How water treatment chemicals add value to industrial wastewater solutions

Robert Denny
by Robert Denny
31 July 2024
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    Professionals in the wastewater sector rely on water treatment chemicals and associated services to help them meet regulatory limits however if not advised correctly water treatment chemicals can result in additional and unnecessary costs.

    Water treatment chemicals play an increasingly important role in the effluent water treatment process. A combination of rising running costs and stringent administrative concerns means that there is now a higher need to optimise operational performance than ever before. Thankfully, new innovations are helping companies to improve processes, whilst reducing regulatory charges. By working with Veolia Water Technologies, companies garner more stable results, helping plants to operate at more efficient levels of performance.

    Getting the right water treatment chemical program can be complex and requires the help of an expert. To this end, our team is on-hand to provide clients with support, sharing its technical knowledge and years of experience. To begin with, a full assessment of the wastewater treatment facility is conducted, reviewing the chemical composition of the existing effluent water. With cutting-edge effluent water monitoring technologies, the effluent profile of water is assessed by measuring factors such as flow rate, total suspended solids (TSS), chemical oxygen demand (COD) and the pH level of the water.

    After assessing the results, specific chemicals can be tailored that will perform the most effectively in the effluent water. Conducting a chemical composition review of the effluent stream allows our team of experts to carefully select the necessary chemical solutions. 

    Optimising water treatment chemical performance at a site has had a number of advantages. For one, chemical dose rates are far more predictable. As a result, companies may be able to reduce Mogden charges. Similarly, wastewater sludge management can be improved on-site. All in all, by working closely with our clients, we can help reduce the number of water treatment chemicals required, meaning less money to be paid on Mogden charges and sludge handling.

    To ensure that results remain stable post-installation, our team maintains regular contact with engineers at the plant. Together, engineers from both companies meet to discuss performance and to ensure any further alterations to the chemical levels are enacted upon.

    Veolia Water Technologies offers a range of solutions for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and resource recovery.

    Our team of technical experts are able to advise on the right systems and technologies based on specific requirements. Contact us to find out more.

    Robert Denny

    Author | Robert Denny

    Rob started his career working for Anglian Water, before moving on to become a technical sales specialist within the industrial water treatment sector designing water treatment programs for a number of industrial applications across the UK and Australia. Over the last 10 years he has been responsible for leading sales teams within this market, and for the last 3 years has been leading the Water Treatment Chemical services team for Veolia Water Technologies in the UK.

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