A compact portable modular wastewater treatment system which integrates several
processing technologies to provide a substantially purified water source. A wastewater
stream is sent through an initial filtration step. The filtered wastewater is then
subjected to electrocoagulation and then further filtered. The resulting stream
containing substantially only organics is then treated in an advanced oxidation
process which can include passing an electrical current through the water during
the oxidation process. The partially treated water is then passed through ion-exchange
columns to polish ammonium and other contaminants. The ion-exchange columns are
cycled through regeneration cycles to provide continuous ion-exchange medium. The
ammonium rich brine solution used in regeneration is subjected to an ammonium destruct
process and then reused in regenerating ion-exchange columns. The water can then
be sent through a final disinfection oxidation process to destroy or inactivate
pathogens and/or remove any remaining colorants or odor to provide a water source
suitable for almost any use.