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The facility will incorporate ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO) technologies and is expected to produce up to 1.5 million gallons of treated water per day. According to the company, the system will enable the customer to treat groundwater from an on-site well for use as cooling tower makeup water.
Fluence said the project is intended to reduce the manufacturer’s reliance on municipal water supplies while strengthening operational resilience in a region increasingly affected by drought and water scarcity. The plant is scheduled to be fully operational by the end of 2026.
The company added that its treatment systems are designed for rapid deployment and high recovery rates, with the Texas installation expected to achieve more than 90% feedwater recovery.
“Industrial manufacturers across Texas and other drought-stricken regions in the US are increasingly confronting the reality that water security could become an operational issue,” said Ben Fash, CEO and managing director of Fluence. “This project demonstrates how advanced water treatment technology can help industry maintain production while supporting the community’s broader water conservation goals during periods of extreme drought.”
Fash said the project reflects increasing industrial demand for sustainable and decentralized water management systems.
“This project reflects a growing shift among industrial operators toward sustainable water management strategies,” added Mr. Fash. “Fluence is very active in the region and uniquely positioned to help customers rapidly deploy decentralized treatment systems that improve resilience, reduce environmental impact, and protect critical industrial operations.”
– Published courtesy of Filtration and Separation
