Written by George Gsell, MECO’s President In 2013 the US Navy through the Office of Naval Research and Naval Facilities Engineering Command contracted MECO to design and develop two models of advanced shipboard desalination units that, among other things, would be...
Few sectors are as captive to water requirements and regulations as the biopharmaceutical industry. Water is a critical component in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), life-saving drugs, vaccines, PPE, testing kits and many more products. To gain...
Water and power are intimately connected in the U.S. and around the world. In 2015, electric power generation was responsible for 41% of total water withdrawals in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Where does all...
The biopharmaceutical industry requires massive volumes of water. From research and development to the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products, water plays a fundamental role in every stage of biopharmaceutical operations, and different processes require different types of water, each with...
As water supplies around the world become more strained, companies are turning their attention to water recovery as an integral part of their processes. When companies choose to take control of their resources through sustainable reuse practices, they gain...
Bottled water keeps us hydrated, provides relief in the aftermath of disasters and so much more. Because bottled water is such an ever-present part of modern life, it is good to be informed about where your water comes from...
