Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Industrial Wastewater Applications

Industrial wastewater contaminants, such as heavy metals, organic compounds, and microorganisms, pose environmental and health risks if left untreated.

At USP Technologies (USP), we understand the unique challenges industrial wastewater treatment plants face. Our tailored wastewater treatment solutions serve a variety of industries, including oil and gas, food and dairy, agriculture, brewing, pulp and paper, and more. We provide turnkey solutions that allow you to focus on other critical aspects of your business while we enhance your wastewater treatment processes.

Connect with one of our experts today to learn more about USP Technologies’ services.

Common Treatment Needs in Industrial Wastewater

USP Technologies can help solve a variety of treatment challenges for industrial wastewater, with applications including:

• Suspended solids: Total suspended solids (TSS) are undissolved solid matter in a water sample and are used as a measure of water clarity (turbidity) in aquatic ecosystems. TSS measurements are used to determine the level of pollution in effluent.
• Fats, oils, and grease (FOG): Primarily accumulated from food preparation, FOG can clog sewage pipes, leading to blockages and overflows.
• pH imbalances: Acidic or alkaline chemicals are added to bring the water’s pH level into the desired range. Fluctuations and imbalances can disrupt ecosystems and corrode equipment.
• Bacteria and pathogens: Major pathogenic bacteria in wastewater are Legionella, salmonella, and Escherichia coli (E. coli). If the water is not properly treated, these contaminants can lead to serious human illnesses.
• Heavy metals: Metals are often discharged from mining, manufacturing, and electroplating industries. Some examples are lead, mercury, and cadmium, which may pollute the water and soil.
• Specific chemicals: Pharmaceutical wastewater often contains a complex mix of organic and inorganic compounds. When chemicals like selenium and pharmaceuticals persist in the environment, they become toxic.

The Wastewater Treatment Process

At USP Technologies, we utilize a full-service, chemical-agnostic treatment process following these phases:

Testing and Evaluation

Depending on your concerns, we may perform various tests to identify issues according to your specific parameters, such as biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and total organic carbon (TOC). This phase considers what is allowable for your facility and what we will tailor a treatment plan to address.

Chemical Treatment

The chemical treatment process addresses overly acidic or alkaline wastewater and treats toxic materials. Our holistic approach targets a broad range of concerns through chemical solutions that remove contaminants, break down difficult-to-treat compounds, and disinfect the water.

Biological Treatment

Adding microorganisms to the wastewater supports the process of breaking down organic waste. Aerobic and anaerobic processes both utilize unique microorganisms to reduce the measured BOD. These dense populations flourish in environments where they have pollutants to consume, allowing a natural process to control the amount of dissolved organic waste in the water.

Advanced Tertiary Treatment

If testing after the previous steps reveals that your wastewater needs further treatment to reach your goals, our experts will identify any ongoing concerns and the best solutions for addressing them. As your full-service industrial wastewater treatment provider, we can explore several options to ensure the final effluent meets your standards.

USP’s Solutions for Industrial Wastewater Applications

We provide disinfection solutions for wastewater to help destroy pathogenic organisms and prevent the spread of waterborne diseases, which are harmful to humans, animals, and plants. Our team of experts provides full-service applications to improve all aspects of wastewater management. These processes ensure safe discharge and use. The following methods comply with environmental regulations.

Odor Control

Volatile organic compounds like hydrogen sulfide can cause unpleasant odors in wastewater, which are often compared to the smell of rotten eggs. Operational, mechanical, and chemical treatment techniques are used to control wastewater odors.

Supplemental Dissolved Oxygen

Aerobic microorganisms rely on dissolved oxygen to break down pollutants. Insufficient dissolved oxygen (DO) can lead to treatment inefficiencies and undesirable byproducts, such as methane and hydrogen sulfide. USP’s effective sludge treatment can increase the amount of oxygen dissolved in water to improve the efficiency of biological processes.

Disinfection

Effective wastewater disinfection is a critical step toward protecting human health and maintaining the environment. This technique addresses pathogenic organisms that other forms of treatment cannot remove and protects the natural ecosystem by controlling their spread.

Alkalinity

Dissolved compounds, suspended organic matter, and bicarbonates can cause alkalinity in wastewater. These pH fluctuations may result in problems related to nitrification, sludge sedimentation, and dewatering. The pH in areas with soft water or plants with high ammonia and sodium loads is especially difficult to control. USP’s effective solutions can help stabilize pH levels.

NOx Abatement

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are major pollutants from fuel combustion, nitric acid manufacturing, metal finishing operations, and other processes. In the atmosphere, they can result in acid rain, ozone accumulation, and photochemical smog. There are various gas scrubbing methods to remove NOx and disinfect wastewater.

Bioaugmentation

Bioaugmentation involves adding natural or manufactured microorganisms to enhance the ability of native microbes to degrade pollutants. This treatment is useful for remediating soil, treating wastewater, and cleaning spills. It can be a short-term or long-term solution until system changes and plant upgrades can be implemented.

Industries Benefiting From Wastewater Treatment

Our industrial wastewater treatment solutions address critical needs across sectors requiring clean water that will not pose environmental or health concerns:

• Animal waste digesters
• Beer and brewing
• Composting
• Chemicals and resins
• Dairy
• Electronics
• Food processing
• Meat/poultry processing
• Hazardous wastes
• Landfills
• Machining
• Mining and metallurgy
• Municipal wastewater
• Oil refining
• Potable water
• Power generation
• Pulp and paper
• Upstream oil & gas
• Site remediation
• Textiles
• Timber products

Choose USP Technologies for Industrial Wastewater Treatment

USP Technologies’ team of dedicated experts uses a holistic approach to identifying the right treatment process for your needs, beginning with thorough system audits and tests to assess your wastewater characteristics. We pinpoint your specific wastewater treatment needs and work with you to formulate treatment goals. Our wastewater treatment experts will then seamlessly implement your new system and provide ongoing monitoring and adjustments to achieve optimal performance. USP’s team of engineers and service personnel can provide technical assistance when you have any questions.

At USP Technologies, we recognize that one size does not fit all when it comes to wastewater treatment. Our wastewater treatment solutions are customizable for chemical plants, oil and gas refineries, food and dairy, agriculture, brewing, pulp and paper, and other industrial facilities to ensure our approach is tailored to your individual needs. Your custom design solution will use the most appropriate technologies and chemicals to help:

• Ensure regulatory compliance: Stay compliant with local and international regulations.
• Increase operating efficiency: Streamline your operations for maximum productivity.
• Reduce costs: Save money with our efficient and cost-effective treatment methods.

Contact Us for a Tailored Solution

Optimize your wastewater management processes with tailored solutions from USP Technologies today. Get in touch with our wastewater treatment experts so we can help identify your ideal solution. We look forward to supporting you through consultation, assessment, implementation, and continuous support. USP Technologies is dedicated to providing you with the right solutions that meet your needs for your ongoing success.