🌊 Are Algal Blooms Disrupting Your Filtration Process? Discover Why Filtralite® Is Changing the Game.
In water treatment and desalination, seasonal algal blooms can be a serious operational challenge — especially in regions like the Middle East where warmer temperatures and coastal water conditions create the perfect environment for sudden spikes in algae levels.
🌿 These blooms often lead to:
Filter clogging and surface blinding
Increased backwash frequency
Higher turbidity breakthrough
Biofouling of membranes in UF/RO systems
Downtime and operational stress
💡 That’s where Filtralite, an advanced expanded clay filter media, makes a significant difference.
✅ Why Filtralite is the Ideal Solution for Algal Bloom Periods?
🔸 Highly Porous Structure
Its irregular shape and high porosity allow for deeper algae capture throughout the filter bed — not just on the surface — reducing head loss and extending filter run times.
🔸 Extensive Surface Area (~1000 m²/m³)
Traps more organics and suspended solids, making it ideal for high-loading scenarios like algal blooms.
🔸 Lightweight, Easy Backwash
Filtralite’s lower density means you use less water and energy to clean the media — a critical factor during peak operation periods.
🔸 Reduces Membrane Fouling
By improving pre-filtration quality, Filtralite helps protect downstream UF and RO membranes, prolonging their lifespan and reducing chemical cleaning frequency.
🔸 Naturally Sustainable
Manufactured from expanded clay, Filtralite is an inert, durable, and long-life media — supporting sustainability goals in water operations.
🔧 Ready to Future-Proof Your Filtration?
Whether you’re working in seawater desalination, wastewater tertiary treatment, or surface water filtration, Filtralite offers:
✔ More uptime
✔ Less maintenance
✔ Sustainable performance — even under stress
Mohammed Kastawy Area Sales Manager – MENA Region Mobile: +971565503535 Email : mohammed.kastawy@saint-gobain.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com
