Industrial wastewater is a great source of potentially dangerous contamination. In order to protect the natural environment, such as rivers, lakes, beaches, and coastal areas, increasingly stricter regulations have been implemented to limit the release of pathogenic microorganisms originating from industrial discharge. This has led many large-scale manufacturing facilities to implement UV as part of their wastewater treatment process.
The main reason UV has become a preferred solution compared to its alternatives is that it doesn’t create any chemical by-products. This is exceptionally important as discharge water is usually already filled with toxic chemicals. UV disinfection is also the most effective solution against almost all known pathogenic bacteria and viruses as well as chemically complex compounds.
Utilizing standard UV disinfection or advanced solutions such as AOP, ULTRAAQUA UV enables companies to re-use their process water, which leads to saved costs and environmental optimization. ULTRAAQUA UV has over 20 years of experience treating discharge and today its UV systems’ portfolio consists of a range of closed vessel and open channel UV systems.
ULTRAAQUA UV also provides de-chlorination, de-ozonation, TOC and AOP disinfection solutions. This enables the company to deliver a range of solutions for diverse infrastructures and applications.
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UV disinfection is preferred for treating industrial wastewater due to its effectiveness in neutralizing a wide range of pollutants and pathogens without the use of chemicals. UV systems thus provide a safer and more environmentally friendly option compared to traditional chemical treatments.
UV treatment is proven to be effective against biological contaminants in industrial wastewater. For complex industrial effluents with a variety of chemical pollutants and a high flow rate, UV may be used in conjunction with other treatment processes for comprehensive water quality improvement.
UV disinfection offers lower operational and maintenance costs compared to chemical treatment methods and helps industries comply with environmental regulations.
UV treatment significantly improves the reuse potential of industrial wastewater through chemical-free disinfection. This sustainable water management practice makes the water suitable for various non-potable applications.
UV systems can easily be customized to handle varying flow rates and different types of effluents, ensuring effective treatment for a wide range of industrial processes.
UV treatment helps industries all over the world meet environmental compliance standards through effective and eco-friendly water treatment, ensuring that the treated water meets the required quality standards for discharge or reuse.