Water Treatment Sulfur Solutions

Permitted Effluent Compliance

Environmental agencies set regulations and standards around effluent discharge into the environment, typically water bodies like rivers, lakes, or oceans. Facilities must undergo regular monitoring and reporting of water quality, considering pollutants like:

• Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): Oxygen consumed by bacteria and other microorganisms while they decompose organic matter under aerobic conditions at a certain temperature.
• Total Suspended Solids (TSS): Fine particles dispersed in water (sometimes called suspended sediment).
• pH: An abbreviation for “potential of hydrogen” referring to the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution.
• Phosphorus (P): Made up of fertilizers, manure, and other organic waste, phosphorus in excess can decrease oxygen in a body of water, triggering other negative outcomes.
• Nitrogen (N): Like phosphorus, nitrogen in excess can contribute to adverse health and ecological effects.
• Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG): Common in food processing plants or industrial facilities, FOG can solidify causing costly blockages and other environmental problems.
• Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Synthetic chemicals sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals” are used in household products and industrial settings to repel oil, water, and heat. Due to their widespread use, PFAS have been found in the environment.

Compliance with permitted effluent standards is important to protect fragile ecosystems and public health, especially as sustainability increasingly takes a central role in political and public arenas. Companies who don’t meet standards face fines, penalties, and other legal action. Sulfur can be a critical part of a facility’s toolkit supporting a compliant water treatment program aiding in processes like dechlorination, reducing pollutants like heavy metals and oxidized contaminants, odor control, and pH adjustment.

The Complete Solution

Beyond sulfur in wastewater, Hydrite takes a comprehensive look at a facility’s water treatment plan. This includes other high-performing products like specialty-inhibited propylene glycol and peracetic acid (PAA), as well as expertise in:

• Boiler system management
• Cooling system management
• Hot and chilled close loop system management
• Industrial reverse osmosis
• Foam control

With a commitment to excellence and environmental stewardship, Hydrite is a trusted partner for water treatment solutions that deliver results. Working closely with our customers, we identify challenges, implement cost-effective solutions, and provide ongoing support to optimize system performance and ensure regulatory compliance.