Water reuse

Given the risk of water resource depletion in some localities, we are constantly upgrading our expertise in alternative resources, especially the recycling of treated wastewater.

The reuse alternative makes water more available, especially during droughts in some parts of the world, and curtails wastewater discharges into the environment. Treated water can meet a number of needs, particularly non-domestic ones such as irrigation, the replacement of drinking water for industrial uses and the injection and storage of water into underground aquifers after additional treatment.

Veolia recycles wastewater from sewage plants after appropriate treatment. The level of treatment depends on the quality required for each type of recycled wastewater use. We develop, produce, build and operate the widest possible range of water treatment processes, offering the best technical solution for local needs. Solutions include advanced clarification, bio-treatment, filtration, membrane techniques (microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis), ultraviolet disinfection, activated carbon treatment using sand or gravel, ozone disinfection and industrial wastewater recovery installations.

Treatment targets for recycling and reuse of water are :

  • Reduction of water consumption
  • Reduction of raw material consumption
  • Valorization of by-products
  • Providing alternatives water resources
  • Energy recovery
  • Minimization of environmental impact
> Producing renewable energy from landfill

> Bioreactor

> Biogas recovery

> Minimizing the impact of waste in the environment
 
ZLW Facility, Mining company, The United States

Duration : 10 years
Veolia solutions :
  • Generate clean water for reuse in various energy endeavors or for discharge to the environment,
  • Turn residuals from the treatment process, including softening sludge
  • and mixed salts, into a solid waste