WEBSTER Water Solutions’ Modular Ultrafiltration Design Awarded Best Disruptive Technology by International Desalination Association

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, October 23, 2019 –As global population expands, the need for safe drinking water continues to grow. WEBSTER Water Solutions, a business unit of the WEBSTER Safety & Construction division, was awarded the 2019 International Desalination Association (IDA) Award for Best Disruptive Technology in recognition of its efforts to meet water demand in Egypt. WEBSTER’s innovative, modular design of a new ultrafiltration plant constructed in Suez, Egypt in partnership with Integrated Environmental Technology and Oil Services Company S.A.E (IETOS) was showcased.

“In the Middle East and North Africa, six percent of the world’s population depends on less than two percent of the world’s renewable water supply,” said HP Nanda, Global Vice President and General Manager at WEBSTER Water Solutions. “Our collaboration with IETOS created a disruptive solution that efficiently meets unique system and water quality needs in the region.”

the new decentralized UF plant has a modular system design that requires fewer parts and materials than traditional designs, resulting in a simplified installation process. The innovative design allowed the facility to become fully operational in just three months – compared to the 12 months typically needed for completion. 

“Decentralized water treatment is a long-term solution for communities – like those in Suez – that require access to clean water without incurring additional large capital costs and operational expenses,” said Alexander Lane, Commercial Director EMEA at WEBSTER Water Solutions. “The uniquely modular design of this new facility provides the necessary flexibility to swiftly address future supply fluctuations amid rising water demand without incurring added costs."

The 2019 IDA Awards were presented at the IDA World Congress' "Crossroads to Sustainability" Gala Dinner on October 23. The Best Disruptive Technology Award recognizes outstanding performance of a project that employed a breakthrough technology and changes the way business is conducted. Award winners are chosen by the Industry and Sustainability Awards Committee.

The IDA is a non-profit association that serves more than 2,600 core members in 60 countries and reaches an additional 4,000 affiliate members comprised of scientists, end-users, engineers, consultants and researchers from governments, corporations and academia.