Keeping Process Water in Circulation

Water is used at various stages of our production. At our Linz site, we treat process water in two on-site water treatment systems and return it to our production processes for reuse. This allows the treated process water to be used again, reducing the amount of freshwater required.

Our Linz site is also located within a designated water protection zone. Water use and the discharge of production wastewater are subject to clearly defined regulatory requirements.

Knowing How Much Water We Use
Smart water meters track water consumption across the site. The data is systematically recorded and analyzed, allowing us to monitor changes in water use and identify deviations.

Knowing What’s in the Water
In addition to monitoring the amount of water used, we also keep track of our production wastewater. A dedicated wastewater line continuously measures and records temperature, pH levels, and the volume of wastewater discharged. We also regularly analyze nickel, copper, and chromium concentrations. Production wastewater is discharged only when the applicable regulatory requirements are met.