Protection from Environmental Hazards in Water Treatment
—Combustible gases, hazardous biosolids, volatile chemicals – these are just some of the dangers water treatment workers encounter on a daily basis.
For more than 100 years, Dräger has provided reliability and durability for the detection of and protection against volatile chemicals and gases. Keep your workers and facilities safe, with a full range of products including personal gas monitoring, personal protective equipment, stationary gas detection, and escape devices.
Our Products for the Water Treatment Industry
—Below are some of the product solutions we have to help protect staff against possible hazards and ensure that plant operations can continue.
Entering a manhole
Confined space entry can present the combined risk of exposure to hazardous substances and decreased oxygen levels. To protect your employees safely against hazards, pre-entry measurement and the use of personal protective equipment is essential. Below are three of our solutions for use in confined space entry.
Dräger X-am 8000
This portable 1 to 7 gas detector detects toxic and flammable gases as well as oxygen and vapours at once - either in diffusion or pump mode.
Dräger PSS 3000
Our high-performing breathing apparatus with exceptional pneumatic performance is lightweight and easy to don
Dräger CPS 5800
This limited-use chemical protective suit is for industrial applications and operations that involve gaseous, liquid or solid hazardous substances.
Operating a plant safely
Whether you’re looking to protect individuals or the entire facility, you can trust Dräger for precise and reliable detection against CL, H2S, O3, CO and CO2 as well as a lack of Oxygen.
From small and simple to big detection systems with complex settings
With more than 70 years of experience, our In-house designed sensors and detectors ensure ideal compatibility. This delivers maximum safety and extremely low operating costs.
Chemical treatment of water
When undertaking the processes of flocculation, coagulation, and disinfection the right personal protection is essential to protect your employees and your plant against any upcoming risks. Below are three of our solutions for use in water treatment.
Dräger X-plore 3000 Series
This half mask with its modern design and light weight offers you extra protection and comfort. Choose the low-maintenance, cost-effective Dräger X-plore® 3300 half mask or the Dräger X-plore® 3500 version for long-lasting protection under tough conditions.
Dräger X-am 2500
This 1 to 4 gas detector is well-suited for personal protection. While combining extremely low operating costs and high levels of safety, it reliably detects combustible gases and vapours, as well as O2, CO, H2S, NO2 and SO2.
Emergency escape equipment
Life-threatening situations can occur everywhere. The sudden occurrence of a toxic environment can make an emergency escape impossible. To make sure that there is enough breathable air to flee from the life-threatening situation, emergency escape equipment is your life insurance. Here you see three of our possible escape equipment solutions.
Dräger Oxy 3000/6000 MK III
This oxygen self-rescuer with its low maintenance costs, easy operation and colouring service indicator offers you safety in the presence of toxic gases.
Dräger Saver PP
This positive-pressure Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus allows a safe, effective and uncomplicated escape from hazardous environments, even if H2S is present. Simple donning and automatic operation. Full-face mask integrated and combinable with other safety equipment.
Dräger PAS Colt
This escape unit combines versatility, ease of use and the latest in breathing apparatus design. It is amongst the most technologically advanced short duration and emergency escape units available.
Related topics
Dräger Product Services
We keep your Dräger products up to date by calibrating your mobile gas detection devices as well as cleaning, disinfecting and testing your breathing apparatuses. This ensures the safety of your working equipment at any time.
Training Courses
We provide you with the necessary expertise to efficiently operate and maintain our technology, enabling you to work confidently in hazardous environments with as little risk as possible.
Dräger Voice - from hazardous substance to solution
Are you facing a certain hazardous substance and looking for a safety solution? Type in your hazard and we provide you with the appropriate equipment!
World of Respiratory Protection
Learn all about air pollution and which respiratory protection equipment is the best fit for your workplace and employees.
Recommended downloads
Water Treatment brochure
Our brochure explains the main applications within water treatment and provides well-suited safety products – from stationary and mobile gas measurement devices to respiratory protection to emergency escape equipment. In case of specific requirements, we also offer tailor-made safety solutions.
Water Treatment infographic
Did you know that 0.5% vol. of carbon dioxide content in the air is already leading to health problems? Our infographic provides interesting facts about water treatment processes, which indicate the importance of the right safety solutions.
Chlorine Gas Detection guide
Chlorine is one of the most common substances used for disinfection in the Water Treatment Industry. Find out how you can increase the reliability and efficiency of chlorine detection
Confined Space Entries guide
Little space, lack of oxygen and hazardous substances: Entering manholes, ducts and vaults carries many risks. Be prepared and check out our expert tips for entering confined spaces in the Water Treatment Industry.
More safety solutions
Portable Gas Detectors
Respiratory Protection
Escape & Rescue Solutions
Fixed Gas Detectors
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