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Chip Factories Are Learning to Recycle Almost Every Drop

New fabrication plants promise near-closed-loop water systems. Engineers explain what it takes to get past ninety percent reuse.

By Sara ThomasJul 18, 20261 min read
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New fabrication plants promise near-closed-loop water systems. Engineers explain what it takes to get past ninety percent reuse.

Semiconductor plants are among the thirstiest factories ever built.

Closing the loop

Membrane bioreactors and ultra-filtration trains now recover most process water at newer facilities.

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