Hidden tradeoffs in water reclaim and ZLD that change sustainability outcomes
Date Published: 2026 | Conference materials
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Zero liquid discharge reduces freshwater intake and eliminates liquid discharge, but it shifts the burden to energy, chemicals, solids, and risk. Using the SEMI F98 methodology to convert these burdens into a single unit, this presentation compares eight combinations of UPW and ZLD configurations, including chemical-free and chemical-intensive options with and without brine preconcentration.
Companies:FTD Solutions
Authors: Lindsey Sullivan, Marina Cameron, Andreas Neuber, Amanda Tharp
Tags: Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)Water Reclamation and Reuse
