NanoH2O, Inc. Selected by The Artemis Project™ as a 2012 Top 50 Water Company

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NanoH2O, Inc., manufacturer of the most efficient and cost effective reverse osmosis (RO) membranes for seawater desalination, today announced that it has been chosen for the 2012 Artemis Top 50 Water Tech Listing™. This is the fourth consecutive year that NanoH2O has been named by the Artemis Project which promotes solutions to address global water challenges. This year's list was compiled by a jury that included experts from corporations such as Intel, Archer Daniels Midland, IBM, Ecolab and Syngenta as well as McKinsey, CH2M Hill, Carollo Engineers and Singapore's Public Utilities Board.

"The Artemis Top 50 is the water industry's benchmark for innovation that will matter. It identifies the new solutions that will meet the world's water challenges," stated Laura Shenkar, Chair of the Artemis Top 50™. "The Top 50 are some of the most promising start-ups in the emerging high tech wave in water."

"We are honored to be listed once again with other water sector innovators," said Jeff Green, CEO of NanoH2O, Inc. "Addressing water scarcity through reverse osmosis desalination has long been challenged by high energy costs. Our breakthrough nanocomposite membrane technology has gained rapid acceptance within the desalination industry because of its potential to decrease SWRO system energy consumption. Since their launch into the marketplace in April 2011, our QuantumFlux membranes have been installed in over 50 installations across thirty-three countries, representing more than 20 million gallons per day in cumulative capacity. We are grateful to be recognized by the Artemis Project in their efforts to highlight the most significant innovations in water purification technology."

About Artemis Water Strategy:
The Artemis Top 50 is hosted by Artemis Water Strategy.™ Artemis is a boutique consulting practice dedicated to helping companies thrive in a world of increasing water scarcity. We operate at the intersection of corporate strategy, advanced technology, investment and policy. We work with global corporations to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage through operational excellence in water management and assist advanced water technology companies in maximizing the value they bring to their customers. For more information visit: www.theartemisproject.com.

About NanoH2O, Inc.
NanoH2O, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets reverse osmosis (RO) mem­branes that change the fundamental economics of desalination. Based on breakthrough nanostructured materials and industry-proven polymer technology, NanoH2O's thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) QuantumFlux membranes dramatically improve desalination energy efficiency and productivity.  QuantumFlux seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) membranes deliver the highest flux and the highest salt rejection of any SWRO membrane on the market. QuantumFlux membranes are available in standard 8-inch (20 cm) diameter elements that fit easily into new and existing desalination plants, purifying water from a broad range of sources with improved productivity and water quality. QuantumFlux membranes are Standard 61 Certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for the production of drinking water. For more information, visit www.nanoh2o.com.

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