Water & Wastewater Expertise You Can Bet Your Plant On
At LibertyCES, we provide water treatment products, wastewater treatment facility solutions, and chemical equipment & supply systems engineered for compliance, uptime, and zero failures. From storage tanks and pumps to RO filtration, valves, monitoring, and pipe fittings, every system is spec’d to your exact chemistry, flow, and duty cycle.
With 30+ years of expertise, James Riggins has personally spec’d over 100 water and wastewater treatment plant projects—ensuring every bolt, gasket, and control panel is correct the first time. That’s why industrial operators, municipalities, and compliance-driven facilities across the Western U.S. trust LibertyCES as their partner for plant solutions, chemical transfer systems, and refinery-grade treatment equipment.
Spec accuracy across 100+ projects
Avg. downtime reduction with Liberty pump/control systems
Lead-time advantage (Houston PolyTank vs industry 12–16 wks)
Annual savings per skid via optimized dosing
Chemical cost reduction with Liberty dosing & monitoring
Typical payback for Liberty skid systems
Compliance failures in Liberty-specified projects
Fewer operator errors with automated monitoring & controls
Repeat business rate from existing engineers & plant managers
Typical project scale (mid-to-large capital improvements)
Hands-on expertise by James, every spec
Revenue protected per hour of uptime (industry benchmarks)
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Water & Chemical Storage Tanks
Key feature: Engineered to outlast standard steel or plastic tanks by 10–20+ years, eliminating premature replacements and saving you multiple changeouts over the life of your system.
- Flat Bottom Tanks Lowest cost-per-gallon storage solution on the market.
- Cone Bottom Tanks 100% drainage = zero residue buildup = eliminates costly cleanouts.
- Vertical Cylindrical Tanks Industry standard design up to 40,000+ gal per tank.
- Horizontal Tanks Optimized for transport & tight footprints — save ~30% floor space.
- Rectangular Tanks Custom to your space — avoid expensive building retrofits.
- Polyethylene (HDPE) Resists 95% of common industrial chemicals up to 120°F.
- Polypropylene Continuous duty up to ~200°F where HDPE fails.
- Fiberglass (FRP) Outlasts steel by 20+ years in corrosive environments — zero rust.
- Double‑Wall / Secondary Containment Meets EPA & SPCC instantly — no external berms or dikes.
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Pumps & Controls
Key feature: Spec’d pumps and controls cut unplanned failures by up to 90%—eliminating costly shutdowns and emergency service calls.
- Chemical Metering Pumps (Diaphragm / Dosing) Correctly spec’d metering cuts overdosing costs by ~30%—thousands saved per year.
- Transfer Pumps (Diaphragm, Peristaltic, Centrifugal) Engineered selections extend seal/diaphragm life 5× vs. generic pumps.
- Level & Flow Controls (Floats, Controllers, Alarms) Fail-safe level control prevents overflows and $25,000+ environmental fines.
- Integrated Pump Skids (Pre‑Assembled Systems) Pre-assembled skids cut install costs by ~50% and go live in days, not weeks.
- Monitoring & Automation (pH/EC/Pressure, SCADA) Automated monitoring reduces operator labor hours by ~60%.
- FTI Mag Drive Pumps Sealless design eliminates leakage risk—ideal for corrosives and hazardous chemicals.
- Graco QUANTM Electric Diaphragm Pumps Cut energy use by up to 80% vs. air-operated pumps while slashing downtime.
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Valves & Actuation
Key feature: Correctly spec’d valves and actuators eliminate leaks and operator errors that cause ~70% of plant shutdowns—protecting uptime and compliance.
- Ball Valves (Manual & Actuated) High‑cycle ball valves last 10× longer in chemical service — PTFE seats, NSF/ANSI 61.
- Butterfly Valves (Manual & Actuated) Up to 70% less weight & cost than steel gates — ideal for large‑diameter lines.
- Diaphragm Valves (Manual & Actuated) Zero‑leakage control resists aggressive acids/caustics — extends system life by decades.
- Control Valves (Flow, Pressure, Relief, Check) Precision control prevents spikes & surges — averts $100k+ downtime events.
- Valve Actuators (Pneumatic, Electric, Hydraulic) Automation cuts manual hours ~80% and eliminates human error in critical loops.
- Valve Accessories (Limit Switches, Positioners, Gears) Fail‑safe accessories prevent mis‑positioning that can contaminate whole batches.
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Instrumentation & Monitoring
Key feature: Smart instrumentation reduces operator error by ~80% and cuts compliance violations to near zero — protecting plants from fines exceeding $25,000 per incident.
- Flowmeters (Mag, Paddlewheel, Ultrasonic, PD) Accurate metering prevents dosing errors that can waste 30%+ of annual chemical spend.
- Level Sensors & Switches Fail-safe monitoring prevents tank overflows & $25,000+ spill fines.
- pH & EC Controllers / Sensors Automated control maintains compliance 24/7 — cuts manual labor hours by ~60%.
- Pressure Gauges, Switches & Transmitters Proper pressure monitoring prevents line bursts that can cost $100k+ in downtime.
- Automation & SCADA Integration Remote visibility eliminates midnight call-outs and operator stress.
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Reverse Osmosis (RO) Filtration
Key feature: RO filtration cuts dissolved solids by 95–99%, extending equipment life by decades and slashing chemical usage by up to 50%.
- Complete RO Systems (Packaged Skids) Packaged RO skids cut install time in half and deliver guaranteed water quality from day one.
- RO Membrane Housings & Cartridges High‑rejection membranes remove up to 99% of contaminants at industrial scale.
- Pre‑Filtration (Cartridge, Multimedia, Sand) Pre‑filtration extends RO membrane life by 3–5×, saving thousands in replacements.
- Post‑Treatment (UV, DI, Carbon Polishing) Post‑treatment guarantees compliance with the strictest purity standards.
- RO Pumps & Controls (High Pressure & Boost) High‑pressure RO pumps maintain recovery rates while cutting energy use by 20%+.
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Tank Accessories
Key feature: Correctly spec’d tank accessories prevent leaks, contamination, and compliance failures — avoiding unplanned costs that can exceed $50,000+ per incident.
- Manways & Lids Secure manways stop vapor loss and contamination — protecting product integrity and operator safety.
- Fittings & Bulkheads Proper fittings eliminate stress cracking that causes ~70% of tank failures.
- Vents & Overflow Assemblies Tank vents prevent pressure/vacuum collapse — saving thousands in tank replacement.
- Nozzles, Flanges, & Couplings Correctly spec’d nozzles stop chemical leaks that can shut down entire process lines.
- Sight Glasses & Level Indicators Clear level monitoring prevents overfills that can trigger $25,000+ environmental fines.
- Ladders, Platforms, & Safety Rails OSHA-compliant ladders cut operator accident risk — avoiding injury liability and downtime.
- Secondary Containment Containment basins, skirts, and dikes guarantee EPA & SPCC compliance instantly.
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Pipe Fittings
Key feature: Spec’d pipe fittings eliminate hidden leak points — preventing failures that account for ~60% of chemical system downtime.
- Elbows & Bends (45°, 90°) Precision elbows reduce stress cracking and turbulence — extending system life by years.
- Tees, Wyes & Crosses Leak-proof tees prevent cross-contamination between lines — avoiding batch/product losses.
- Couplings & Unions True unions cut maintenance labor in half by allowing fast, tool-free replacements.
- Reducers & Bushings Reducers maintain flow balance, preventing cavitation damage to pumps and valves.
- Caps, Plugs & End Fittings End fittings provide secondary safety barriers — protecting against accidental spills.
- Flanges & Gaskets Correctly spec’d flanges prevent joint leaks that can trigger $25,000+ compliance fines.
- Specialty Fittings (PVC, CPVC, Poly, PVDF, FRP, SS) High-performance materials ensure chemical compatibility — eliminating corrosion failures.