Switching from drinking water to industrial water from Salt Production

As global water scarcity intensifies, industries are under increasing pressure to reduce their reliance on freshwater. At Chemie Park Delfzijl in the Netherlands, a new solution is emerging – industries are transitioning from using drinking water to repurposed high-quality industrial water. This move not only reduces reliance on freshwater resources but also provides a sustainable alternative for water-intensive operations.

Switching to Industrial Water: A Sustainable Shift

During the production of salt at one of the world’s largest vacuum salt plants, large volumes of water are regained from brine by evaporation and cooling. This industrial water, containing very few impurities, was traditionally not re-used. However, with an ambition to reduce the use of freshwater by the industries in de Chemical Park in Delfzijl, Nobian is now offering this high-quality industrial water as a replacement for drinking water in industrial processes.

By switching to this alternative water source, companies can significantly reduce their reliance on fresh water, making their operations more sustainable.

Companies at Chemie Park Delfzijl are already taking steps to integrate industrial water into their processes, and early projects are showing promising results, with several companies testing the feasibility of adopting this high-quality water.