Utilities Tech Outlook: Specials Magazine

From a high vantage point overlooking the city, it’s clear how much effort goes into ensuring water reaches every household. Yet, as you observe the intricate network, a thought arises - millions of gallons flow through the domestic water system only to be discarded at the end as waste. What if, instead of wasting this precious resource, there was a way to recycle, reclaim and reUse it, ultimately preserving water for future generations? reUse is a wastewater treatment company that recognizes this issue and offers a groundbreaking solution. The company’s advanced MBR treatment systems are designed to produce high quality effluent suitable for a range of applications, including non-potable uses like irrigation of public parks, school yards, athletic fields, residential lawns, firefighting activities and much more. Its technology also opens pathways for both indirect and direct potable reuse, providing communities and developers with flexible, sustainable water reuse options. Technology Empowering a Sustainable World The foundation of reUse’s approach lies in its advanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) System, a solution that combines advanced biological processes with state-of-the-art membrane filtration. At the core of this system is the A3 MaxFlow rigid-plate membrane, featuring ultra-fine pores (absolute 0.038 microns), blocking pathogens and suspended solids, and ensuring exceptional filtration. Paired with a robust BNR (Biological Nutrient Removal) process, the System efficiently degrades organics and effectively reduces nitrogen and phosphorus, producing the highest quality effluent in the industry, making it ideal for diverse applications. Setting a New Standard of Design Beyond it’s consistently clean effluent, the System is completely turning conventional design concepts upside down, no longer relying on large and complex designs. “Our MBR System eliminates the need for conventional components like clarifiers, oversized aerobic basins, chlorine contact chambers, and sludge digesters,” explains Randall Nelson, C.O.O & Founding Member. “This reduces the plant’s footprint by 40-50%, offering a more efficient and sustainable solution for municipalities and developments with space constraints.” Not only does the System significantly reduce the overall process footprint and complexity, it also greatly reduces onsite construction. All equipment is manufactured, pre-assembled onto equipment skids, prewired and pre-plumbed before being delivered to the site for final installation costs - reducing onsite labor costs by as much as 80% over conventional plants. Further, every system undergoes rigorous testing and review to ensure that it meets industry standards and also has the flexibility to adapt to future growth. While the System’s core process and membranes have remained consistent for over 16 years, reUse is continuously refining each new system to ensure it meets the most stringent environmental, operational and effluent capabilities. “Our compact, simplified design and reduced labor requirements deliver significant savings and a quicker ROI,” adds Gaby Bolaños, V.P. of Sales & Marketing. “This makes our systems especially attractive to land developers, municipalities and utility companies seeking reliable and cost-effective solutions.” A Client-Centered Approach to Turnkey Solutions The company offers a full turn- key solution and manages every aspect of the project, including planning, designing, regulation, construction and system installation while also providing operational support as needed.