The Palmachim SWRO desalination plant, covering a 322,000 sq ft (7.5-acre) area in southern Israel, serves as a crucial initiative to address drinking water scarcity. With a targeted annual capacity of 100 million cubic meters and a daily output of 300,000 cubic meters (MLD), this large-scale facility is a significant contributor, alongside Israel’s other four desalination facilities, in meeting water demands in the region.
Israel Water Authority
Palmachim SWRO Desalination: Large Scale Desalination Plant
Overview: The Palmachim SWRO desalination plant, covering a 322,000 sq ft (7.5-acre) area in southern Israel, serves as a crucial initiative to address drinking water scarcity. With a targeted annual capacity of 100 million cubic meters and a daily output of 300,000 cubic meters (MLD), this large-scale facility is a significant contributor, alongside Israel’s other four desalination facilities, in meeting water demands in the region.
BlueGen Water Solution: BlueGen Water played a crucial role in the Palmachim SWRO Desalination project, initially partnering with four companies for Phase I. BlueGen Water, eventually becoming the sole process designer and acquiring full ownership, independently managed both Phase II and Phase III.
The desalination process included advanced chemical and physical treatments in the pretreatment stage to ready seawater for the membranal stage. The membranal process employed cutting-edge reverse osmosis (RO) desalination with innovative energy recovery systems. BlueGen Water contributed expertise in detailed design, process engineering, civil works, construction, commissioning, and provided 12 years of comprehensive O&M services. The collaborative efforts ensured adherence to stringent Israeli drinking water standards, guaranteeing quality and safety throughout the project.
With a populace of two million depending on the diminishing quality of water from the Yamuna River, traditional methods fell short of meeting strict standards and providing the city with a sustainable solution. The Agra water treatment plant faced seasonal variations, increased ammonia levels, and the influx of contaminants from upstream Sewage Treatment Plants. These challenges required the implementation of a new approach to ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality drinking water.
At BlueGen Water, we recognize the critical need to rapidly convert sea and brackish water into fresh, high-quality drinking water to address the demands of populations, agriculture, and industries. Our focus is on bridging the gap between water scarcity and providing clean and accessible water in remote locations, all while preserving precious freshwater resources.
