– Supports yield, efficiency and operational performance –

05-02-2026, Alfreton. Envirogen’s Eco MultiPro high-performance, containerised water treatment plant went live in Q4 2025 at Kemira Bradford, delivering essential ultrapure water for the company’s updated manufacturing operations at its facility in the city.

Envirogen handled the design, supply and commissioning of its bespoke water treatment plant – along with full project management to ensure a smooth rollout and seamless integration into Kemira’s operations. Comprising a compact, skid-mounted MultiPro Reverse Osmosis-Continuous Deionisation (RO-CDI), and carbon dioxide (CO2) degas membrane, the plant signals a transformation in water treatment at Kemira.

Kemira’s revamped operations include a switch to an improved process for the production of polyacrylamide flocculants. For that, the company required a more reliable and higher-capacity source of demineralised water than its existing ion exchange system could provide. 

“After evaluating several options, we turned to Envirogen’s MultiPro for the answer,” says Graham Scarborough, Plant Manager, Kemira Bradford.

Ultrapure water –  strategic, fundamental

Scarborough, adds, “High-quality, ultrapure water is strategically important and fundamental to our manufacturing process. Because it helps to ensure product consistency, process efficiency and long-term performance, it was crucial that we partnered with the most appropriate supplier for our particular needs.”

The needs are critical to Kemira as its polyacrylamide flocculants are used globally across a range of industries to remove suspended solids and pollutants from water and wastewater, improving treatment efficiency and enabling a cleaner, more compliant discharge.

Says Ben Phillips, Regional Sales Manager, Envirogen, “The MultiPro will meet Kemira’s objectives of providing a treated water flow rate of 25 cubic metres per hour, with an outlet water quality of less than 0.5 Microsiemens per centimetre (μS/cm).”

Comprehensive pre-treatment and membrane performance

Mains water is pumped through Envirogen-supplied 5-micron cartridge filters to remove particulates and protect the reverse osmosis (RO) membranes from premature fouling or blockages. The filtered water is then chemically conditioned to protect the membranes and maintain system performance.

In the next stage, the water is processed by the MultiPro’s RO system, where 96-98% of all dissolved salts within the feed stream are rejected. This is followed by a continuous electro-deionisation (CDI) polishing stage, bringing total salt rejection to over 99% and producing high-purity water in line with Kemira’s conductivity specifications.

Three stage, chemical-free treatment and smart control

 The MultiPro system features a three-stage, chemical-free core process: reverse osmosis, degas membrane, and continuous electro-deionisation (CDI) as part of the RO-CDI system. These technologies work together to consistently achieve an outlet water quality of less than 0.5 μS/cm, without the use or storage of strong regeneration chemicals – reducing health and safety risks and fume corrosion, with no need for waste neutralisation.

The system is designed for easy, low-cost operation, with a programmable logic controller (PLC) and touchscreen human-machine interface (HMI) for monitoring and control. Remote monitoring technology is also included to support efficient performance management and system oversight – particularly valuable for systems housed in shipping containers that are not continuously attended.

Broader role

“Envirogen’s involvement reflects our broader role in supporting manufacturers with tailored, high-quality water treatment solutions that align with long-term operational goals and strategic objectives. This includes improved performance, reliability, and sustainability of water treatment systems,” says Phillips.

Ben Phillips, Regional Sales Manager, Envirogen

About Envirogen

Envirogen is a leading international provider of water and wastewater treatment solutions. The company solves complex challenges relating to water availability and quality, and helps its customers increase productivity, reduce costs and meet environmental and sustainability targets.

This is achieved through offering:

– Best-in-class water and wastewater treatment and process treatment technology

– Expertise in design, project management and engineering

– World-class manufacturing and servicing capability

For more information, visit www.envirogengroup.com for the UK and Europe.  For the US, www.envirogen.com

About Kemira

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. The company delivers tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of its diverse range of customers. The  focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.