Demonstration of Cost and Energy Efficient Novel Separation Technologies for Decarbonization of Water Reclamation Systems
Caliskaner Water Technologies, Inc.
Recipient
Woodland, CA
Recipient Location
3rd
Senate District
4th
Assembly District
Active
Project Status
Project Update
Project kicked off in November 2024. The project team has met with all the subs and vendors to complete subcontract agreements. As of January 2026, the project team has completed about 25-30% of all the design work. Two of the three non-potable water reclamation demonstration systems, the Taron Activated Sludge Filter (ASF) and the Mita Cloth Media Filter (CMF), have already been fabricated. The MITA CMF system is scheduled for installation and Commissioning in Q1 2026. Taron ASF system is planned for installation and Commissioning in Q4 2026. The Potable Reclamation systems are scheduled for installation in Q1 of 2027.
The Issue
Today, the world is struggling to achieve the globally established Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Effective wastewater management and water reclamation can play an essential role in achieving the SDGs. In this context, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) must also be considered as alternative sources of water and energy. Water reclamation will reduce stress on the existing freshwater supply, eliminate the need to transport water, and minimize energy requirements for water extraction. The development of innovative water reclamation technologies with reduced energy consumption and GHG emissions will be an essential step toward achieving the SDGs and decarbonization goals.
Project Innovation
The purpose of this project is to fund the design, fabrication, installation, and evaluation of innovative advanced water reclamation technologies (AWRT). AWRT offer significant competitive advantages when compared to conventional water reclamation technologies including high treatment efficiency, energy and cost savings, carbon footprint and GHG reductions, and footprint reductions.
Project Goals
Project Benefits
This Agreement will result in the ratepayer benefits for GHG reductions, greater electrical cost savings, electrical reliability, and operational & capital cost savings from using advanced and innovative water reclamation technologies instead of less efficient conventional water reclamation treatment technologies. Assuming a market penetration of 20% of advanced water reclamation (AWR) systems in CA, based on total water reclamation of 252 MGD, it is anticipated that about 7,160 metric tons CO2e of GHG emission can be avoided and 20 GWh of energy to be saved every year.
Key Project Members
Onder Caliskaner
Subrecipients
Water Environment Research Foundation
AECOM Technical Services
Linda County Water District
Tomorrow Water dba BKT United
BASE Energy , Inc.
George Tchobanoglous
General Contractor - Instrumentation & Controls
Nexom, Inc
Xylem Water Solutions
Water Surplus
Dupont
Hyperion Analytical LLC
Match Partners
Water Environment Research Foundation
AECOM Technical Services
Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW)
Linda County Water District
George Tchobanoglous
Tomorrow Water dba BKT United
Caliskaner Water Technologies, Inc.
Nexom, Inc
Xylem Water Solutions
Water Surplus
Dupont
Hyperion Analytical LLC
Los Angeles County Sanitation District
