Altela partnered with a large-scale seawater desalination plant in San Diego to tackle the challenge of managing and reducing the environmental impact of high-salinity brine discharge. The solution utilized advanced brine concentration technologies to reduce the volume of brine produced, allowing for more efficient disposal and minimizing harm to marine ecosystems. This project helped the plant meet regulatory requirements while maintaining sustainable operations.
The system reduced the volume of high-salinity brine by up to 80%, significantly decreasing the amount of waste that needed to be managed and disposed of.
The solution ensured that the desalination plant met strict environmental regulations, minimizing the ecological impact on surrounding marine habitats and protecting local biodiversity.
By integrating energy-efficient brine concentration technologies, the system optimized energy use, helping the plant cut operational costs while maintaining high performance.
The reduced brine volume and enhanced brine disposal process improved the overall sustainability of the desalination plant, aligning with its goals to provide fresh water with minimal environmental footprint.
Seawater desalination is a critical process for providing fresh water in regions facing water scarcity, but managing the highly concentrated brine byproduct is a significant environmental challenge. The desalination plant in San Diego needed an effective solution to handle the brine generated during the desalination process, which was creating environmental concerns and risking regulatory non-compliance.
Altela engineered and installed a custom brine management system that used advanced concentration technology to drastically reduce the volume of brine produced. The system allowed the plant to condense the brine into a manageable form for safe disposal, while also reducing the energy required for the process.
This project not only helped the plant meet California’s stringent brine disposal regulations but also reduced the environmental impact on nearby ocean ecosystems, which are sensitive to salinity changes. By concentrating the brine, the solution limited the volume of waste being discharged into the ocean, ensuring the protection of local marine life.
Altela’s innovative solution also included real-time monitoring and automated adjustments, allowing the plant to operate the brine concentration system at optimal efficiency. The reduced volume of brine not only made disposal more manageable but also helped the plant reduce its overall environmental footprint, making the entire operation more sustainable in the long term.