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The project for sustainable water use in industry

AquaFit4Use is a large-scale project within the 7th Framework Programme of the European Commission which aims at making industries more independent of the supply of fresh drinking water for their production processes. Secondly, an important step forward is being taken within the project in obtaining water qualities that are tailored to suit product and process demands and quality standards, in other words “water fit-for-use”.

The four main industries involved are; Paper, Food, Chemistry and Textile.

News and results

Public summary on AquaFit4Use report

Friday, May 11, 2012

Evaluation of water stress of selected cases from water re-use or saving scenario’s tested in SP5 (results summary)

The Aquafit4Use project aims significantly reduce water use by industries, and therefore mitigate environmental impacts. To achieve this sustainability objective, it is essential to check whether new technologies and reuse options allows reducing environmental impacts of industrial water treatment.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

In recent years, the rising costs associated with the water supply and disposal of industrial water wastewater have motivated industries to seek more efficient water management approaches. Thus, the availability of alternative water sources such as reclaimed municipal wastewater or recycled process water can encourage more efficient water use practices that translate into significant cost savings for many industries (Lens, 2002).

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

In the Pulp & Paper industry, a number of problems around the removal of substances are not solved yet and further closing of the water cycle causes other problems.

Challenges for water re-use in the Pulp & Paper!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

International Water Stewardship Standard-Released for Public Consultation

AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) proudly announced the release of the First Draft International Water Stewardship Standard for Public Consultation.