Responsible Waste Water Management

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How We Responsibly Treat and Manage Water Onsite

Water stewardship is a critical part of our operation. Every step of our water treatment process is designed to protect the environment, meet strict regulatory standards, and ensure responsible use of resources.

Keeping Water Treatment Onsite

All water generated at our facility, excluding human waste, is treated onsite through a comprehensive, continuously operating system. This allows us to carefully manage water quality from start to finish before it is safely returned to the environment.

The Treatment Process

Water enters our system where it is first screened to remove heavy solids. From there, it is transferred to storage tanks and begins a multi-step treatment process that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

One of the first key steps is Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF). This process introduces air into the water, causing fats and other materials to rise to the surface, where they are removed. These collected solids are then pressed to remove excess moisture and repurposed through land application as fertilizer.

Next, the water moves through Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) treatment, where beneficial microorganisms break down organic material. This stage is essential for reducing nitrogen, ammonia, and biological oxygen demand (BOD).

Final Clarification and Disinfection

After biological treatment, the water enters clarifiers. Here, any remaining solids settle to the bottom and are removed, while clean water flows over the top of the system.

Before discharge, the water undergoes ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, effectively eliminating bacteria, including E. coli, without the use of additional chemicals.

Advanced Monitoring and Compliance

Our entire system is controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC), allowing for precise, automated management of the treatment process. It is continuously monitored 24/7 to ensure all discharge meets strict standards set by regulatory agencies.

To maintain compliance, we conduct routine daily and weekly sampling. These tests verify that our water meets the requirements of our NPDES permit and aligns with guidelines from environmental authorities.

A Commitment to Environmental Responsibility

Through advanced treatment methods, constant monitoring, and a commitment to regulatory compliance, we ensure that every drop of water leaving our facility is treated with care and responsibility.

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