WECLEAN Ceramic Membranes Tackle India Wastewater Crisis: South Asia Breakthrough

With 72 billion liters of urban wastewater generated daily and only 28% treated, India faces a severe water crisis. As policies mandate 20% wastewater reuse, how can technological bottlenecks be overcome? WECLEAN ceramic flat membrane modules are delivering the first batch to multiple renowned India enterprises and pioneering Chinese water treatment technology in South Asia.

India Water Crisis Demands Action

I. India Implements Wastewater Reuse Policies to Promote Circular Water Economy:

→ Mandatory Reuse: All municipal/industrial sewage plants must repurpose treated water for non-potable applications (especially flushing), with heavy penalties for non-compliance.

→ 20% Recycling Target: Cities must recycle ≥20% of supplied water, with incremental annual increases.

→ Stricter Standards: Key reuse parameters (table below) are continuously tightened.

                                                                                                               Source: India Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

II. Complex Water Quality Poses High Treatment Difficulty:

→ High-Temperature/High-Load: Constant heat (19–30°C) accelerates biofouling; COD/BOD often exceeds 1,000 mg/L.

→ Extreme Suspended Solids: Poor waste segregation causes high SS concentrations.

→ Unstable Inflow: Leaky pipelines, monsoons, and industrial discharge cause volatile influent quality.

III. Conventional Technologies Overwhelmed, Cost Risks Spiral:

→ Organic Membranes Lose Advantages: Under complex water quality impacts, flux plummets rapidly, chemical cleanings intensify, membrane lifespan falls below 3 years, and lead to high replacement costs.

→ Compliance Risks Rise: Fluctuating water quality + frequent fouling make consistent effluent compliance difficult.

→ High Lifecycle Costs: Excessive electricity (frequent backwashing/aeration), chemicals (cleaning agents), membrane replacements, and downtime losses equate "compliance" with "financial loss".

Why Ceramic Flat Membranes Are the "Suitable Solution"?

WECLEAN ceramic membrane modules address India core challenges through engineered performance:

→ High Flux & Fouling Resistance: Rigid ceramic structure and optimized flow channels maintain stable permeability under high SS/pollution loads.

→ Exceptional Effluent Quality: Ultrafiltration achieves ≤0.1 NTU turbidity and near-total SS removal—exceeding reuse standards.

→ Chemical Resilience & Longevity: Resists acids, alkalis, oxidizers; 10–15-year service life slashes operational risks and replacement costs.

→ Reliable Operation: Zero aging/solvent leaching with high mechanical strength ensures system stability.

WECLEAN Competitiveness: Beyond Materials

Modules delivered to top Indian clients will undergo field testing, validating:

→ Quantifiable Performance: Lab/field data on flux stability, fouling resistance, and lifespan.

→ Regulatory Alignment: Longevity, low maintenance, and premium effluent quality directly support India reuse mandates.

→ Cost Optimization: R&D focuses on scaling production while enhancing performance-to-price ratios.

Expanding Global Footprint

Guided by our mission to "Deliver Safe Water Worldwide", WECLEAN advances membrane innovation for sustainable water treatment. We seek global partnerships to address water scarcity challenges.