The project aims to reduce dependency on groundwater and uses rainwater, that is gathered in a local pond, as a source for high quality water production for industrial use.
WD News: Ekopak, an ESG-driven company specialising in decentralised circular water solutions such as Water-as-a-Service (WaaS), has selected NX Filtration, the provider of breakthrough direct nanofiltration (dNF) membrane technology for pure and affordable water, to supply its dNF membranes for the extension of a rainwater recovery project in Belgium.
The project aims to reduce dependency on groundwater and uses rainwater, that is gathered in a local pond, as a source for high quality water production for industrial use. NX Filtration’s membranes play an important role in this process, as these efficiently remove micropollutants (including pharmaceuticals, medicine residues, PFAS and insecticides), colour and selective salts, but also bacteria, viruses and nanoplastics, from water. The technology also offers strong sustainability benefits, as it requires much less energy compared to traditional treatment technologies and avoid the use of chemicals in operations.
After a series of pilot tests at the beginning of 2022, Ekopak developed a dNF based water treatment system with a capacity of 20 m3/h in the summer of 2022. Based on positive results this installation is now being expanded with 40 m3/h additional capacity.
Pieter Loose, CEO at Ekopak, commented: “NX Filtration’s nanofiltration membranes offer unique benefits in the market. Both in terms of efficiently removing a wide range of contaminations as well as by offering strong sustainability benefits that are aligned with Ekopak’s core values.”
Michiel Staatsen, CEO at NX Filtration, added: “Ekopak is clearly a likeminded partner with strong ESG values that is dedicated to contribute to the water transition.”
Source & image courtesy: NX Filtration
