In July 2024, Aquacup, an international water technology brand under China Water Affairs Group (00855.HK), announced the successful operation of its pipeline direct drinking water system with a customized solar-themed equipment room at Wuhan Carbon Exchange Building.
The project provides drinking water services for the building, its financial industry park, and commercial complex. It represents Aquacup’s direct drinking water solution application in high-end public buildings.
Wuhan Carbon Exchange Building is the location of China’s national carbon emission trading registration and settlement system, serving as an important platform for carbon market registration and settlement. As a representative low-carbon building project, the building has high requirements for supporting facilities, operational efficiency, and sustainable development.
Traditional bottled water supply models may involve plastic consumption, transportation-related carbon emissions, and complex operation management, which are less aligned with the goals of green and low-carbon buildings. To address these needs, Aquacup provided an integrated pipeline direct drinking water solution featuring a customized open-view equipment room design. The solution combines safe drinking water supply, efficient operation, and architectural integration, supporting the building’s sustainable development goals.
Aquacup’s direct drinking water system for Wuhan Carbon Exchange Building adopts:
The nanofiltration process helps remove contaminants including heavy metals, bacteria, and viruses while retaining natural beneficial minerals.
The independent circulating pipeline system continuously supports stable and fresh water quality at different water outlets.
A key feature of the project is Aquacup’s customized solar-themed equipment room.
The equipment room design incorporates Wuhan’s regional characteristics of rivers and waterways and integrates with the architectural style of the building.
Different from traditional enclosed water treatment rooms, the solar-themed equipment room combines functionality with visual presentation, creating an integrated water facility within the building environment.
The system serves the building, surrounding financial industry park, and commercial complex through an integrated drinking water supply system.
Pipeline direct drinking water systems provide environmental benefits by reducing dependence on bottled water and lowering plastic consumption and transportation-related carbon emissions.
According to the research project “Integration of Key Technologies for Pipeline Direct Drinking Water and Construction of Carbon Emission Reduction Measurement and Accounting System” jointly conducted by Aquacup and the China Agricultural and Typical Industry Carbon Reduction and Carbon Trading Research Center of Hubei University:
If annual pipeline direct drinking water usage reaches 45 million tons, the system could:
The research aims to support the establishment of a unified carbon emission reduction measurement methodology and promote the inclusion of pipeline direct drinking water solutions in carbon benefit mechanisms.
Aquacup’s pipeline direct drinking water solution provides:
Green and Low-Carbon Value
Replacing bottled water with pipeline direct drinking water helps reduce plastic consumption and transportation-related carbon emissions, supporting building ESG goals.
Drinking Water Safety
Nanofiltration purification, food-grade pipeline materials, and independent circulation systems help ensure controlled water quality throughout the supply process.
Architectural Integration Value
The integration of water treatment facilities with architectural design improves the overall value of building environments.
Full-Cycle Delivery Capability
Aquacup provides integrated services covering:
The successful implementation of Wuhan Carbon Exchange Building demonstrates Aquacup’s ability to deliver customized pipeline direct drinking water solutions for green office buildings, commercial complexes, low-carbon industrial parks, and public landmark buildings.
Aquacup provides customized drinking water solutions for:
By combining drinking water safety, low-carbon benefits, and architectural integration, Aquacup continues to support global partners in developing sustainable water solutions.
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