Sep 10, 2026
Saltworks Technologies has been awarded another major semiconductor water reclamation and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) project, reinforcing its leadership as the ‘go-to’ modernized standard.
Driven by water scarcity, high water demand, and AI-fueled production growth, many semiconductor fabs must now desalinate and reuse their wastewater. On-site desalination reduces external water consumption and supports a circular water economy within semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Fabs are increasingly moving toward zero liquid discharge (ZLD), where over 99% of the water is recycled, significantly reducing demand on community water supplies and receiving water bodies.
Over the years, Saltworks developed the most advanced water reclamation and ZLD technologies, protected by a robust patent portfolio, and digitized with intelligent automation that increases productivity and water recovery. These solutions are delivered as factory-built, tested, and commissioned modules that reduce project risk, lower costs, and accelerate deployment.
These solutions are delivered as factory-built, tested, and commissioned modules that reduce project risk, lower costs, and accelerate deployment.
A modular semiconductor water reclamation and ZLD system being manufactured at Saltworks’ facility.
Saltworks’ modernized water reclamation platform is built on three integrated technology families:
Saltworks has methodically scaled its repeatable, off-site manufactured solution across four major semiconductor fabs, reducing site installation costs, shortening project schedules, and lowering project risk. The company’s industry-leading advanced automation systems include self-diagnosing controls that help operators identify issues early, predict maintenance requirements, optimize performance, and maximize uptime.
This latest project further expands the deployment of Saltworks’ advanced water recovery and ZLD solutions, helping manufacturers meet growing water demands through advanced process technology, intelligent automation, and scalable delivery.
Contact our expert engineers today to explore how Saltworks’ standardized water reclamation and ZLD platform can reduce project risk, accelerate deployment, and maximize water reuse for your semiconductor project.
Saltworks Technologies is a leader in the development and delivery of solutions for industrial wastewater treatment and lithium refining. By working with customers to understand their unique challenges and focusing on continuous innovation, Saltworks’ solutions provide best-in-class performance and reliability. From its headquarters in Richmond, BC, Canada, Saltworks’ team designs, builds, and operates full-scale plants, and offers comprehensive onsite and offsite testing services with its fleet of mobile pilots.
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