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title: Managing the San Ardo Water Reclamation Facility in a Truly Sustainable Way
description: The production site in San Ardo, CA features the first-ever installation of OPUS® technology. Discover how Veolia manages the facility in a truly sustainable way.
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# Managing the San Ardo Reclamation Facility in a Truly Sustainable Way

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## Technology and operations expertise help optimize a water reclamation facility

The production site in San Ardo, CA features the first-ever installation of OPUS® (Optimized Pretreatment and Unique Separation) technology.

The project is the first produced water desalination facility in the world to use OPUS technology, a multiple-treatment process that removes contaminants sufficiently to meet the requirements for discharge.

 

**Download our case study** to discover how Veolia provides daily operations and oversees the facility to optimize the field through:

- Daily plant management
- Engineering support both onsite and offsite
- Regular carry out of independent pilot studies
- Troubleshooting as required to maintain operational efficiency