Global company NX Filtration, a leader in advanced hollow fibre membrane technology, will supply its hollow fibre nanofiltration (HFNF) membrane modules to a groundbreaking indirect potable water reuse system in Mexico, marking the company’s largest project to date.
The project, which is part of SAPAL’s Estaciones Regeneradoras de Agua (ERA) or water regeneration stations programme, aims to produce drinking water from the Desbaste wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) using an indirect potable reuse (IPR) scheme that incorporates HFNF and advanced oxidation technologies.
This innovative water reuse concept is a crucial step in addressing water scarcity in the region. The project will be executed in two phases, each with a capacity of 17MLD, and the awarded contract covers the first phase.
This represents another repeat project for NX Filtration, as SAPAL has already been operating a smaller wastewater recovery project using the company’s technology since 2022.
The application of HFNF membranes is cost-effective and largely chemical-free, as its large-scale water treatment capabilities contribute to enhanced water quality and environmental sustainability.
NX Filtration’s CCO, Alejandro Roman, expressed, “This continuation of our collaboration with SAPAL and our Mexican partner EcoAzur underscores the importance of advanced membrane technology in addressing water challenges and creating a water positive future.”
The project is expected to be commissioned before the end of 2024, and SAPAL’s intention is to subsequently release the tender for phase 2, doubling the capacity to further highlight the long-term impact and scalability of this transformative initiative.
Source :NX Filtration
