PepsiCo is seeking to determine the availability and feasibility of low energy water extraction technologies for use as potable water in food and beverage manufacturing plants.

If cost-effective and proven to be safe, this water could be used in product. An intermediate goal is to reduce the amount of water used to produce product in manufacturing plants.

• The water extraction technology is low-cost, with a target of $25-50 per 1000 gallons. If this is not achievable, the applicant must have ideas as to how to lower the cost.
• The technology produces potable water quality (per EPA drinking water standards).
• Applicants are able to define sources of energy that can be utilized (i.e., waste heat at our facilities, renewable, etc.) and the cost.
• Applicants are able to quantify the impact of climate variation on water extraction volume.
• The technology is ready to be piloted.

• The technology should not be larger than the rooftop space available on a beverage plant, which is ~ 4,645 – 9,290 square meters.
• The technology ideally will be adaptable to most climates.
• The applicant ideally will be able to partner in customizing solutions.
• The water will be ideally used in products, in which case all equipment would need to be capable of obtaining NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) 61 certification.

• Water reuse processes
• Use of municipal wastewater
• Water efficiency tactics