Mobile Solar Water Treatment | Off-Grid RO

About Mobile & Solar Water Treatment

See our dedicated containerized RO systems page for deployment timelines, feed water specs, and power options.

Some operations don't have the option of connecting to a water main. Military forward deployments, disaster response operations, remote construction camps, off-grid agricultural projects, and island communities all need water purification that works wherever it's needed — not just where infrastructure already exists. Mobile and solar-powered water treatment is how AMPAC USA addresses that challenge.

AMPAC USA manufactures trailer-mounted, containerized, and solar-integrated water treatment systems that operate independently of fixed utility infrastructure. Trailer-mounted units deploy on flatbed trailers towable by standard vehicles and arrive ready to operate within hours of delivery. Containerized systems ship in 20-foot ISO containers that can move by truck, ship, or cargo plane, making them accessible at virtually any location on the planet. Both configurations can be ordered with solar power integration for sites without generator access.

Solar-powered AMPAC systems use photovoltaic arrays to drive variable-frequency pump motors that adjust RO operating pressure to match available solar output throughout the day. Water is stored in atmospheric tanks sized to bridge overnight and cloudy-day demand without interrupting distribution. For sites in equatorial regions or high solar irradiance zones, solar-only configurations without battery backup can produce adequate water volumes reliably throughout the year.

Source water treated by AMPAC mobile systems includes surface water from rivers, lakes, and ponds with high turbidity and biological load; brackish groundwater from 1,000 to 10,000 ppm TDS; and open-ocean seawater at up to 45,000 ppm TDS, depending on the system configuration. Contact AMPAC USA at (909) 548-4900 to discuss mobile or solar water treatment for your project.

Trailer-mounted AMPAC USA portable water purification unit staged at a remote work camp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the mobile and solar water treatment category?

This category covers trailer-mounted water treatment plants, solar-powered RO systems, portable man-carry purification units, mobile water distribution bladders, and fill stations. Systems range from 50 GPD backpack units for military patrols up to 100,000 GPD containerized plants for disaster response. Power options include solar, battery, generator, or hybrid configurations.

Who uses mobile water treatment systems?

Primary users include military units requiring forward operating base water supply, humanitarian organizations and government agencies responding to natural disasters, remote mining and drilling operations, island resorts and eco-lodges off municipal water supply, and rural agricultural communities without reliable infrastructure. Each application has different mobility, capacity, and water quality requirements.

How quickly can a mobile treatment system be deployed?

Trailer-mounted systems can be operational within 2-4 hours of arrival on site. Containerized systems require 4-8 hours for setup including inlet and discharge hose connections and power hookup. Man-portable units can be producing water in under 30 minutes. Rapid deployment design choices include pre-plumbed skids, quick-connect fittings, and pre-wired control panels that do not require field electrical work.

Can mobile systems treat seawater, river water, and groundwater?

Yes, source water type determines the membrane and pre-treatment configuration. Seawater systems use high-pressure pumps at 800-1,200 PSI with seawater-grade membranes. River and surface water sources require sediment filtration and coagulation before RO due to higher turbidity and organic load. Groundwater systems are often simpler. We configure each system based on source water analysis or worst-case source water parameters.

What power sources are compatible with mobile water treatment systems?

Our mobile systems support four power configurations: solar panels with MPPT controller and battery bank, diesel or gasoline generator, shore power (120/240V single phase or 208/480V three phase), and hybrid solar-plus-generator for continuous operation during low-solar periods. System power demand ranges from under 200W for small solar units to 15-30 kW for large trailer systems.

Are mobile systems compliant with military or government procurement standards?

Several of our mobile systems are built to or exceed NSF 58 and NSF 61 standards. Military procurement systems can be configured to meet MIL-SPEC requirements including CARC paint, blackout lighting, and specific power inlet configurations. We have supplied systems through GSA contracts and direct military procurement channels. Contact us for specific compliance documentation requirements for your procurement pathway.