Ammonia Water Treatment
Ammonia Water Treatment for Safe, Compliant Groundwater Systems
Ammonia in drinking water presents operational and compliance challenges for water utilities—especially when paired with chlorination. It can lead to nitrification, taste and odor problems, and bacterial growth in the distribution system. That’s why removing or managing ammonia at the source is a key step in ensuring safe, high-quality drinking water.
ATEC Water Systems provides ammonia water treatment solutions built specifically for groundwater sources, helping utilities address ammonia contamination while maintaining regulatory compliance and treatment performance.
Why is Ammonia in Groundwater a Concern?
Although ammonia is not regulated with a strict Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) under federal standards, it’s closely monitored due to its role in nitrification, distribution system degradation, and interference with disinfection.
Excess ammonia can:
- React with chlorine to form chloramines
- Cause nitrification and bacterial growth
- Impact water taste, odor, and quality
- Increase chemical demand and O&M burden
For these reasons, proactive ammonia treatment is considered a best practice—particularly in groundwater systems with chlorination.
ATEC’s Reliable Approach to Ammonia Water Treatment
ATEC designs groundwater filtration systems that support ammonia removal or conversion depending on site-specific requirements. Technologies may include:
- Ion exchange
- Biological nitrification
- Catalytic or breakpoint chlorination integration
Our systems are engineered for:
- Flow rates from 10 GPM to 100 MGD
- Simple operation with low OPEX
- Modular skid-based delivery for easy deployment
- Integration into existing treatment trains
Our approach ensures stable, predictable performance across varying groundwater conditions.
Tailored for Public and Private Utilities
ATEC has served hundreds of utilities across North America—from small private systems to large-scale public networks. We understand the regulatory pressures, staffing limitations, and cost concerns that water systems face when addressing ammonia and other challenging contaminants.
Our solutions are:
- Custom-built to match your specific water quality profile
- Scalable from single wells to multi-well systems
- Supported by experienced engineers and regional representatives
- Designed to keep total lifecycle cost low without sacrificing performance
Talk to ATEC About an Ammonia Treatment Solution
If ammonia is impacting your source water or distribution system, it’s time to explore a proactive, cost-effective solution.
