MetalZorb® is a high capacity sponge filtration medium that effectively reduces, removes and recovers dissolved heavy metals, including lead, mercury, zinc and gold, found in stormwater and industrial process water discharge. With low impedance to flow, no backwash required, very high capacity and light in weight, this product is ideal for passive and in situ applications and helps achieve regulatory compliance. 

Dissolved metals are absorbed in the media, preventing the captured metallic ions from leaching out. Whether the application is capturing dissolved heavy metals from non-point source pollution or reclaiming valuable metals from mining operations, MetalZorb gets the job done. 

This product is available exclusively from CleanWay® Environmental Partners. To learn more, check out our MetalZorb FAQs or read our Case Studies.

HOW IT WORKS

MetalZorb sponge cubes, available by the cubic foot, can fill a filter vessel or filtration insert, sized for the flow volume at each location. When confined in a filtration insert, they offer little impedance to water flowing through the unit and are not clogged by suspended solids. Sponge media can be compacted into Absorption Booms, as standalone treatment or in a treatment train. Effective ground water remediation can also be achieved by vertically positioning Absorption Booms filled with MetalZorb at the gate of a barrier wall funnel system.       

To ensure ongoing efficacy, MetalZorb sponge product should be periodically retrieved and replaced with fresh sponge. Learn more about disposal considerations.

FEATURES

• No backwash required, alleviating the problems associated with disposal of dirty backwash water or regenerant chemicals

• High capacity / non-leaching

• Rapid absorption and low impedance to flow

• Lightweight

• Targets dissolved heavy metals including zinc, copper, lead and more

• Wide variety of metals removed regardless of most other water chemistry factors (pH, temp, total dissolved solids)

• Ideal for passive and in situ applications

• Non-toxic, biodegradable, organic polymer

• Can achieve 90% reduction in as little as 20 seconds

• Available in two types for specific applications

• Customized media blends address site-specific pollutants and water quality requirements