HERO™
High Efficiency Reverse Osmosis
Water Solutions for the Steel Industry
Steel production is one of the most water-intensive industrial processes, requiring 3,000–5,000 liters of water per ton of steel. As water-related regulations grow stricter and operational demands increase, steel manufacturers need advanced, flexible water treatment systems to ensure compliance, reduce operational costs and maintain efficient operations. Aquatech delivers high-performance, field-proven solutions tailored for the steel industry.
Proven water and wastewater treatment strategies to drive reliability and efficiency.
Steel manufacturers face a range of water-related challenges, including:
- High water consumption and effluent generation
- Complex wastewater containing TDS, chlorides, sulfates, and metals
- Limited footprint for new water treatment infrastructure
- High energy consumption from conventional ZLD processes
- Tightening discharge regulations and production uptime pressures
Aquatech’s robust, modular systems are built to meet these challenges head-on, without compromising reliability or cost control.
Why Choose Aquatech?
Industry-Proven Technology
Backed by 2,000+ global projects, including major steel producers.
Custom-Built Systems
Engineered to your site’s water profile, space constraints, and operational goals.
Lifecycle Support
From design and commissioning to remote monitoring and service.
Flexible Delivery Models
Including Water Technology-as-a-Service (WTaaS) for minimized operational investment costs.
Our Solutions
High Recovery Membrane Systems
RecovOAR® Reverse Osmosis: Next-generation membrane technology that replaces conventional brine concentrators. Cuts energy demand by up to 60% and reduces thermal system reliance through efficient brine concentration.
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High pH RO (HERO®): Advanced membrane system that treats challenging feedwater streams with a self-cleaning mechanism, reducing downtime and fouling. Achieves >95% recovery and minimizes chemical use and O&M costs.
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High pH RO (HERO®): Advanced membrane system that treats challenging feedwater streams with a self-cleaning mechanism, reducing downtime and fouling. Achieves >95% recovery and minimizes chemical use and O&M costs.
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Hybrid ZLD Systems
Integration of membrane and thermal technologies to optimize energy use and reduce system footprint. Ideal for treating high-TDS wastewater with minimal disruption to existing plant operations.
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Thermal Evaporation & Crystallization
Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) and crystallizers handle brine volumes that exceed membrane treatment limits. Engineered for low energy consumption and full compliance with ZLD mandates.
Digital Water Monitoring
Supports predictive maintenance and system optimization via real-time analytics, helping ensure system reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Our Work
Aquatech Delivers an Advanced Effluent Treatment Plant for Leading Global Steel Manufacturer
India
This project profile details how a leading global steel producer navigates regulatory compliance and manages rising freshwater costs by incorporating a wastewater treatment system designed to meet the planned manufacturing expansion of its cold rolling mill.
QUA's Q-SEP Ultrafiltration Membranes Effectively Treat Complex Effluent at Leading Integrated Steel Plant
India
This case study explores how QUA's Q-SEP Ultrafiltration Membranes effectively treat complex effluent at a leading greenfield integrated steel plant.