{"id":74268,"date":"2026-05-18T10:38:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azud.com\/casos-de-exito\/desalination-of-irrigation-water-to-optimize-citrus-production\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T10:38:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:38:56","slug":"desalination-of-irrigation-water-to-optimize-citrus-production","status":"publish","type":"caso-de-exito","link":"https:\/\/azud.com\/en\/success-stories\/desalination-of-irrigation-water-to-optimize-citrus-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Desalination of irrigation water to Optimize Citrus Production"},"featured_media":64537,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"compania_titulo_":"Citrus Farming","compania_imagen":"https:\/\/azud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/desalinizacion-riego-3.webp","compania_texto":"<p>The project is being carried out on a citrus farm located in an area where water is scarce and, in addition, has a high salt content. Under these conditions, the quality of the irrigation water is critical, as it directly affects the <strong>tree growth and crop quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Faced with an increasingly evident water shortage, the producer needed to ensure a reliable water supply. Therefore, he sought a solution that would allow him to rely less on external sources and make better use of available resources, committing to more efficient and sustainable use of water.<\/p>\n","el_reto_imagen":"https:\/\/azud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/desalinizacion-riego-4.webp","compania_texto_copy":"<p>The client faced several limitations due to the quality of the available water:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The high salinity caused stress in the crops and hindered their growth.<\/li>\n<li>Nutrient uptake was reduced, which directly affected crop yield.<\/li>\n<li>There was a risk of salt accumulation in the soil, which could compromise its long-term fertility.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, it depended on increasingly limited and expensive sources of fresh water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this context, the main challenge was <strong>transform this water source with high salinity into a resource suitable for intensive irrigation<\/strong>, without harming either crop productivity or soil health.<\/p>\n","la_solucion_imagen":"https:\/\/azud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/desalinizacion-riego-6.webp","la_solucion_texto":"<p>AZUD developed a comprehensive reverse osmosis desalination solution <strong>AZUD WATERTECH Osmopack<\/strong>, designed specifically for the conditions at the facility. This system incorporates a comprehensive treatment process, in which Filtration plays a key role as a preliminary step to ensure the process's performance.<\/p>\n<p>The implemented system includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Integrated disc filtration as a pretreatment step<\/strong>, removing suspended solids and protecting the reverse osmosis membranes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AZUD WATERTECH Osmopack<\/strong>, a compact system that reduces salinity and removes harmful compounds from irrigation water.<\/li>\n<li>Design optimization based on the quality of the incoming water and the crop's needs.<\/li>\n<li>Automated operating and cleaning systems that ensure continuity and ease of use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","beneficios_imagen":"https:\/\/azud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/desalinizacion-riego-5.webp","beneficios_texto":"<p>The implementation of the system has led to significant improvements in both agronomic and operational areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduction of salinity in irrigation water.<\/li>\n<li>Improved nutrient uptake and root development.<\/li>\n<li>Increased productivity and quality in tomato cultivation.<\/li>\n<li>Prevention of soil salinization and preservation of soil fertility.<\/li>\n<li>Possibility of using alternative water sources (groundwater, brackish water, or reclaimed water).<\/li>\n<li>Improving sustainability and efficiency in water use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a result, water is no longer a constraint on production,<strong> ensuring high-quality Irrigation even in times of water scarcity<\/strong>. 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