Automotive Parts Manufacturer
ProChem Saves Client $70,000 in Water and Sewer Fees
Goal
A major automotive parts manufacturer wanted to achieve zero wastewater discharge.
Background
A major automotive parts manufacturer generated wastewater containing lead, palladium, zinc, copper, chromium and nickel. The facility was having difficulty treating the 200,000 gallons of wastewater per day and meeting new discharge permit limits.
The Solution
After studying the processes, ProChem proposed water reclamation and zero discharge as obtainable objectives. ProChem, Inc. performed bench scale and on-site pilot testing to confirm the feasibility of reusing water. Upon the completion of the assessment, ProChem's technical staff determined the metals selective ion exchange program would meet the customer's objectives. ProChem designed a system meeting the customer's regulatory and economic goals. Upon customer approval, ProChem installed the proposed water reuse system.
The Result
The wastewater treatment system removed multiple metals and created reusable water with an ROI of less than one year. The columns are regenerated off-site at the ProChem permitted facility, providing the customer a turn-key solution. The treatment system saved approximately $70,000.00 alone in water and sewer fees. Since ProChem designed and built the system, thousands of dollars were saved on engineering and consulting fees. ProChem's customer also received the following benefits:
- Complete water reuse with zero discharge
- Significant reduction in labor
- Elimination of heavy metal sludge generation and disposal
- Elimination of permit violations and reporting
- Elimination of hazardous wastewater treatment chemicals and regeneration chemicals
- Significant reduction in regulatory paperwork.