Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. broke ground on a 15-acre industrial reclamation water plant that will increase the chipmaker’s wastewater recycling rate up to 90% at its north Phoenix fab site.
TSMC’s industrial reclamation water plant is designed to achieve “near zero liquid discharge,” meaning the company will have the ability to reuse nearly every drop of water. The IRWP will support TSMC’s two fabs at its north Phoenix site with capacity to expand to accommodate future fabs, according to a company announcement.
TSMC Arizona President Rose Castanares said the near zero liquid discharge design of the company’s IRWP illustrates its commitment to green manufacturing and maintaining the water supply for a growing Phoenix community.
“One of the many reasons we chose Phoenix for our U.S. operation was the state’s and city’s thoughtful and thorough planning, including a water supply plan for 100 years,” Rose Castanares, president of TSMC Arizona, said in a statement. “We know that water is a constant concern in the region. We will be a responsible corporate neighbor in our use of natural resources, including water.”
TSMC breaks ground on water recycling plant
TSMC broke ground on a 15-acre industrial water reclamation plant at its north Phoenix fab site. What impact will the water recycling plant have?
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