Global Manufacturer Offers Unique Solutions for Sustainable Management of Water Resources
SINGAPORE - June 1, 2014 - Pentair is showcasing its latest innovations and integrated solutions for the reuse, treatment and management of water at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), June 1 - 5, 2014. The company, a global water, fluid, thermal management and equipment protection partner, has a long history in Singapore of providing technologies in water treatment and management.
"At Pentair, we help customers do more with available water, whether it's filtering drinking water, treating wastewater for reuse or the safe return to the environment, and helping to manage bodies of water," said Dr. Phil Rolchigo, Pentair's Vice President of Technology. "Our work with PUB, Singapore's national water agency, demonstrates how our technologies can help address water challenges, and we are honored to collaborate with PUB on these endeavors."
Pentair Technologies at Work in Singapore
As a land-scarce country with limited water resources, Singapore has long recognized the importance of developing and maximizing its water resources to sustain its economic growth and modern lifestyle of its citizens. One example is the Marina Barrage, a dam built across the 350-meter wide Marina Channel to keep out seawater and boost Singapore's water supply by creating the first reservoir in the city. Beyond these functions, the freshwater lake is also a lifestyle attraction in itself, offering a host of recreational activities for all to enjoy.
Pentair's flood control pumps are utilized in the Marina Barrage to help manage the water level in the freshwater reservoir. Each of these pumps provide a maximum pumping capacity of 40 cubic meters per second, which equates to emptying an Olympic-sized swimming pool in less than a minute.
More recently, Pentair's ultrafiltration (UF) membrane technology was installed in the national water agency PUB's Lower Seletar Waterworks. The facility is PUB's first drinking water treatment facility to use Pentair's inside-out UF membrane filtration system. Compared to traditional filtration processes, UF membranes require a smaller footprint while producing drinking water that meets high drinking water standards.
Water Leaders Summit
Sharing and co-creating innovative water solutions such as these is a focus of SIWW. A pillar event of SIWW is the Water Leaders Summit, which brings together international water leaders to identify and discuss crucial global water issues and solutions. Leading figures, including Pentair's Dr. Rolchigo, will come together to discuss how water players can work with utilities to manage water sustainably, climate change adaptation, and the expanding role of water management in ensuring a liveable and sustainable future.
Pentair Showcasing Water Solutions at SIWW
Also part of SIWW is the Water Expo, a trade show featuring innovations, products and services for the water industry. Pentair will be featuring its integrated solutions across the entire water landscape, including:
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Infrastructure: Pentair provides municipalities with large scale innovative solutions to treat and manage water with complete water, wastewater and desalinization systems, including water transmission, distribution, treatment and filtration-meeting or exceeding local safety and environmental requirements.
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Residential & Commercial: Pentair's residential and commercial solutions deliver efficient, high-performance water solutions from the home to the office with its Eco Select® products such as the Onga WaterSwitch automatic rainwater controller and the IntelliFlo® XF variable speed pool pump-which helps customers reduce energy consumption by up to 90 percent and has been Green certified by the Singapore Green Building Council.
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Industrial: Pentair delivers innovative solutions to customers, including the X-Flow Aquaflex ultrafiltration (UF) membranes, to produce process water for use in manufacturing, and also treat wastewater-allowing it to be re-used for non-potable applications.
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Food & Beverage: Pentair offers integrated solutions-including pumps, hygienic valves, filters and controls-to help beverage producers process water for improved quality and taste, and improve water efficiency and use less energy.
To learn more, visit Pentair at SIWW in Hall F, Booth B2-T18 or the company's web site at pentair.com.
ABOUT PENTAIR LTD.
Pentair Ltd. (www.pentair.com) delivers industry-leading products, services and solutions for its customers' diverse needs in water and other fluids, thermal management and equipment protection. With 2013 revenues of $7.5 billion, Pentair employs approximately 30,000 people worldwide.
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