A cobalt operation in Missouri prepared to restart production while confronting rising stored water that threatened safe access, regulatory compliance and the reopening timeline. Without rapid reduction, the site risked delayed commissioning, constrained operating space and escalating environmental exposure.

Montana’s harsh winters leave the power station with only a narrow window to control rising brine wastewater, and storage levels were already approaching critical thresholds as freezing conditions neared. Without timely reduction, the site faced overtopping risk, regulatory exposure, increased safety hazards for onsite teams and a winter-long loss of operational flexibility.

A facility accessible only by air in the Nunavut Territory of Canada needed a reliable way to manage rising water volumes across its sub-Arctic operations. Limited storage capacity for brine, combined with excess water generated by the site’s reverse osmosis plant, created immediate pressure on water balance control.

Without a reliable water management solution, the facility faced challenges in maintaining safe water levels and adhering to stringent environmental standards, which could impact both productivity and regulatory compliance.