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The WaterHub® Approach to Sustainable Water Management in Texas
Across Texas, utilities and facility operators face mounting challenges: rising water costs, extended droughts, overburdened infrastructure, and growing demand. As environmental conditions shift and regulatory pressure increases, forward-thinking municipalities are turning to on-site water reuse solutions to secure their future.
One of the most innovative tools available today is the WaterHub® by H2O Innovation. This decentralized treatment system reclaims wastewater right at the source—reducing potable water use, cutting utility costs, and improving long-term resilience. Here’s how it works, and how it’s already delivering results across the state.
What is the WaterHub®?
The WaterHub® is a compact, scalable, and eco-engineered system designed to treat and reuse wastewater on-site. Instead of sending water down the drain, the WaterHub® intercepts building or campus effluent, treats it through a multi-stage biological and membrane process, and reuses it for non-potable applications like:
- Toilet and urinal flushing
- Landscape irrigation
- Cooling tower makeup water
- Power generation
It’s a turnkey, fully prefabricated solution that includes best in class district-scale water reclamation technologies like:
- Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) for energy-efficient treatment
- Hydroponic bioreactors that integrate seamlessly into green space
- Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) filtration for high-quality effluent
- Dual disinfection (UV and chlorine) to meet Texas Type 1 Reclaimed Water standards
Whether you’re managing a city office building, a hospital, or a university campus, the WaterHub® is built for flexible integration and regulatory compliance—without requiring extensive site retrofits or upfront capital investment.
The Benefits of Using the WaterHub®
When implemented at a municipal or district scale, the WaterHub® offers clear advantages across four key areas:
💧 Risk Mitigation
- Provides redundant (N+1) water supply for non-potable demands
- Adds backup storage and holding capacity
- Offers a consistent alternative water source to support drought resilience
💰 Financial Savings
- Significantly reduces water and sewer bills
- Cuts costs associated with high-strength wastewater surcharges
- Insulates against rising rates and utility volatility
- Decreases operational expenses of existing treatment systems
🌿 Environmental Responsibilities
- Utilizes energy-efficient, ecological treatment technologies
- Enables net-zero discharge design goals
- Reduces stress on aquifers and sensitive surface waters
- Lowers groundwater withdrawal needs in drought-prone areas
🤝 Social Responsibility
- Protects local water supplies and public infrastructure
- Supports sustainability mandates for cities and campuses
- Provides hands-on learning opportunities in STEM and environmental programs
Real-World Results in Texas
📍 Austin Planning & Development Center
At a bustling 264,000 sq. ft. municipal campus, the WaterHub® intercepts building wastewater and rooftop rainwater to supply flushing and irrigation water. With a small 800 sq. ft. footprint, it has reduced potable water consumption by 60% while integrating seamlessly with the site’s public pathways and landscaping.
📍 University of Texas at Austin
The UT WaterHub® captures up to 1 million gallons per day of municipal wastewater for reuse in cooling towers and power generation. It’s projected to cut campus potable water use by 40% and sewer contributions by 75%—supporting the goals of Austin’s Water Forward Plan and providing hands-on learning opportunities for students in sustainability programs.
See the WaterHub featured on Fox7 Austin:
Is the WaterHub® Right for Your Facility?
If you’re managing a municipal facility, educational campus, or public institution in Texas, the WaterHub® offers a streamlined path toward water independence and cost savings. With prefabricated systems starting at just 800 square feet and design capacities scalable to over 1 MGD, it’s adaptable to a wide range of applications.
Even better: no upfront capital may be required. H2O Innovation offers performance-based financing, allowing operators to reap the benefits of water reuse without budgetary hurdles.
Whether you’re building new or retrofitting existing infrastructure, the WaterHub® can help you:
- Meet TCEQ Type 1 reuse standards
- Advance green building certifications (e.g., LEED, WELL)
- Reduce utility risk and operational costs
- Demonstrate sustainability leadership to your community
Let’s Work Together
The WaterHub® isn’t just a piece of equipment—it’s a strategic asset for sustainable growth and long-term utility management. If your organization is exploring decentralized reuse solutions, Vision Equipment is here to help.
Let’s identify opportunities, navigate permitting, and bring scalable solutions like the WaterHub® to your community. Contact Vision Equipment today to get started.
