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The issue of how to manage industrial effluent is one that’s faced by countless businesses across a wide range of industries. One of the most important reasons that the industrial water treatment sector is so tightly regulated is its huge and vital role in ensuring compliance to environmental standards on a local, national and global scale. Hazardous industrial effluent can have a catastrophic effect on surrounding ecosystems, aquatic life and agriculture, and also endanger human life when illegally or improperly discharged into our waterways and drinking supplies. How Can a Wastewater Treatment Company Benefit the Environment? Front and centre in every professional wastewater treatment company’s remit should be the commitment to consult, implement and maintain an effective solution that will benefit not only the client’s bottom line, but also the environment. Here’s how. Reduce the Use One of the primary aims of every business that uses water in their operations should be to reduce the amount they use. Water conservation and stewardship is a high-profile global issue, so implementing a proactive and sustainable program for water management and treatment is (or should be) at the heart of every decision made. Recycle and Reuse A professional wastewater treatment company will ensure any effluent or run off is appropriately treated and free of harmful chemicals or bacteria before it is released into the environment. However, there are many instances in which the treated wastewater can be recycled and then reused in the industrial process. Not only is this an effective way to protect the environment, it also means less fresh water is required, which is invariably a substantial bonus to a company’s bottom line. While the initial outlay to install an effective, sustainable effluent treatment plant can be high, it will result in considerably less operational costs in the long run (as long as it is regularly maintained). Consider the Carbon Footprint Good wastewater practices also affect the size and scope of an operation’s energy consumption and carbon output. An innovative, high-tech solution installed by a professional wastewater treatment company will reduce reliance on water intensive processes and allow for the reuse of the treated effluent. It can also serve to promote a holistic approach across all departments in the goal to reduce the carbon footprint of the business. Forward-thinking Technology and Mindset With more and more industries producing ever more harmful waste, technology is by necessity moving at a rapid rate to keep up. “Green” technology is booming and nowhere is this more apparent than in the wastewater treatment sector. Strict environmental regulatory requirements mean that businesses are under huge pressure to maintain compliance, with solutions available to meet the vast range of requirements. High-tech systems can be tailored to bespoke operational needs, streamlining processes and optimising their efficacy to ensure they comply with the stringent regulations put in place by the UK government. Maintaining a Reputation A company’s reputation might not seem to have much to do with benefiting the environment, but with consumers becoming more eco-conscious, the reputational value of employing a wastewater treatment company is considerable. By maintaining good water stewardship, a company can avoid any negative connotations associated with effluent and boost their green credentials. With even tighter controls set to be put in place in the future, it’s never been more important to be on the front foot — not only for a profitable business, but for the preservation of the planet’s declining natural resources. Author Plate Sean Clifford is an advisor at AllWater Technologies Ltd, a wholly independent wastewater treatment company providing consultation and equipment, including reverse osmosis water systems. Bringing together a host of experience and specialist knowledge, the company is committed to building and maintaining long-term relationships and creating maximum value and benefit for their customers.
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