Article | REF: G1150 V2

The main water uses in industry

Author: Sarah CHERET

Publication date: April 10, 2017

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Necessary in the manufacturing process, water is at the heart of most industrial activities, which produce wastewater that must be treated with respect for the environment. Drinking water, boiler water, process water, cooling water, washing water, wastewater, reused water, recycled water... so many uses that the management of the water cycle in industry is a complex economic and environmental challenge, specific to each activity.

Sustainable resource management represents a dual challenge of environmental responsibility and economic performance, in order to secure water supplies and ensure the long-term viability of industrial activities. Because of their specific nature, industries require water of varying quality and quantity throughout the production cycle. Necessary for the proper operation of installations, water must also be treated after use to limit pollutant...

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