The Role of Membrane-Based Technologies in Environmental Treatment and Reuse of Produced Water

Produced water (PW) generation has been increasing recently due to the expansion of fossil fuel extraction and aging oil wells worldwide, especially in United States. The adverse health risks, seismicity, environmental impacts associated with PW have become a challenging concern. Therefore, there is increased demand for improved treatment reuse management options. There are multiple methods treating PW; this article focuses on through membrane filtration. Moreover, mini review aims summarize statistics abundance trends over time, briefly call attention health-related issues, highlight some challenges, mention potential purposes an emphasis States, largest generator worldwide.