WATER TREATMENT SOLUTIONS 

USING CHLORINE DIOXIDE

Superior Biocide, 100% kill of microorganisms

Cost-effective, at or below cost of traditional solutions

EPA* registered Green solution

*Environmental Protection Agency
Bosque’s DIONIXTM System

Bosque’s DIONIXTM system produces high purity chlorine 

dioxide through the controlled reaction of sodium chlorite, 

hydrochloric acid, and potable water. Chlorine dioxide is 

used in many industrial water treatment applications as a 

biocide. It is less corrosive than chlorine and superior for the 

control of legionella bacteria. One of the primary benefits 

of using chlorine dioxide is that it reacts less with organic 

matter present in the water, thus minimizing the formation 

of trihalomethanes. DIONIX’sTM two precursor system is the 

safest way to generate chlorine dioxide on-site.

Why Water Treatment?

Water is an essential component for oil and natural gas production during both the drilling and hydraulic fracturing processes. Most of this 

water comes from surface water sources such as area lakes, ponds, rivers, and municipal supplies. Historically, the water used in drilling 

and hydraulic fracturing has been a one-time use. Water recycling (produced and flowback) became an important topic because of the 

increase in oil and gas production in North America, coupled with fresh water shortages. With recent droughts over the previous 5 years, oil 

and natural gas operators have been seeking alternative sources of water to be used in aiding their production to minimize their ecological 

impacts.

Bacteria Related Problems

Hydrogen Sulfide Related Problems

• Aerobes: bacteria that “breathe” O2 are a common corrosion-causing factor 

resulting in biogenic sulfide corrosion.

• APB: Acid Producing Bacteria “breathe” O2, other inorganic molecules, and 

carbon. It produces organic acids by fermentation. 

• SRB: Sulfate Reducing Bacteria utilizes organic acids (rather than oxygen) 

to reduce sulfate to sulfide (i.e. H2S). This causes corrosion, souring, and 

iron sulfide formation 

Hydrogen sulfide, or H2

S, is an ever-increasing problem for natural gas and oil 

producers and their workers. H2

S is water soluble – H2S will mix into a solution 

with water, and will be carried to the surface in produced water and drilling 

mud. Because of its characteristics, H2S is a very toxic contaminant that can 

harm workers and prevent full performance of wells.

Benefits

Bosque’s DIONIXTM system produces high purity chlorine dioxide. 

Benefits include:

• EPA approved biocide for bacteria treatment in water

• Effective, fast-reacting biocide that is environmentally friendly and has a longer residual than traditional bleach based biocides

• DIONIXTM's process is the safest way of generating chlorine dioxide on site, with numerous safety shutdown components and procedures

• Two precursor chemical design utilizes less harmful chemicals and is more cost-effective than traditional solutions and other chlorine 

dioxide systems 

• Convenient and mobile 30' DIONIXTM trailer allows for small footprint on pad site. The DIONIXTM system is also available as a stationary 

unit for treating Saltwater Disposal Facilities and reserve pits.
 5NaClO2

 + 4HCl = 4ClO2 + 5NaCl + 2H2O

These elements react in a “column” under a strong vacuum created 

by water flowing through an educator. The chlorine dioxide formed 

within the column is subsequently combined with the flowing water 

stream, where it becomes a dissolved gas in the water at a safe 

working concentration level according to the demand tests for each 

operator. Chlorine dioxide is an extremely effective biocide, yet safe 

to handle and apply as either a liquid treatment agent or gas.

Bosque’s DIONIX System Specifications

• Capabilities: Up to 500 bpm flow rate (when the 2 generators are 

used simultaneously)

• Control: Touch screen control panels and automatic monitoring 

both before and after treatment of ClO2

 levels in water. The system 

is able to run in full auto or manual modes

• Power: Mobile unit powered by diesel generator

• Programmable Logic Controller: Multiple system monitors and 

automatic shut-down safety features throughout process

• Redundancy: The system has two (2) chlorine dioxide generators 

for redundancy and maximum generation of chlorine dioxide

Key Performance Indicator Report

Your dedicated Bosque Systems sales representative and our technical services team will meet with you on a monthly basis to review 

our performance and provide recommendations and solutions. As part 

of our service commitment and dedication, Bosque Systems believe 

that we have the responsibility to stand behind our performance and 

report back to our customers our results and achievements. Building 

relationships into partnerships based on trust is our aim!

Indicators

• Total barrels treated per stage and the entire job

• Cost review for frac stage, job, and total

• Bottle turns for each stage, and job whether at a 

pre-treated location, after-treatment, at the tanks or 

at the blender

• Show our ClO2

 analyzer set points and ClO2 residuals 

to showcase how we are treating cost-efficiently

• CIO2

 calculator for frac disclosures

We do this on a well basis, so our customers can review the efficiency 

of our solutions over the entire spectrum of usage.

Sodium 

Chlorite

Hydrochloric

Acid

Chlorine 

Dioxide

Salt Water
Bosque Systems’ environmentally responsible practices ensure that throughout 

the recovery, transportation, storage, and handling process of the flowback and 

produced water, the potential contamination is reduced to a minimum. Strong 

standards and control methods are in place in order to eliminate the risk for the 

environment, our employees, and the local population. This represents Bosque’s 

commitment to quality services and infrastructure, making the difference for future 

generations.

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