NX Filtration has received a repeat order to supply its hollow fiber nanofiltration (HFNF) modules for the expansion of a water treatment plant in León, Mexico. The order was placed by SAPAL (Sistema de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de León), the municipal water utility, and will be fulfilled through EcoAzur, NX Filtration’s distributor in Mexico.
The facility is part of SAPAL’s ERA (Estaciones Regeneradoras de Agua) program, which focuses on indirect potable reuse (IPR). The plant treats municipal wastewater to produce drinking water using HFNF and advanced oxidation processes. With this second phase, following an initial order in 2024, the plant’s total treatment capacity will reach 34 million liters per day.
Fernando Cortés, Managing Director at EcoAzur, stated: “We are pleased to continue our collaboration with NX Filtration for the further scale-up of this innovative drinking water plant. The application of NX Filtration’s hollow-fiber nanofiltration membranes will ensure efficient and cost-effective water treatment, contributing to enhanced water quality and environmental sustainability at the world’s largest scale today.”
Alejandro Román, CCO at NX Filtration, commented: “This is an important next step in our collaboration with SAPAL and our Mexican partner EcoAzur. The milestone of receiving a repeat order to double the capacity of the Municipal water treatment plant underscores the importance of advanced membrane technology in addressing water challenges.”
