Industrial Water Use

Industry uses water, as a raw material, for mixing, cooling or plant washdown as well as for washing and sanitary uses. Water supply and effluent disposal are not overheads, but are process costs, which you should monitor and minimise like any other cost.

Water Supply.
Water use is covered by a wide range of legislation, regulations and bylaws, with legal and financial penalties if you do not comply. The storage and distribution system within your premises must be suitable for maintaining the quality of the water supplied from the mains, both for domestic and industrial uses. Potable and non-potable water must be separated with no risk of affecting the incoming supply.

Effluent Discharge
Effluent disposal is a major cost to many industries, and difficult decisions must be taken. For example, should effluent streams be separated or mixed. Is partial or full treatment before discharge necessary?

Rain water runoff
Rainwater from industrial sites can be a major source of pollution to surface and ground waters. Runoff from your site can be more polluting than raw sewage, even if your processes are not particularly hazardous.

Compliance
Assessments should be carried out to ensure regulatory compliance, identify hazards and minimise risks to your staff, your customers and the public.

We can analyse water costs, carry out risk assessments and provide the services needed to optimise water use and maintain environmental and regulatory compliance.