Listen to this article

Key Highlights

INL developed a water reclamation system for Camp Buehring

The system filters gray water for reuse in toilets and irrigation

Project supports DOD goals for resilient, self-sufficient bases

System reduces water delivery needs in desert military zones

Camp Buehring , a United States military base nestled in northern Kuwait just 20 miles from the Iraqi border, faces a challenge: there are no wells, rivers or other easily accessible sources of water .

In this arid region, water is a precious commodity. Soldiers rely on trucks to deliver the water they need for showers, drinking and flushing toilets. With an average annual rainfall of less than six inches and temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit in winter to a scorching 108-115

See Full Page