For labs, hospitals, and biopharmaceutical facilities in Chicago, having access to Type 2 deionized (DI) water is essential for many research, diagnostic, and production processes. With Meredith's Culligan, you gain access to custom-engineered Type 2 DI water systems that consistently meet critical quality standards while offering exceptional reliability, support, and service.
What Is Type 2 Deionized Water?
- Defined by ASTM and CLSI standards as water with resistivity of >1 Mฮฉ-cm and low levels of organics and particulates.
- Ideal for general lab use, buffer preparation, media preparation, and non-critical reagent dilution.
- Used in clinical analyzers, histology labs, autoclaves, glassware rinsing, and pharmaceutical support systems.
What Meredith's Culligan Offers for Type 2 DI Water Applications
Custom Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems with DI Integration
- Removes 95โ99% of total dissolved solids and significantly reduces organics and bacteria.
- Pre-treatment includes:
- Carbon Filtration โ Eliminates chlorine and chloramines.
- Sediment Filters โ Capture particles that would compromise RO membrane function.
- Water Softeners โ Prevent scale and extend equipment life.
- System designs tailored to meet daily usage volumes, pressure needs, and compliance requirements.
Polishing with Deionization Resin Beds
- Mixed-bed or dual-bed resin systems ensure water achieves Type 2 specifications post-RO.
- Available as cartridge-based or portable exchange DI tanks.
- Systems can include resistivity monitoring and alarms to ensure consistent output.
Portable Exchange DI Tank Service
- Ideal for facilities that prefer external regeneration and reduced maintenance overhead.
- Meredith's Culligan technicians handle all tank exchanges and quality checks.
- Flexible sizing options for point-of-use or centralized distribution.
Optional UV and Sub-Micron Filtration
- UV sterilizers reduce bacteria and break down organic contaminants.
- 0.2 micron filters capture particulates and provide added microbiological protection.
Why Meredith's Culligan is the Best Provider in Chicago
Experience with Critical Water Systems
- Over 75 years in business, with deep expertise serving the hospital, healthcare, lab, and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Over 200 years of combined staff experience designing and maintaining DI and RO systems.
Full-Service Water Quality Partner
- We manage system design, installation, monitoring, and servicing with local teams in Chicago.
- Rapid response for maintenance, emergency support, and DI tank exchanges.
Fair Pricing & Proven Reliability
- Transparent pricing, no unexpected costs.
- Every system is backed by a performance guarantee and strong follow-up support.
- Trusted by labs and medical institutions throughout the region.