Chemical and materials company DuPont received a 2026 WateReuse Award for Excellence in the Transformational Innovation category for its FilmTec Fortilife XC160UHP elements. The reverse osmosis solution is designed to help industrial users advance wastewater treatment and reuse while enabling minimal‑ and zero‑liquid‑discharge (MLD/ZLD) strategies.

The FilmTec Fortilife XC16UHP, a reverse osmosis element designed to concentrate wastewater streams, enables a more efficient and sustainable approach to water reuse and wastewater treatment. With the ability to operate under ultra-high-pressure conditions, FilmTec Fortilife XC160UHP elements enable high water recovery to support industrial users facing stringent discharge regulations while reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions and operational costs.

“We’re honored that the FilmTec Fortilife XC160UHP element has been recognized for its ability to transform industrial wastewater treatment and reuse,” says Gary Gu, global technology leader for DuPont Water Solutions. “By helping customers lower operating costs, reduce energy use, and strengthen sustainability performance, this innovation delivers meaningful value where it matters most.”

This award builds on continued recognition for FilmTec Fortilife XC160UHP and its potential impact on industrial water reuse applications, with recent recognitions from the R&D100 and Edison Awards.  

The WateReuse Awards for Excellence program recognizes WateReuse members and their projects and partnerships that advance the adoption of water reuse through leadership in education, advocacy, technology and water resource management. The award was presented at the 2026 WateReuse Symposium, held March 8–11, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Source: DuPont