Invention to Make Water Recycling Faster, Cheaper
by Ashley Schiller
Published on June 12th, 2008
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California scientist Meng Lean has invented a new water filtration method that is cheaper and can recycle about five times faster than today’s system, according to ABC7.
The water is not safe for drinking but can be used for activities such as agriculture.
The system involves a spiral filtration system. Water is funneled through lightweight disks as they spin, separating dirt and particles from the clean water. Another advantage of the new invention is that much less land space is needed than for a water-treatment plant.
Lean continues to refine his system. He and his team plan to experiment on a larger level by the end of June. The goal is to recycle 100 liters of water a minute.
