Greater Efficiency of Membranes Increases their Application in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Finds Frost & Sullivan

Greater Efficiency of Membranes Increases their Application in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Finds Frost & Sullivan PR Newswire KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 23, 2012 - Technological advancements drive down costs of membranes, encourage adoption KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Membrane technology is emerging as an increasingly viable solution to water and wastewater treatment due to its production of high-quality effluent. Intense R&D efforts have improved membrane technology to make it more efficient, which, in turn, drives down costs and attracts investments. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.environmental.frost.com), Membrane Technologies Market in Water and Wastewater Treatment in Southeast Asia, finds that the market earned revenues of US$249.1 million in 2011 and is expected to reach US$398.0 million by 2017. "Earlier, a greater number of membranes were required to achieve a certain level of quality, but now, the improved efficiency of membranes means that water and wastewater treatment facilities can lower investments in technologies," said Frost & Sullivan Research Associate Prashanth Kay. "While the effectiveness of membranes is unchallenged, their compact and scalable features make them ideal for water and wastewater treatment, especially in desalination." However, the water effluent quality differs greatly among sectors of the water and wastewater treatment industry.