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The TERION™ S 4000 combines RO and CEDI into a single package. RO is highly effective at removing up to 99% of dissolved solids using a semi-permeable membrane that captures contaminants from the pressurised feedwater. CEDI is implemented after this to provide water polishing. This uses electricity combined with an ion exchange membrane to remove ions from the water. Unlike standard ion exchange, and the customer’s previous system, the resin beds are constantly regenerated by the electric current. Consequently, no
downtime is required, resulting in a constant supply of water and saving the customer both money and hassle.
The highly efficient TERION™ S units ensure that less water is wasted and put to drain. Combined with the customer’s use of renewable electricity, this element of the technology has helped to align the facility with the company’s overall sustainability goals.
Veolia Water Technologies integrated its Hubgrade digital monitoring system with the water treatment package. This accurately tracks the status of the water
delivery system and quickly and easily picks up on issues or faults, reducing the likelihood of downtime.
Ben Moore, Business Development Manager at Veolia Water Technologies, commented, "We were thrilled to be able to offer the customer our expertise and previous experience with optimising hydrogen production. Not only have we been able to provide an efficient, chemical-free solution, but we have also been able to make it more sustainable – thanks to the high recovery rate of the TERION™ S.”
Report shows over 50% of residential buildings experience water leakage monthly
The Annual Water Report, based on global water data combined with Smartvatten’s database of 20,000 properties and 200,000 apartments in 36 countries, shows consistent water leakages in both residential and commercial buildings. This potentially causes hundreds of thousands of extra costs for property owners annually. The rise in water prices, extreme weather conditions, and new EU regulations have made understanding water in 2024 more important than ever.
Helsinki, Finland (July 16th, 2024) Smartvatten, the leading water data provider, has published its third Annual Water Report, which analyses water usage and conditions in residential and commercial buildings. The data is based on Smartvatten’s own database, comprising 20,000 properties and 200,000 apartments in 36 countries. Additionally, the report utilizes global water price and resource data.
The data shows that almost 52% of Smartvatten’s customers with residential buildings experienced one leak per month in 2023. For commercial buildings, one-third faced a monthly leak, but the leak size in commercial buildings was 3.4
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times larger than that in residential buildings.
The report also shows how water prices have risen between three and eight percent and, in some areas in Europe, by over 20 percent. The upward trajectory in prices can be directly attributed to factors such as water scarcity and aging infrastructure, which present significant challenges for both households and utilities alike. Although most European countries have been water-sufficient, estimates show that the deterioration of water resources is happening also in Europe.
“The foundation of effective water management is a consistent and reliable database. Unfortunately, many building operators struggle with low data quality and different metering systems, which limits insights into water consumption. Most water meters are read manually or semi-automatically, often monthly, quarterly or annually, leading to low data validity. Therefore, intelligent, remotely readable, and water meter-independent consumption monitoring is crucial,” says Karl Jepsson, Chief product & development officer from Smartvatten.
According to the European Commission,
buildings are responsible for about 40 percent of energy consumption in the EU. Providing water for daily use – from cleaning to heating to waste treatment – is energy intensive and consumes twelve percent of the total electricity generation.
Addressing the use of water in the real estate sector is also vital for combating water scarcity, as water plays an essential role in construction, renovation, and real estate management – not to mention the amount of water consumed in households daily. Based on Smartvatten’s analysis, up to a 30% decrease in water usage could be achieved in households if water
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