As regulations surrounding wastewater treatment become increasingly more stringent and costs for chemicals, equipment maintenance, waste hauling and disposal fees continue to rise, investing in the right water treatment technology can yield significant returns. Upgrading polymer feed and activation equipment offers an opportunity to realize immediate savings by reducing polymer usage and disposal fees, resulting in a short payback period.

In 2013, a leading producer of industrial coatings, resins and additives sought to upgrade the industrial wastewater treatment processes at its Connecticut manufacturing facility. The company treats an average of 3 to 5 MGD of industrial wastewater each week at this location through a system of flocculation, clarification and dewatering via a belt press. The resulting solid waste is then hauled off-site for disposal. The company began by focusing on its existing polymer feed equipment which, though still in operation, was between 15 and 20 years old. The company’s process engineer, working in consultation with UGSI Chemical Feed, Inc. – Cleanwater1 and its local manufacturer’s representative, determined the Dynablend™ liquid polymer feed system would provide the best results for the specific application.