OBIEWTG, LLC

WATER TREATMENT CONSULTANT

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Obie the Water Treatment Guy

Services

Over 40 years of experience

Training

I have developed and conducted training programs for:

Coagulation-Surface and Ground Water, Lead and Copper Corrosion Control, Wastewater Treatment, Sludge Dewatering

Iron and Manganese Control, Chloramination, Phosphorus and Total Nutrient Control, Disinfection Bi-product Control

PFAS/PFOS

Product Selection

Product Formulation

I can help develop the skills and insight to make the correct product for meeting your water treatment goals.

I have created many products for water treatment in potable, industrial and municipal treatment areas. I am considered an industry expert for product line formulation and development.

Obie - Water Treatment Guy

Understanding Water Treatment Chemistries and Systems

Obiewtg, LLC

Mark Oberhelman has been a water treatment professional for the past 40 years. My most recent position was Technical Director for Hawkins, Inc. Water Treatment Group. I have expertise in formulating products for coagulation, as well as lead and copper control for water treatment applications.

Topics of expertise

Potable Water
1. Clarification – surface and groundwater treatment
  1. Coagulation – the use of polymers and flocculants
    1. Surface water coagulation
    2. Iron and manganese removal.
  2. Ammonia removal
  3. Disinfection By-Product (DBP) control strategies, chloramination.
    1. Meeting regulatory compliance demands
2. Corrosion and Scale Control for potable applications
  1. Lead and copper rule compliance
  2. Chemical treatment options
    1. Selecting the correct treatment program
Wastewater
1. Municipal and Industrial Treatment
  1. Treatment strategies.
    1. Coagulation
    2. Phosphorus removal
    3. Bioaugmentation
    4. Sludge Reduction
    5. FOG control
    6. PFAS strategies for compliance with EPA and State guidelines.
    7. Odor control.
    8. Sludge dewatering.
    9. Collection system, Odor control, FOG, Corrosion, Hydrogen sulfide, biofilm control
General
1. Jar Testing
2. Polymer Selection
3. Coagulant Formulation
4. Sludge Dewatering
5. Lime - softening
6. Introduction to Wastewater
7. Introduction to Potable Water
8. Heavy Metal Precipitation