How to Pay for Innovation in the Water Industry

Everyone knows that water is essential for life, but it’s also essential for many different industries. After the crisis in Flint, it became abundantly clear that the water industry is in dire need of innovation. The cost-saving measures used in Flint were detrimental to public health, and they didn’t address the root of the problem: lead pipes are outdated and they need to be replaced. This project won’t be cheap. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that repairing and replacing the nation’s water and wastewater systems will cost $1.3 trillion. The good news is that fixing the problem won’t just be a matter of spending more money. Water waste can be reduced.
 
Billions of gallons of water are lost every day through leaky pipes in the nations drinking water systems, and many old wastewater treatment systems are quickly overwhelmed by heavy rain and melting snow. Replacing pipes is unavoidable, but some of those costs can be mitigated by investing in technology that recycles water and reduces waste.
 
AWWT’s Clear H2O Method enables recycling and reuse of treated water with electrocoagulation (EC) technology. The process can treat oil impacted water and remove heavy metals, oil and grease, bacteria, and other suspended solids. Because the process can be configured to be a closed loop system, companies can conserve water used in their daily operations, eliminate discharge permits, and reduce their risk of fines. To find the wastewater treatment system best suited for your needs, visit our homepage today to learn about AWWT’s engineering, design, and consulting services.