PROCESS WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Solutions
ABCO Water designs and delivers process wastewater treatment solutions for industrial applications, combining proven treatment technologies with practical process engineering to achieve reliable discharge or high-quality water reuse
TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
Process Wastewater Treatment Technologies
ABCO Water provides a range of physical, chemical and biological treatment technologies, allowing the treatment process to be selected around the wastewater characteristics, contaminant loads, discharge requirements and intended water reuse.
Our solutions can incorporate screening, dissolved air flotation, chemical dosing, biological treatment, clarification, filtration and advanced treatment processes. ABCO Water provides the process design, equipment integration, controls, commissioning and ongoing support required to deliver a complete treatment solution
Screening and Solids Removal
Screening and solids separation systems remove debris, suspended solids and material, protecting downstream processes and improving overall treatment performance.
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Chemical Treatment and DAF
Chemical dosing and dissolved air flotation remove suspended solids, fats, oils and other contaminants, improving wastewater quality ahead of downstream treatment processes.
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Typical Industry Applications
Mining
Key Applications:
- Mine & Process Water: Treatment of contaminated water from mining and mineral processing activities.
- Metals & Solids Removal: Chemical precipitation, clarification and filtration for suspended and dissolved contaminants.
- Workshop & Washdown: Oil, hydrocarbon and solids removal from vehicle and equipment wash areas.
Treatment can be configured for discharge, return to the process or further treatment for reuse.
Oil and Gas
Key Applications:
- Oily Water Treatment: Separation and removal of free and emulsified oils, hydrocarbons and suspended solids.
- Process Wastewater: Physical and chemical treatment of wastewater generated from processing and site operations.
- Washdown & Workshop Water: Treatment of contaminated water from equipment cleaning and maintenance activities.
Treatment systems can combine oil separation, chemical treatment, DAF, filtration and polishing to achieve the required discharge or reuse water quality.
Infrastructure
Key Applications:
- Construction Dewatering: Removal of suspended solids, turbidity and contaminants from groundwater and excavation water.
- pH & Solids Control: Chemical treatment and clarification of water affected by concrete, soil and construction activities.
- Equipment Washdown: Treatment of sediment, oils and hydrocarbons from vehicles and construction equipment.
Systems can be configured as temporary, mobile or permanent installations to suit changing project conditions and discharge requirements.
Manufacturing
Key Applications:
- Process Effluent: Treatment systems designed around the contaminants generated by specific manufacturing processes.
- Chemical & Metals Removal: pH correction, precipitation, coagulation and solids separation for difficult contaminants.
- Oil & Solids Removal: Separation of oils, grease and suspended material before downstream treatment.
ABCO Water can combine individual treatment processes into an integrated system designed around the site’s wastewater characteristics and discharge requirements.
Food and Beverage
Key Applications:
- DAF Pretreatment: Coagulation and flotation to remove FOG and suspended solids before biological treatment.
- High-Strength Biological Treatment: BOD, COD and nutrient reduction for high organic wastewater loads.
- Effluent Polishing: Filtration, disinfection and advanced treatment where discharge or reuse quality requires it.
Treatment systems can be integrated with production operations to manage peak loads while reducing trade waste discharge and water consumption.
Agriculture
Key Applications:
- Process Wastewater: Treatment of wastewater generated by agricultural and food processing activities.
- Livestock & Organic Wastewater: Management of high-strength wastewater containing solids, nutrients and organic matter.
- Washdown Water: Treatment of wastewater from equipment, production areas and facility cleaning.
Treatment can be configured for compliant discharge, irrigation reuse or further polishing depending on site requirements.
Pharmaceuticals
Key Applications:
- Process Effluent: Treatment of wastewater generated from pharmaceutical and specialised manufacturing processes.
- Chemical Contaminants: pH correction, chemical treatment and removal of dissolved or process-related contaminants.
- Advanced Polishing: Filtration, adsorption, membrane treatment and other polishing processes where higher water quality is required.
Treatment systems are developed around the specific wastewater chemistry, discharge requirements and intended downstream use.
Power Generation
Key Applications:
- Cooling & Boiler Blowdown: Treatment of wastewater containing elevated salts, suspended solids and treatment chemicals.
- Process Wastewater: Treatment of contaminated water generated from plant operation and maintenance activities.
- Washdown & Oily Water: Removal of oils, hydrocarbons and solids from equipment and operational area washdown.
Treatment can combine chemical conditioning, solids separation, filtration and advanced treatment to meet discharge or reuse requirements.
Hospitality
Key Applications:
- Kitchen & Grease Waste: Pretreatment of wastewater containing FOG, food solids and high organic loads.
- Laundry Wastewater: Treatment of detergents, suspended solids and variable chemical loads.
- Integrated Treatment & Reuse: Combining wastewater treatment with filtration and disinfection for irrigation or other suitable reuse applications.
Multiple wastewater streams can be incorporated into an integrated treatment system to reduce discharge volumes and maximise opportunities for onsite water reuse.
MAKING WATER RIGHT
ABCO Advantage
Expert Consultation
We provide free review of your raw water analysis and treated water requirement to guide you through the process of selecting the right solution, saving you both time and expense
Product Range
You will benefit from our decades of experience designing, manufacturing, and maintaining a wide range of water treatment technologies across all industries
Custom Design
We design plants tailored to your project requirements and budget, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
Optimised Efficiency
Our plants are designed for maximum recovery, minimal waste, low energy use, and reduced ongoing operating costs
Ease of Operation
Our systems are fully automated for easy operation, optional AB-View Remote Access is also available
Plug and Play
We offer skid mounted or containerised plants for safe transport and minimal site installation
Turnkey Solutions
We offer full turnkey solutions including delivery, site installation and commissioning, providing a hassle-free experience
Ongoing Support
We provide ongoing technical support, maintenance, and access to spare parts and consumables, ensuring continued plant reliability and performance
Commercial Flexibility
Choose from various procurement options, including purchase, hire, lease-to-own, or build-own-operate models, to suit your financial preferences and operational needs
Australian Quality
Our systems are designed and manufactured in Australia, ensuring the highest quality standards and long-term equipment durability
In-House Engineering
Our in-house engineering capabilities provide the flexibility to tailor solutions to your specific needs, ensuring precision from design to commissioning.
Triple ISO Certification
Holding three vital ISO certifications underscores our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and the well-being of our workforce.