Industrial Wastewater

Effective Technologies For Contaminant Removal in Wastewater

Most industrial processes produce some type of aqueous-based waste stream. These waste streams must be treated before they are recycled, reused, or discharged into municipal wastewater systems or surface waters due to undesirable by-products that are produced. The type of treatment needed will depend on the type of industrial process and the resulting contaminants present in the waste stream. Inorganic particles such as sand, grit, or metal particles may be relatively easy to remove through the use of filtration technology. Organic contamination such as plant materials, fibers, and food waste may be filterable as well, but many are significant concerns due to environmental persistence or significant environmental/health impact. Pharmaceuticals, endocrine disrupting compounds, hormones, radionuclides from uranium mining, processing nuclear fuel from operating nuclear reactors, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as well as toxins such as pesticides, poisons, herbicides have all been demonstrated to present significant concerns. Graver can work with you to determine the best treatment scheme to address your unique situation.