Process Control for Water Treatment Plants

Porter H₂O Tech specializes in process‑control optimization for water treatment plants, with a focus on the 80/20 rule to identify and correct the most impactful operational issues. We help industrial and municipal facilities improve reliability, compliance, and efficiency by applying proven analytical tools and data‑driven methods.

What We Do

Process Control & Root‑Cause Analysis

We use structured problem‑solving tools to pinpoint the true drivers of system performance:

Pareto Charts (80/20 Analysis): Identify the small number of issues causing the majority of operational losses.
Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams: Map out root causes across equipment, chemistry, operations, and environment.
Process Mapping & SOP Development: Create clear, repeatable procedures that reduce variability and operator error.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) Performance Optimization

We specialize in RO system monitoring and troubleshooting using:

Normalized Data Graphs for Salt Passage, Differential Pressure, Permeate Flow, and Recovery
Membrane performance trending and early‑warning indicators
CIP strategy evaluation and optimization
Chemical dosing system review and calibration

Plant‑Wide Treatment Support

Beyond RO, we support all major treatment processes:

Green Sand Filters (media condition, backwash optimization, iron/manganese removal performance)
Cartridge Filters (pressure drop, changeout strategy, cost optimization)
Chemical Dosing Skids & Pumps (accuracy, feed control, safety, documentation)
Laboratory Water Quality Programs (sampling, trending, QA/QC)

How We Work

Our approach blends technical precision with practical field experience:

Focus on the highest‑impact variables using the Pareto principle
Build clear SOPs that operators can follow consistently
Use data visualization to make performance issues obvious
Provide actionable recommendations, not just reports

Led by Jason Porter

With deep experience in industrial and municipal water treatment, Jason Porter brings a unique combination of:

Process‑control expertise
Hands‑on operational knowledge
Strong analytical and data‑trending skills
A commitment to sustainable, compliant, and reliable water treatment

Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Desalination Specialist: Water Treatment Operator IV (#36273), Distribution Operator III (#42879), Advanced Water Treatment Operator III (#222)

With nearly 20 years of hands-on experience in water treatment and distribution, I specialize in commissioning and operating advanced Reverse Osmosis desalination systems, SCADA-integrated facilities, well fields, and complex pump stations. I’ve led large-scale plant startups and overseen over 788 electrical components at a desalter facility, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence.

My technical fluency spans P&ID interpretation, PLC programming, Cla-Valve systems, and portable generator integration. I bring deep expertise in greensand filtration, Well Fields, and pilot studies for CCRO and ROTEC skids, supported by rigorous lab testing protocols using Hach Methods approved by DDW.

Known for optimizing system performance with proven record keeping and troubleshooting intricate processes, I deliver clean water with precision, innovation, and regulatory compliance—empowering teams and communities through resilient infrastructure and data-driven solutions.