A manufacturing plant needed a better way to reuse wastewater. Although its membrane bioreactor (MBR) effectively removed solids and organics, dissolved salts remained, making the water unsuitable for reuse in critical systems like cooling towers and boilers.
With no budget for a permanent water treatment upgrade, the plant required a high-capacity, adaptable solution that could meet changing operational needs without major capital investment.
Solution:
MPW Industrial Services implemented a robust and flexible water treatment strategy tailored to the manufacturing plant’s operational requirements. The containerized RO system was designed for mobility and adaptability, allowing for rapid deployment and integration into the facility’s existing infrastructure.
A 20,000-gallon holding tank stabilized product water to the customer, improving efficiency and reliability. Treated water was reused in plant processes or polished for boiler feed. An automated, remotely monitored chemical dosing system controlled dechlorination, scaling, and pH levels to protect system integrity.
By pairing variable frequency drive (VFD) booster pumps with automated chemical dosing, MPW ensured that water quality remained consistent even under fluctuating conditions. Remote monitoring and real-time control features provided the manufacturing plant with immediate oversight, reinforcing confidence in the system’s reliability and long- term performance.
Results:
The results were immediate and substantial. The plant slashed municipal water consumption by reusing its own effluent, and significantly minimized discharge volumes, driving down sewer charges. By leasing a modular system instead of investing capital into permanent infrastructure, the facility retained flexibility without forfeiting performance. The VFD-equipped pumps and redundant skids delivered reliability under variable load conditions, and MPW’s remote monitoring and logistics support helped ensure sustained uptime throughout the project term.
Additionally, the manufacturing plant gained measurable sustainability benefits, aligning with corporate environmental goals. The optimized reuse strategy improved resource efficiency, reduced long-term costs, and positioned the facility as a leader in industrial water stewardship within the region.