The Challenge:
An industrial facility near Indianapolis used 1,200 gallons of municipal water daily for industrial processes involved in manufacturing polymers for commercial paint products. This manufacturing contaminated the process water, resulting in 1,200 gallons of process water with a hazardous designation due to a low flash point. Prior to contacting Clear Water Services, the facility consolidated and stored the wastewater for regular disposal through deep well injection— a method of hazardous and non-hazardous liquid waste disposal where fluids are pumped into underground rock formations meant to keep the waste from migrating upward.
While it's considered a secure method due to the depth and geological barriers, deep well injection disposal can pose risks if not properly managed, such as potential groundwater contamination or induced seismic activity. It is considerably costly for the waste generator and hard on the environment.
The Solution:
Inspired by the opportunity to save disposal costs and better protect the environment, the client contacted Clear Water Services to find a way to reduce hazardous concentrations enough to eliminate the hazardous designation for hauled wastewater. However, the team at our Midwest branch had more ambitious goals and collected end-of-day facility wastewater to conduct lab treatability testing. The results proved promising, and the team designed and installed a five-phase treatment system that now reduces contaminants by 99.74% and completely eliminates hazardous waste, resulting in clean water that can be reused for on-site processes. This treatment solution eliminates disposal costs and significantly decreases municipal freshwater usage while safeguarding the environment from damage. A genuine win-win-win!
What's Next:
Every site has unique conditions that we consider when designing a water treatment system. Saving water, reducing costs, and eliminating unnecessary environmental harm are only a few of the major benefits of assessing your water treatment solutions with a knowledgeable partner. If you have a tricky situation that you’d like to discuss, reach out to our team. Clear Water Services has been developing stormwater, groundwater, and process water treatment solutions since 1998, and our staff of dedicated treatment professionals are adept at finding the best solution for your project's needs and budget. Contact us to get started.
