With growing legislation and associated pressures, the past few years have seen a need for the chemicals industry to become more sustainable and reduce their impact on the environment particularly in relation to water use and effluent treatment.
Nowadays, the term ‘sustainable’ is most commonly associated with the environment and despite the high levels of peak rainfall we have seen over the last year, reducing overall water use remains a priority particularly as water stress in many areas across Europe becomes a growing concern. Becoming ‘sustainable’ is not just about minimising the impact industrial operations have on the environment, it is about improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness for it to be viable long term.
Ondeo Industrial Solutions, part of Degremont Industry, operate and maintain process and effluent treatment plants on behalf of its customers throughout the industry. We understand the pressures our customers are under and how to operate a plant’s water cycle most efficiently and effectively. Simple operational changes can make a considerable difference to the overall management of an effluent treatment plant. However, many factors have to be evaluated first including operational changes and financial investment if required. By understanding your water cycle and making the appropriate improvements, your plant can reap the benefits in relation to operational efficiency, profitability, plant reliability, health & safety performance, water use and overall environmental impact.
