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Water Reuse Drivers in Textiles

  • 100–200 L water per kg fabric consumed.
  • Freshwater scarcity and rising supply conditions.
  • Stricter discharge volume limits.
  • Corporate ESG and ZDHC water reuse goals.
  • Wash-water quality: low colour, hardness, conductivity.

Reuse treatment processes

Primary + Secondary

Screening, DAF, and biological oxidation for bulk contaminant removal.

Tertiary Filtration

Sand, multimedia, or UF for solids and residual biomass capture.

Activated Carbon Adsorption

Residual colour and odour removal for sensitive reuse applications.

Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)

High-quality filtrate suitable for dye baths and rinse water.

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Desalination for finishing operations requiring low conductivity.

UV / Chlorine Disinfection

Microbial control to protect product quality and worker safety.

Our Water Reuse Solutions

Closed-Loop Design

60–85% net water recovery with tailored treatment barriers.

Modular Containerised Plants

Fast deployment with minimal civil works and commissioning time.

Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)

Evaporation and crystallisation options for water-scarce sites.

Quality Guarantees

Treated water specs matched to dye bath, wash, or finishing application.

Economic & Environmental Returns

50–80%

freshwater reduction

40–70%

discharge fee reduction

3–6 years

project benefits

Oeko-Tex / ZDHC

aligned

Textile Water Reuse Systems

Treatment Challenge

Water scarcity and rising discharge volumes make water reuse increasingly essential for textile operations. However, recycled water must meet quality standards for each process stage, from high-purity rinse water to less critical washing applications.

High BOD and COD loads requiring biological treatment
Colour removal to meet discharge consent limits
Variable flow and batch processing operations
Water reuse potential for sustainability targets

Our Solution

Our water reuse systems combine biological treatment, multimedia filtration, activated carbon, and reverse osmosis in cascaded configurations. This produces multiple water quality grades from a single treatment train, maximising reuse potential while minimising treatment costs.

Integrated treatment train design
Process-specific chemical optimisation
Automated control with SCADA integration
Compliance with BAT and ZDHC standards

Treatment Process Overview

1

Pre-Treatment

Screening, grit removal, and equalization to protect downstream equipment and balance flows.

2

Chemical Treatment

Coagulation, flocculation, and pH adjustment for solids and colour removal.

3

Biological Treatment

Activated sludge, MBBR, or SBR for BOD and nutrient removal.

4

Polishing & Reuse

Filtration, activated carbon, and optional RO for water recovery.

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