Wastewater Treatment System at Ingersoll Rand Plant Saves Over 1,000 Gallons of Water Daily
Teams at Ingersoll Rand's Monterrey, Mexico facility addressed water scarcity issues and made changes that enabled reuse of wastewater from manufacturing processes, and saved tens of thousands of dollars.
Summary
Employees at this 1-million-plus square foot facility had the opportunity to positively impact their local environment in two ways: 1) significantly decrease the amount of water they draw from local wells and 2) lessen the amount of wastewater they discharged. On average, the facility’s treatment of all wastewater results in about 1,065 gallons of new water saved per day, or 13% less water extracted from wells, and a 65% reduction in the amount of wastewater discharged from the facility. Continue reading about the processes and short time-frame it took to make this happen...
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Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands—including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Schlage®, Thermo King® and Trane®—work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; secure homes and commercial properties; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $14 billion global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit ingersollrand.com.
Contact
Christopher Tessier, Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability at Ingersoll Rand
+1 (704) 877-7216
Christopher.Tessier@irco.com
