Better wastewater management cuts costs
Industrial wastewater presents a unique treatment challenge , and wastewater generated by food processing can be especially difficult to manage . High organic content combines with grit and other nuisance solids to create a mix with the costly potential to clog , damage and reduce overall plant effectiveness .
What industrial business might not know , however , is that their wastewater may present opportunities for cost savings and operational improvement .
In our experience , industrial businesses have three key areas of opportunity that can almost always be improved by adopting better wastewater management practices .
CUT SURCHARGES AND STAY COMPLIANT
Ineffective , underperforming water treatment equipment result in effluent that exceeds regulatory maximums and increases effluent surcharge costs .
Many companies consider these surcharges to be simply a “ cost of doing business ”— but this can make them an optimisation blind spot .
By optimising , upgrading or replacing these treatment systems or the equipment that supports and protects them , facilities can ensure that overall treatment is optimised — resulting in cleaner effluent
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INCREASE EFFICIENCY
Inefficient , ineffective industrial water treatment systems create unnecessary costs that reduce company profitability .
Wastewater treatment is a closed system , and each step in the process affects the overall efficiency of that system . By focusing on increasing efficiencies upstream in the treatment process — screening , grit and solids removal , for example — owners and operators can ensure more cost-effective operation downstream and cut the cost of treatment overall .
REDUCE DOWNTIME
“ Time is money ” is a cliché for a reason , though a more apposite one might be
“ downtime is lost money ”. Businesses simply cannot afford for systems to be offline for extended periods , particularly unexpectedly .
Wastewater typically contains a range of nuisance materials that can cause clogging or abrasion damage . In the worst cases , these can take systems out of action for cleaning , maintenance or repair .
By ensuring that their wastewater treatment systems are effective and optimised for their specific type of effluent , businesses can reduce clogging , wear and tear , minimising planned downtime and preventing unplanned downtime . ‘
“ We have over 40 years of experience in the water industry , and as the solidliquid separation experts we ’ re better placed than anyone to help food industry professionals to save money on their wastewater ,” said Louisa Mafeld , Industrial Business Development Manager at Hydro International . “ We work closely with businesses to identify the right solution , and our collaborative approach to solving customer challenges is what enables businesses to improve overall treatment efficiency , discharge environmentally compliant effluent and , ultimately , save money .”
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