Background

A global facilities management company in charge of running Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore camps, needed to quickly replace the existing potable water treatment plant at Mesa A village.

MAK Water was able to meet all of the client’s strict requirements around RO recovery rate, plant footprint, delivery schedule, and provision of a complete installation package.



Solution

The containerised Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis (BWRO) plant to produce 360 m3/day of potable water.

MAK Water Key Solutions

  • Containerised (1 x 40’) with insulation and air conditioning
  • Dual potable water production trains (2 x 100%)
  • Chlorine dosing, potable water tank recirculation and monitoring
  • Compliance with Rio Tinto specifications
  • Premium instrumentation package with ClearAccess™ Remote Monitoring and Control
  • Complete installation package including delivery, onsite mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning and operator training
  • Ongoing service agreement with technical support and scheduled site visits by a MAK Service Technician

Results and benefits

  • Safe, Potable Water. Compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG).
  • Plant Reliability. Custom design and quality equipment will provide reliable operation with minimal maintenance.
  • Delivery. New plant supplied and installed to schedule.
  • Local Support. Perth head office and local service office in Karratha.
  • Project Compliance. MAK Water met all project requirements and specifications.