When it comes to the concrete and stone industries, industrial wastewater treatment is a game-changing technology that allows worksites to recycle water from the mixing and curing process. By taking advantage of advanced technologies like slurry pits or mobile filter press systems, worksites reduce their carbon footprint and ensure regulatory compliance while streamlining operational efficiency and reducing costs.
Understanding Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater, also called slurry, is a byproduct of production processes in numerous industries, including stone, concrete, construction, mining, and more. The use cases for industrial water vary by industry, but include cooling machinery, keeping wood dust and particles out of the air, and washing tools and equipment.
During use, work water often becomes contaminated by solids and can’t be used again until it’s treated. Industrial wastewater treatment refers to the process by which solids and contaminants are removed so water can be reused or safely disposed of. Even if a worksite doesn’t intend to reuse its wastewater, effective treatment is necessary to maintain compliance with environmental and industry regulations.
Concrete and Stone Wastewater Treatment Technologies
In the concrete and stone industries, millions of gallons of water are used every day to mix concrete, clean equipment, and wash away stone dust produced by saws and grinders. This produces a large amount of wastewater with high levels of suspended solids—and filtering it can be challenging and costly. This is where advanced treatment technologies like filter press systems come in.
Filter presses are compact and efficient machines that force water through a series of filtration cloths to remove suspended solids. A high-quality filter press can remove 99 percent of slurry solids from work water.
Choosing the Best Filter Press System for Your Project
Filter press systems come in different shapes and sizes depending on your industry and the size of your project. A full-size filter press system produces the largest amount of pressure to dewater slurry, making them ideal for large, high-volume projects.
Mobile filter press systems, on the other hand, are portable, enabling convenient and proper water treatment throughout a job site wherever needed. Another option, small filter presses, require minimal maintenance and are more energy-efficient, so they can help you save on costs and energy bills.
When choosing a filter press, consider your slurry type (thick slurries, for example, may require larger press systems), the filtrate quality, size and portability needs, and estimated environmental impact.
Driving Operational Efficiency and Reducing Costs
Filter press systems reduce water use, saving on water bills and energy costs. With proper maintenance and diligent operation, industrial wastewater filtration systems can increase operational uptime, reduce wasteful expenses, and eliminate costly regulatory fines—all while maintaining or even boosting efficiency and productivity.
Getting Started with Full Circle Water
Full Circle Water is the industry leader in stone fabrication solutions and a true wastewater solutions partner. Our reliable, easy-to-use systems are ideal for the challenging operations of the concrete and stone industries. We don’t just design and manufacture great equipment; we install the equipment and train your staff in industry-recognized best practices.
After more than 20 years in business, we understand the operational challenges industries are facing, and every product we produce is designed with this in mind. Our knowledgeable staff has assisted in hundreds of specific applications, and we can work to meet your specifications, needs, and goals too.
Contact Full Circle Water today so we can exceed your expectations.