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Electrochlorination Systems for Potable Water Treatment.
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Safe, Reliable On-Site Disinfection for Drinking Water
Water Engineers Australia's Oximax™ Electrochlorination Systems provide a safe, efficient and sustainable solution for disinfecting potable water supplies. Using only salt, water and electricity, our systems generate sodium hypochlorite on-site, eliminating the need to transport, store and handle hazardous chlorine gas or bulk liquid chemicals.
Designed for municipal water authorities, regional water utilities, remote communities and industrial facilities, Oximax systems deliver a consistent supply of disinfectant that protects public health while reducing operational costs and improving safety.
Why Electrochlorination for Drinking Water?
Safe drinking water depends on effective disinfection to eliminate harmful microorganisms before water reaches consumers.
Oximax electrochlorination systems generate fresh sodium hypochlorite as required, providing a reliable disinfectant that destroys:
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Protozoa
- Algae
- Biofilms
- Waterborne pathogens
By producing disinfectant on-site, operators avoid chemical degradation during storage and ensure a consistently effective chlorine solution.
A Safer Alternative to Chlorine Gas
Traditional disinfection systems often rely on chlorine gas cylinders or transported sodium hypochlorite, both of which present safety, handling and logistical challenges.
The Oximax Electrochlorination System offers a safer alternative by producing sodium hypochlorite only as needed.
Benefits include:
- No chlorine gas storage
- Reduced hazardous chemical transport
- Improved operator safety
- Lower environmental risk
- Simplified site compliance
- Reduced chemical inventory
- Continuous disinfectant production
- Reliable residual chlorine control
How Electrochlorination Works
The Oximax system uses a dilute brine solution made from food-grade salt and water.
The brine passes through specially designed electrolysis cells fitted with high-performance MMO (Mixed Metal Oxide) coated titanium electrodes. When direct current is applied, sodium hypochlorite is generated and stored in a day tank before being accurately dosed into the potable water supply.
The entire process is fully automated and continuously monitored to maintain the required disinfectant residual.
Applications
Oximax electrochlorination systems are ideal for:
- Municipal drinking water treatment plants
- Regional water authorities
- Rural and remote communities
- Mining camps
- Defence facilities
- Hospitals
- Universities
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Hotels and resorts
- Commercial developments
- Caravan parks
- Remote Indigenous communities
- Emergency water treatment systems
Key Benefits
Improved Public Health Protection
Provides reliable disinfection to help protect consumers from harmful microorganisms and waterborne diseases.
Consistent Water Quality
Freshly generated sodium hypochlorite delivers stable, dependable disinfection with accurate residual chlorine control throughout the distribution network.
Lower Operating Costs
Producing disinfectant on-site reduces chemical transport, storage and procurement costs while improving operational efficiency.
Enhanced Safety
Removing chlorine gas cylinders and reducing bulk chemical handling significantly improves workplace safety and reduces risk.
Sustainable Operation
Using only salt, water and electricity, electrochlorination minimises chemical transport and supports environmentally responsible water treatment practices.
Fully Automated
PLC-based control systems automate disinfectant generation, dosing and monitoring, reducing operator workload and ensuring consistent performance.
Engineered for Reliability
Every Oximax system is designed for continuous operation in demanding environments and incorporates industrial-grade components for long service life.
Features include:
- MMO coated titanium electrodes
- Industrial PLC controls
- Automatic chlorine production
- Residual chlorine monitoring
- Remote SCADA integration
- Automatic dosing control
- Modular system design
- Low maintenance operation
- High-efficiency electrolysis technology
Suitable Water Sources
Oximax systems can be configured for a wide range of potable water applications, including:
- Surface water
- Groundwater
- Bore water
- River water
- Dam water
- Desalinated water
- Rainwater treatment
- Treated recycled water (where regulations permit)
Each system is engineered to suit the source water quality, treatment process and required disinfectant demand.
Engineered for Reliability
Every Oximax system is designed for continuous operation in demanding environments and incorporates industrial-grade components for long service life.
Features include:
- MMO coated titanium electrodes
- Industrial PLC controls
- Automatic chlorine production
- Residual chlorine monitoring
- Remote SCADA integration
- Automatic dosing control
- Modular system design
- Low maintenance operation
- High-efficiency electrolysis technology
Suitable Water Sources
Oximax systems can be configured for a wide range of potable water applications, including:
- Surface water
- Groundwater
- Bore water
- River water
- Dam water
- Desalinated water
- Rainwater treatment
- Treated recycled water (where regulations permit)
Each system is engineered to suit the source water quality, treatment process and required disinfectant demand.
Typical Treatment Process
- Food-grade salt is dissolved to prepare a brine solution.
- The brine is fed into the Oximax electrolysis cell.
- Electrolysis generates fresh sodium hypochlorite.
- The disinfectant is stored in a day tank.
- Metering pumps inject the sodium hypochlorite into the treated water.
- Online instrumentation continuously monitors chlorine residual and adjusts dosing automatically to maintain water quality.
Why Choose Water Engineers Australia?
Water Engineers Australia designs and manufactures advanced electrochlorination systems for potable water applications throughout Australia and internationally.
Our experienced engineering team provides:
- Process design
- System engineering
- Equipment manufacture
- Factory acceptance testing
- Installation supervision
- Commissioning
- Operator training
- Ongoing technical support
- Spare parts and servicing
From small remote communities to major municipal treatment plants, Oximax systems provide dependable, cost-effective drinking water disinfection that meets the highest standards of reliability and performance.
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At Water Engineers Australia, our vision is to lead the future of sustainable water treatment through innovative engineering, advanced disinfection technologies, and environmentally responsible solutions.
Through our Oximax range of technologies, we strive to help clients improve water quality, reduce operational risks, minimise chemical handling, and achieve environmental compliance with innovative and sustainable treatment systems.
“Engineering Cleaner Water for a Safer Future,” reflects our commitment to delivering innovative and reliable water treatment solutions that improve water quality, protect communities, and support a more sustainable future.
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common Questions
Explore Common Questions About Oximax products.
What is electrochlorination?
Why is electrochlorination preferred over chlorine gas?
Electrochlorination eliminates the need to transport and store hazardous chlorine gas, significantly improving plant safety while reducing chemical handling risks.
Is electrochlorination safe for drinking water?
Yes. When properly designed and operated, electrochlorination systems produce sodium hypochlorite suitable for disinfecting potable water. Dosing is carefully controlled to maintain the required disinfectant residual in accordance with local drinking water regulations.
Can the system integrate with existing plant controls?
Is electrochlorination environmentally friendly?
Yes. The disinfectant is generated on demand using seawater and electricity, reducing chemical transport and storage. Correctly designed systems provide effective biofouling control while meeting environmental discharge requirements.
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Oximax™ Electrochlorination – Safe Drinking Water Through Smarter Engineering
Water Engineers Australia’s Oximax™ Electrochlorination Systems deliver safe, reliable and sustainable potable water disinfection by generating fresh sodium hypochlorite on-site from salt, water and electricity. Engineered for maximum safety, low operating costs and long-term reliability, Oximax provides an intelligent alternative to traditional chlorine dosing systems, helping water utilities and industries protect public health with confidence.