How Billions of Gallons of Waste Water Are Recycled Into Pure Drinking Water

How Billions of Gallons of Wastewater Are Recycled Into Pure Drinking Water

Every year, billions of gallons of wastewater are collected and transformed into clean, drinkable water — an engineering marvel that sustains cities, industries, and entire ecosystems. What was once waste becomes a source of life through advanced treatment and technology.

In this documentary, The Factoran takes you inside massive treatment plants where wastewater goes through multiple purification stages. From powerful filtration systems and high-pressure membranes to ultraviolet sterilization and mineral balancing, discover how science and precision turn contaminated water into crystal-clear purity.

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▶ Watch now to explore how automation, chemistry, and human expertise come together to recycle billions of gallons of wastewater into pure drinking water — shaping a sustainable future for the planet.

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00:00 Introduction
01:00 Overview
02:23 Collection and Preliminary Treatment
04:29 Primary Treatment
06:13 Biological Secondary Treatment
08:01 Tertiary Treatment
09:48 Sludge Treatment & Energy Recovery
10:43 Sludge Treatment & Energy Recovery
12:12 Seawater Intake & Pretreatment
14:01 From Ocean To Tap
15:35 Conclusion