Organic load - BOD and COD
Measuring biochemical (BOD) and chemical (COD) oxygen demand - an indication of the organic load the plant places on the sewer system.
Wastewater Sampling for Industry
A plant that discharges wastewater into the sewer system is subject to water utility rules, and any exceedance of the threshold values leads to excess wastewater charges that can reach hefty sums. Periodic sampling checks organic load, oils, heavy metals and pH, and catches exceedances before they turn into a charge. Kesar Digum samples on-site and tests in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, nationwide.
At a Glance
Type of SamplingIndustrial wastewater at the sewer discharge point
Required byWater and sewer utility rules (industrial wastewater)
Typical FrequencyPer the utility's monitoring program and line of business
Main RiskExcess wastewater charges and high penalties
Wastewater Sampling for Industry
Meet the threshold values, and pay only for what you should
Every plant discharges wastewater with a composition unique to its production process - raw-material residues, oils, metals and organic matter. The water and sewer utility rules (industrial wastewater) set threshold values for each parameter, and every exceedance translates into an added charge. Representative sampling checks the composition at the discharge point, pinpoints the source of the exceedance and lets you address it in time. Kesar Digum takes the samples on-site with certified samplers, sends them for testing at an accredited laboratory and returns a clear report with recommendations.
Who this service is for
Food plants
Chemical plants
Metal and electroplating
Print shops
Auto shops and vehicle industry
Industrial laundries
Beverage plants
Plastics industry
Leather and textile plants
Industrial zones
What the service includes
What we test in plant wastewater
The load and contamination parameters that determine your charges with the utility, by line of business.
Suspended solids and pH
Testing the concentration of suspended solids and the pH level - basic parameters in every industrial wastewater monitoring program.
Oils, fats and heavy metals
Testing for oils and fats and heavy metals, common components in industrial wastewater that are subject to strict threshold values.
Composite sampling over 24 hours
When a representative sample of the average flow is required, we perform composite sampling with an automatic sampler over the full day.
Full Details
Regulation
When is a plant required to sample wastewater?
The water utility rules require wastewater monitoring in a range of situations. These are the most common:
A plant defined as high-volume wastewater
A plant whose activity discharges wastewater with an unusual load is required to follow a periodic monitoring program set by the water utility.
The utility's monitoring program
The water utility defines for each plant the parameters, the sampling point and the frequency, according to the line of business and scale of activity.
A suspected exceedance or complaint
A previous exceedance result, a blockage in the sewer system or a complaint require additional sampling to trace the source of the exceedance.
After a change in the production process
Adding a production line, a new raw material or a process change may alter the wastewater composition and require renewed sampling.
The risk
What does an exceedance in plant wastewater cost?
Unmonitored non-compliant wastewater quickly turns from an operational issue into a heavy financial expense:
Excess wastewater charges
An exceedance of the threshold values translates into an added charge on every cubic meter of wastewater, and can pile heavy sums onto the plant.
Sanctions and proceedings with the utility
Repeated failure to meet the rules exposes the plant to warnings, correction demands and, in severe cases, restrictions on operation.
Damage to the sewer infrastructure
Oils, solids and metals at high loads cause blockages and wear on the conveyance system, leading to failures and repair costs.
Schedule Sampling
Schedule Industrial Wastewater Sampling
Need to schedule plant wastewater sampling?
We'll carry out representative sampling on-site, arrange testing at an accredited laboratory and return a report that helps you meet the water utility rules and reduce excess wastewater charges - nationwide.
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