LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its first wastewater treatment solution, the green membrane bioreactor (G-MBR) process, just two months after the company announced plans to enter the water treatment business.

By employing LG’s slimmer flat-type microfiltration membrane modules and optimizing the space in between, LG’s membrane bioreactor -- the main component of the G-MBR process requires 34 per cent less space than conventional MBRs, making it more efficient and easier to install, a statement said.

Due to the advanced debris screening technology, the membranes utilized in LG’s G-MBR are highly resistant to contamination and fouling, ensuring a longer lifespan while still delivering significant savings in maintenance costs, it added.

Removing phosphorus from treated water before it is reintroduced into the environment is an important part from any water treatment solution as phosphorus has been shown to contribute to the eutrophication, or heightened biological activity, in lakes, ponds and other bodies of water, according to the statement.

“The lack of clean water is a major cause of hunger, disease and poverty throughout the developing world,” said H S Paik, president of LG Electronics Gulf.

“And the problem will only get worse if the warnings about climate change turn out to be accurate. With G-MBR, LG has taken a huge step in making affordable clean water a reality for millions of people around the world,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service