Industrial effluent is a term used to describe any liquid waste other than that of surface water or domestic sewage. It is created and released by industrial and commercial premises’ such as food processing factories and manufacturing businesses.
Otherwise referred to as ‘wastewater’, effluent will typically flow from the premises into the main sewer network. However, it is incredibly important that it does not enter any rivers, reservoirs, streams or lakes unless it is treated first. Along with wastewater, industrial effluent will also include contaminants such as;
- Fats, Oils and Greases
- Chemicals
- Detergents
- Heavy Metal Rinses
- Solids
- Food Waste
To keep in line with increasingly strict legislation and regulations, it’s important that as a business owner, you ensure that any effluent your processes produce is treated properly before it enters the natural environment.
Here at Elliott Environmental Drainage Ltd, we have over 50 years’ experience within the liquid waste and drainage industry and we will therefore be able to give you all of the advice you need regarding industrial effluents and how to handle them properly. We also offer culvert cleaning services to ensure your drainage systems are in top condition. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our team of specialists will be more than happy to help and answer any questions you may have, so make sure to get in touch today.