The Water Values Podcast: Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Episode

January 29th, 2018

In the latest episode of The Water Values podcast, host Dave McGimpsey interviews Saltworks CEO Ben Sparrow about zero liquid discharge (ZLD), the range of technologies involved in achieving ZLD and how Saltworks helps companies achieve their treatment goals.

 

With rising disposal costs and changing regulatory requirements, industries are looking for reliable solutions to treat challenging wastewater. McGimpsey and Sparrow explore the spectrum of water technologies that allow companies to treat a variety of different wastewaters and some of the applications where they offer the best economic fit. They also discuss the growing shift towards zero liquid discharge as a treatment target and the different ways companies can improve reuse of their wastewater, as well as the components it contains.

 

Listen to the podcast now on the Water Values website, or on the podcasting app of your choice.

Image depicting hands holding zero liquid discharge ZLD solids and promotion of an episode of the water values podcast with Saltworks Technologies' CEO Ben Sparrow.

About Saltworks

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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