How a Thirsty Industry Saves Water

Just as it is to people, growing water scarcity is a threat to companies with manufacturing and facility operations that rely on consistent water supplies. In response to this threat, many industrial firms are evaluating and implementing water-efficiency initiatives, according to this WaterWorld piece. The article looks at technologies currently being employed to boost water efficiency in industrial settings. One of these is described as a high-recovery reverse osmosis system used to purify water from industrial, brackish, and wastewater sources. Another focus: technologies that reduce the amount of water needed for cooling processes.

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