Vortech Water Solutions

We’re heading to NEWEA’s 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibit in Boston (Jan 25–28) and we’d love to see you there. 🎤 Speaking session highlight Peter Leonard (Technical Lead, VorTech Water Solutions) will be presenting: “Achieving Higher Energy Efficiency and Lower Maintenance in an Industrial MBR Using Vortex Powered Aeration™” 📍 Where / when Industrial Wastewater – Session 35 🗓️ Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM 📌 Boston Marriott Copley Place Peter will share real-world insights on improving energy efficiency and reducing maintenance burden in industrial MBR operation. If you’re attending NEWEA, drop a comment or message us—we’d be glad to connect in Boston. #NEWEA #Wastewater #IndustrialWastewater #MBR #EnergyEfficiency #Aeration #WaterInnovation #OneWater #PFAS #Operations

🎉💧 We’re proud to share that we’re one of the winners of UpLink – World Economic Forum and HCL Group’s Water Resilience Challenge. Alongside nine other pioneering start-ups, we’re building solutions that strengthen water infrastructure, reshape water use in agri-food systems and optimize water across tech and energy. We’re excited to collaborate with fellow challenge winners, UpLink and partners from the World Economic Forum’s Food and Water Initiative. This milestone gives us the partnerships, visibility and support to scale our impact and help build a more water-resilient future. 🙌 Learn more on UpLink: wef.ch/3Yukepj #WEF26 HCL Enterprise Desalytics - EarthFokus - ElectraMet - FLOCEAN - Hohonu - iFLUX - NoorNation - SWAN Systems - Xatoms UpLink – World Economic Forum - World Economic Forum HCL Enterprise Arup - AtkinsRéalis - BlueTech Research - Burnt Island Ventures - DCVC - Ecolab - GRUNDFOS - ICLEI -  Imagine H2O - Isle Utilities - PureTerra Ventures

🔊 Reducing noise. Improving communities. Environmental noise is an increasingly important consideration for wastewater treatment plants — not just for regulatory compliance, but for operator safety and community relations. A recent independent noise emission survey compared conventional aeration systems with Vortex Powered Aeration™ (VPA™) at two operational wastewater treatment plants. The results were clear: ✔️ Up to 10–14 dB noise reduction at peak locations when replacing surface aerators ✔️ Average reductions of 7 dB across oxidation ditches ✔️ 6.5 dB peak noise reduction compared to fine bubble diffused aeration with blowers ✔️ Meaningful decreases in perceived loudness — without additional sound attenuation equipment Because a 10 dB reduction is perceived as roughly halving loudness, these improvements can significantly reduce a plant’s acoustic footprint, help meet boundary limits, and improve relationships with surrounding communities. At Vortech, we believe performance shouldn’t come at the cost of noise. VPA™ delivers efficient aeration with quieter operation built in. #WastewaterTreatment #Aeration #NoiseReduction #VPA #SustainableInfrastructure #EnvironmentalEngineering #CommunityImpact

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐱 "𝐃𝐚𝐲 1" 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.📉 When specifying wastewater treatment systems, we often look at peak efficiency numbers. But in the field, performance is a moving target. Data shows that traditional Fine Bubble Diffused Aeration (FBDA) is a race against time (Source: Sobhani et al., 2015 – Diffuser Membrane Efficiency and its Associated Aeration Energy, WEF Proceedings). Depending on your choice of material, perforation pattern, air flow rate and wastewater characteristics, the "Fouling Tax" can hit your operational budget hard: 🔹 EPDM and Polyurethane: Even the best performers can lose significant efficiency over time. In many conditions, efficiency can plummet by 50% as pores clog and scaling takes hold. 🔹 Vortech VPA: By using fluid mechanics instead of flexible membranes with tiny perforations to generate our fine bubbles, we maintain consistent performance. We have no membrane to foul and so don't have a "best-case" or "worst-case" material scenario. Engineers and end users receive exactly what they planned for; effective, consistent oxygen transfer performance for the life of the plant. For utilities and industrial plants, this means predictable energy costs, lower maintenance risks, and no performance surprises 5 years down the line. By removing the "Day 1" performance gamble, we enable utilities to lock in their energy budgets and ESG targets for the long term. #EngineeringSubstance #WastewaterTreatment #EnergyEfficiency #VortechSolutions #Infrastructure #SustainableTech #WaterInnovation

Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure goals require more than just standard solutions; they require scalable, efficient water technology. Vortech is heading to the Stormwater and Wastewater Conference in KSA to discuss how our solutions integrate into the region's ambitious water management projects. As we continue to build our commercial footprint in the Middle East, we are looking to connect with partners who prioritize operational efficiency and sustainable scaling. If you are attending #StormwaterKSA, let’s discuss how Vortech can support your upcoming initiatives. #Vortech #WaterManagement #SaudiVision2030 #Infrastructure #WaterTech Sean Mulligan Mohammed Shan

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫! Pleased to announce that our latest Vortech Powered Aeration (VPA) units have just been delivered to Central Highlands Water in Victoria, Australia. This marks our second deployment in the region, and with another forward thinking utility committed to water innovation and sustainability. VPA was designed to eliminate key efficiency and maintenance headaches of traditional aeration. Our first installation was on the west coast. This latest mid-Australia deployment is testament to the region's demand for smarter, more resilient water infrastructure and will help showcase benefits of the latest technology. A big thank you to the team on the ground for efforts to date. Stay tuned for project updates in due course. VPA clearly gaining traction in Oz! #WaterInnovation #Sustainability #Vortech #Aeration #AustraliaWater #CircularEconomy #WastewaterTreatment

Was a pleasure to have Max Rao, P.Eng. of Aquafy Water Technologies Inc. join us at a Vortex Powered Aeration (VPA) facility on the west coast of Ireland last week. If you would like to learn more about VPA for new build or if we can help upgrade an existing treatment plant with a simple drop-in solution, just let us know. https://lnkd.in/eXqqSph8

🌱 💧Proud to Be Shortlisted for the Green Technology Award 2026 🌍 We’re delighted to share that Vortech Water Solutions has been shortlisted for the Green Technology Award at the 2026 Green Awards. It’s a huge honour to see our work in sustainable water and wastewater treatment infrastructure recognised alongside some of Ireland’s most respected organisations who are driving the transition to a low-carbon future – including Uisce Éireann Irish Water, Eli Lilly and Company, An Post, ABP Food Group, BWG Foods UC, daa, Energia, EirGrid Group, Grant Thornton Ireland, Gas Networks Ireland, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, GE HealthCare, Abbott, Bulmers Ireland, Kerry Dairy Ireland, Dawn Meats, Waterways Ireland, Kepak Group, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP, Tesco, Vodafone, AbbVie, LinkedIn and Bank of Ireland, among other many amazing companies across the shortlist. This recognition is a testament to the commitment of our team, partners and customers who are helping us address sustainability challenges of wastewater treatment and support Ireland’s wider climate and sustainability goals.

We’re delighted to be recognised by BlueTech Research for our work in advancing sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure. At Vortech Water Solutions, innovation is only meaningful when it helps our customers achieve real results, reducing lifecycle costs, improving safety and accelerating progress toward environmental and sustainability goals. Our technology is now delivering impact across utilities and industry around the globe, proving that smart engineering can drive both performance and resilience. A big thank you to Paul O'Callaghan and the BlueTech Research team for preparing this article, and to our partners and clients who share our vision for a cleaner, more efficient water future! https://lnkd.in/eTbRibwg

Fantastic to see the SCALE community by Platform94 celebrating its first anniversary, an incredible success story after just one year! 🎉 As proud members of the community, we at Vortech Water Solutions are delighted to be part of this dynamic network of innovative, export-focused companies scaling from Ireland to the world. Congratulations to Marie Donnellan, the entire Platform94 team, and Enterprise Ireland on building such a strong ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and international growth. https://lnkd.in/dFbte7a5