VALUES in ACTION
MARTENSVILLE, SASKATCHEWAN Martensville Oat Mill Partners with the Province on Wastewater Reduction Efforts Richardson Milling Limited works in close collaboration with the Province of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan on important water management initiatives. We divert one million gallons of process water to irrigation systems annually – which equates to approximately two inches of rainfall over a 100-acre parcel of land. ANNUAL WASTEWATER REDUCTION: FACTOR OF 10
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PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MANITOBA Water Preservation through Reverse Osmosis
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A reverse osmosis system was installed in a boiler room to improve water quality and reduce solid waste by 98%. This system also neutralizes alkalinity and prevents line corrosion and mechanical failure in the boiler system. Combined benefits include reduction in water consumption, improved thermal energy
and fuel use, and chemical use reduction. ANNUAL COST SAVINGS: CAD $68,000 ANNUAL WATER CONSUMPTION REDUCTION: 30 MILLION LITRES
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