The Shuinan Reclaimed Water Project, the first in Central Taiwan designed to provide water for the high-tech industry, is almost complete, including core equipment such as RO modules and water pipelines. The Taichung City Government's Water Resources Bureau announced that by the end of the year, they plan to supply 10,000 tons of water per day to the Central Taiwan Science Park - Taichung Park, marking a new milestone in water resource recycling!
Director Fan Shih-I of the Water Resources Bureau noted that this project is the first in Taiwan to involve sewage treatment, reclaimed water, and a treatment system. The project includes building a reclaimed water plant with a capacity of 10,000 CMD and laying about 3.5 kilometers of pipelines. After the AO-MBR treatment process, the treated effluent from the Shuinan Water Resource Recycling Center will be channeled via existing reclaimed water pipelines to the reclaimed water plant. This plant will then produce reclaimed water that meets the needs of high-tech manufacturing processes. Finally, the water will be delivered to the Central Taiwan Science Park - Taichung Park through new pipelines, mitigating the risk of water shortages for the high-tech sector.
According to the Water Resources Bureau, the key reclaimed water plant for this project is located at site 137 in the northern part of the Shuinan Economic and Trade Park on Ganglong Street. The engineering plan is designed to harmonize with the Shizhangzun watershed landscape, while utilizing the technological strengths of AUO Corporation, the investment team. The plant features a large naked-eye 3D LED wall, a solar roof, and reverse osmosis water purification equipment, integrating light, electricity, and water elements. This makes the plant a standout feature in the Shuinan Economic and Trade Park, which is expected to serve as a new gateway for the park and offer a recreational and interactive environmental space for the public.
The Water Resources Bureau noted that the Shuinan Water Resource Recycling Center, the source of reclaimed water, has been operational for over seven years. The efficiency of the MBR membranes has significantly declined due to wear and tear. To ensure a stable water supply by the end of the year, private sector partners have been encouraged to upgrade the MBR system independently. The new modules enhance water production efficiency by 40% and reduce electricity consumption by 40%, balancing quality and performance. With the completed RO modules at the reclaimed water plant, the dual filtration system will produce reclaimed water that meets the needs of the high-tech industry. This will provide the municipal water system with an annual buffer of at least 3.5 million tons, optimizing the project's benefits.

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Contact Person: Mr. Chen, Sewage Facilities Division, Water Resources Bureau, Taichung City Government
Contact Number: 04-22289111 ext. 53654