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•Membrane Water Reuse Guide

Are You Ready for Water Reuse? Think Membranes.

Membrane Evolution 6 answers your questions about water reuse and points to efficient and practical methods to address growing water scarcity concerns. Using innovative membrane water reuse technologies, communities have the ability to treat existing water sources to a quality at or above their existing drinking water standards.

Reuse makes pure sense.

Water is naturally recycled through the hydrologic cycle and eventually, makes its way back to fresh water supplies. The aim of water reuse is to incorporate advanced technologies to expedite this natural process. Using reclaimed or repurified water, scarce water sources are augmented, putting less strain on potable supplies and providing a sustainable resource for agriculture, irrigation, industrial operations and seawater intrusion prevention for coastal aquifers. Water reuse also reduces wastewater discharge to oceans, lakes and rivers, making it an environmentally conscious option.

In addition to being environmentally friendly, water reuse is also a prudent economic choice for communities seeking a solution to water shortages. For example, the capital costs to produce water from seawater, or desalination, are roughly two times the costs to reuse secondary effluent. Also, the costs for concentrate disposal and energy usage are much higher for desalination than for water reuse. Additionally, desalination is only a viable option for coastal areas. With the demand for global water reuse expected to rise more than 180 percent over the next decade (GWI, Water Reuse Markets 2005-2015, p. 5), it stands to reason that water reuse is an adaptable and comprehensive solution.

To achieve success, membrane water reuse projects must use technologies that offer:

• Safe, high-quality water
• Reduced use of chemicals
• Long-term reliability
• Small, compact footprints
• Low operating costs

Membrane technology meets these criteria and enables wastewater to be reclaimed and reused for both potable and non-potable use, safely and reliably. MEMCOR® low-pressure membranes have been implemented with great success all over the world, transforming alternative water sources into usable water.

The guide also answers frequently asked membrane water reuse questions, such as:

• Can water be reused for more than non-potable uses?
• What measures are communities taken to mitigate water scarcity and drought concerns?
• What technologies are the best option once we are ready for water reuse?
• Is water reuse viable for small communities?
• Is dual membrane water reuse economically viable?

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•Membrane Water Reuse Guide