Xylem Unveils 'Reuse Brew'
May 06 2024 - 2:00AM
Business Wire
Pioneering Bavarian Beer, Made from Treated
Wastewater, Marks Significant Advancement in Water Recycling
Technologies
In an innovative move to tackle Europe's escalating water
scarcity, global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL), today
announced the launch of Reuse Brew. This unique Bavarian beer,
crafted from high-quality treated wastewater, marks a significant
advancement in water recycling technologies and offers a
sustainable solution to the increasing challenges posed by climate
change.
The development of Reuse Brew is the culmination of a
partnership between the Chair of Brewery and Beverage Technology at
Technical University of Munich (TUM), the Chair of Urban Water
Systems Engineering at TUM, the city of Weissenburg in Bavaria, and
Xylem. This collaboration showcases the transformative potential of
advanced water treatment technologies in producing a palatable
beer, promoting sustainable water management practices across
Europe.
"Reuse Brew is not merely an exceptional beer; it exemplifies
the vast capabilities of water recycling in combating the pressing
issue of water scarcity," said Roxana Marin-Simen de Redaelli, Vice
President, Central Europe and Nordics at Xylem. "This project is a
beacon of modern, sustainable wastewater recycling technologies and
underscores the importance of utilizing local resources to mitigate
groundwater pressure and ensure supply security during periods of
drought."
At the heart of Reuse Brew’s production lies oxidative processes
ozonation and advanced oxidation with UV irradiation and hydrogen
peroxide, paired with sophisticated filtration and purification
processes, including nanofiltration. These technologies effectively
remove chemical and microbial contaminants through oxidation and
adsorption, ensuring the beer’s quality.
"The source of water should not determine its value, but rather
its safety and quality," said Professor J�rg E. Drewes of TUM. "Our
collaboration with Xylem on the Reuse Brew project underscores the
practicality of converting wastewater into safe drinking water with
existing technologies."
The Weissenburg wastewater treatment plant, the first treatment
plant with advanced treatment to eliminate organic micropollutants
in Bavaria with the help of Xylem’s ozonation technology, has
played a crucial role by supplying treated effluent for their Reuse
Brew project.
Xylem invites everyone to taste its Reuse Brew at the upcoming
IFAT Munich 2024, the premier trade fair for water, sewage, waste,
and raw materials management. The event runs from May 13 to 17 at
Messe München, and Xylem’s booth is located at hall B1, stand 150.
Join us for the daily Reuse Happy Hour at 4pm, when attendees can
sample Reuse Brew and take home a bottle of this unique
beverage.
About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company
committed to solving the world’s critical water challenges with
innovation and expertise. Our 23,000 diverse employees delivered
combined pro forma revenue of $8.1 billion in 2023. We are creating
a more sustainable world by enabling our customers to optimize
water and resource management and helping communities in more than
150 countries become water-secure. Join us at www.xylem.com and
Let’s Solve Water.
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