Recent developments
Industrial water reuse
Veolia and Amazon advanced industrial reuse with reclaimed water for data center cooling in Mississippi, deploying autonomous containerized treatment and AWS‑enabled optimization. The project targets >83 million gallons/year of potable‑water offset and is designed for replication, with first operation expected in 2027.
Membranes and removal
Technology releases targeted fouling and contaminant control. Toray introduced a 0.005 µm ultrafiltration module that cut biopolymer carryover and RO cleaning frequency in pilots while maintaining flux. LANXESS reported pilots for phosphorus polishing to ≤0.1 mg/L and PFAS and fluoride removal with regenerable ion exchange.
Disinfection and hygiene
LANXESS will exhibit at CHEMUK, highlighting oxidants and plant hygiene: Oxone for low‑temperature laundering, Preventol OX for chlorine‑free disinfection of process and recycled water, and Klarix EXIT to degrade CIT/MIT residues, alongside a Control‑Detect‑Prevent framework for microbiological risk management.
Market and portfolios
Kemira Q1 2026 showed lower revenue and margins in Water Solutions; actions include price adjustments, efficiency measures, M&A integration, and a carbon reactivation site in Spain. Separately, INEOS Inovyn agreed to sell its Italian chlor‑alkali business to Esseco Industrial, maintaining operations pending approvals.
UPW and electronics
In electronics water, Arkema’s Kynar PVDF for ultrapure water piping was underscored with regional capacity plans. Complementary polishing capabilities were noted via Lewatit UltraPure ion exchange resins for semiconductor UPW and PEM electrolysis monitoring, plus PFAS basic design tools in the LewaPlus software.
Compliance and operations
In South Africa, Sasolburg Operations retained Green Drop Certification, scoring highly across capacity, effluent and sludge compliance, and technical management, and funding a sanitation system review with Metsimaholo Local Municipality to limit sewage losses and stormwater ingress.