IDE Water Solutions North America has been selected to supply a Pulse Flow Reverse Osmosis system for Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District in Texas.
The project will support a new advanced water treatment facility serving Horizon City, near El Paso, and is designed to deliver 4.2 million gallons of drinking water per day.
IDE said the project will be delivered with engineering partner TRE & Associates and is currently under construction, with target completion in April 2028.
PFRO selected for water-scarce region
Horizon City is located in West Texas, where long-term water resilience is a priority for communities facing arid conditions, population growth and constrained water resources.
IDE’s patented Pulse Flow Reverse Osmosis technology operates in a dynamic mode, unlike conventional reverse osmosis systems. The company said the single-stage approach is designed to improve recovery rates and reduce the volume of brine requiring disposal.
Reducing brine disposal is particularly relevant for inland desalination and brackish groundwater treatment, where concentrate management can be one of the most difficult parts of project delivery.
“We’re thrilled to have been chosen by Horizon Regional MUD to support their local water needs and assist them in achieving long-term water sustainability goals,” said Rosemary Niechcial, CEO of IDE Water Solutions N.A. Inc.
“Our PFRO technology will help the city access clean, safe drinking water and reduce the brine for disposal.”
Reverse osmosis with higher recovery goals
Reverse osmosis is widely used to remove dissolved salts and other contaminants from brackish water, seawater and other challenging water sources. However, conventional systems can be limited by scaling, fouling and concentrate disposal constraints.
IDE says its PFRO technology is designed to overcome some of those limitations by using pulse-flow operation to improve recovery and reduce brine volumes.
The company’s water treatment portfolio includes desalination and water treatment systems for municipal and industrial applications, including large-scale infrastructure projects.
Completion targeted for 2028
The Horizon Regional MUD project is expected to be completed in April 2028. Once operational, the facility is planned to supply more than four million gallons per day of drinking water to the Horizon City area.
IDE said the project reflects its wider focus on water scarcity and sustainable treatment approaches, including desalination and high-recovery membrane systems.
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FAQs
What is IDE supplying to Horizon Regional MUD?
IDE Water Solutions North America is supplying a Pulse Flow Reverse Osmosis system for a new advanced water treatment facility in Horizon City, Texas.
How much water will the project deliver?
The facility is designed to deliver 4.2 million gallons of drinking water per day.
What is PFRO?
PFRO stands for Pulse Flow Reverse Osmosis. IDE describes it as a dynamic, single-stage reverse osmosis technology designed to improve recovery and reduce brine disposal needs.
When is the project expected to be complete?
The project is currently under construction and has a target completion date of April 2028.
