicals.

Key Benefits:

• Hyper Filtration Efficiency – Captures particles as small as 3 to 5 microns, reducing chemical and maintenance costs
• Higher Flow Rates – Supports service flow rates up to 15 gpm/ft² and peak flow rates up to 20 gpm/ft², lowering initial equipment costs
• Superior Water Clarity – Utilizes ion exchange, sedimentation, and flocculation to achieve turbidity levels of <0.1 NTU
• Water Savings – Holds up to 1.5x more than multi-media filters and 2.8x more than sand filters, requiring less frequent backwashing
• Lightweight & Cost-Effective – 50-70% lighter than traditional media, reducing freight costs

Operating Parameters:

• Bed Depth: 30 - 48 inches
• Freeboard: 50% of bed depth
• Flow Rate: 12 - 20 gpm/ft²
• Backwash Rate: 14 - 18 gpm/ft²
• Replacement Media Ratio: 1:1

Physical Characteristics:

• Color: Off-white
• Bulk Density: 50 lbs./ft³
• Surface Area: 14 - 25 m²/g
• Mesh Size: 14 x 30
• Uniformity Coefficient: 1.64

How Much Media Do You Need?

• 9" x 48" – Holds 1.0 cubic foot of media
• 10" x 47" – Holds 1.25 cubic feet
• 10" x 54" – Holds 1.5 cubic feet
• 12" x 48" or 52" – Holds 2.0 cubic feet
• 13" x 54" – Holds 2.5 cubic feet
• 14" x 65" – Holds 3.0 or 3.5 cubic feet

TURBIDEX SEDIMENT FILTRATION MEDIA SPEC SHEET