Water Treatment & Desalination
Application Specification

Check Valves for Water Treatment & Desalination

Butterfly, gate, check, and diaphragm valves for water treatment, RO desalination, and municipal water distribution - DI, CS, SS 316 materials.

Which check valves are used for water treatment & desalination?

Water treatment plants, reverse osmosis (RO) and multi-stage flash (MSF) desalination, and municipal water distribution systems require valves that provide low-maintenance service life, corrosion resistance to chlorinated and saline water, and compliance with drinking water safety standards. Ductile iron and stainless steel designs with EPDM or PTFE seals are the norm.

Swing Check Valve

Pump discharge anti-backflow protection in pumping stations and rising mains

MaterialsDuctile iron or DI with SS 316 disc, EPDM seat
Pressure ClassPN 10 / PN 16
StandardsEN 12334, AWWA, IS 5312

Critical Requirements

  • Drinking water contact compliance: WRAS / NSF 61 / IS potable water certification for epoxy coatings and elastomers
  • Corrosion protection: fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) or Rilsan (polyamide) coating for buried ductile iron valves
  • EPDM elastomers - chlorine and ozone resistant for treated water service
  • Large bore availability - DN 200–DN 1200 butterfly valves for major distribution mains
  • Actuator compatibility for remote operation in WTP control systems
  • Extended service life (20–40 years expected) - heavy-duty ductile iron construction

Service Challenges

  • Chlorinated water (up to 5 ppm residual Cl₂) - EPDM seats, FBE-coated iron body required
  • Seawater and brackish water (RO feed) - SS 316 or duplex for high chloride concentration
  • Sludge and filter backwash - full-bore butterfly or diaphragm to prevent clogging
  • Chemical dosing (alum, PAC, sodium hypochlorite, lime) - PP or PVDF-lined diaphragm valves
  • Ozonated water - EPDM or PTFE seats; carbon steel and most rubbers deteriorate in ozone

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Non-return valves to prevent backflow and protect equipment in piping systems.

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Reviewed by Product Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Product EngineeringLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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