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Industrial Pre-treatment Systems

Pre-treatment systems for industrial facilities discharging to municipal sewers.

Borehole & Groundwater Treatment

Treating a borehole or groundwater supply? See our full approach — aeration and catalytic multimedia filtration for iron and manganese, ultrafiltration for SDI and RO pre-treatment, and disinfection for potable supply — with example arrangements by application.

Borehole Treatment

Pre-treatment Solutions

Meeting Sewer Discharge Requirements

Industrial facilities discharging to municipal sewer systems must meet specific pre-treatment standards to protect the receiving wastewater treatment plant and comply with local ordinances. Our pre-treatment systems are designed to remove pollutants at the source, helping industries avoid surcharges, penalties, and potential discharge violations.

Compliance

Meet local sewer use bylaws and discharge permits with reliable pre-treatment systems.

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Efficiency Gains

Avoid municipal surcharges by reducing BOD, TSS, and other parameters before discharge.

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Cost Savings

Quantify and cut trade-effluent surcharges with a targeted pre-treatment business case.

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Protection

Protect municipal infrastructure and treatment processes from harmful industrial discharges.

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Resource Recovery

Recover valuable materials and reduce waste disposal requirements through effective pre-treatment.

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Industries Served

Pre-treatment Applications

Food & Beverage

Pre-treatment for bakeries, breweries, beverage plants, and food processors with high organic loads.

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Metal Finishing

Heavy metals removal and pH adjustment for plating shops and metal fabrication facilities.

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Automotive

Oil separation and solids removal for vehicle wash bays and manufacturing operations.

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Pharmaceutical

Specialised pre-treatment for pharmaceutical manufacturing with strict discharge requirements.

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Textile & Laundry

Solids and chemical removal for textile dyeing and commercial laundry operations.

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Chemical Processing

pH neutralisation and contaminant removal for chemical manufacturing and blending facilities.

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Common Pollutants

What We Remove

Oils & Grease (FOG)

Gravity separators and DAF systems to remove fats, oils, and grease that can clog sewer lines.

Suspended Solids (TSS)

Screening and clarification to remove settleable and floatable solids.

pH Adjustment

Neutralisation systems to bring acidic or alkaline wastewater into acceptable pH ranges.

High BOD/COD

Biological or chemical conditioning and treatment to reduce organic loading to municipal systems.

Heavy Metals

Chemical precipitation and filtration to remove toxic metals from industrial discharges.

High Temperature

Cooling systems to reduce wastewater temperature before sewer discharge.

Pre-treatment Process

Typical System Configuration

1

Screening

Remove large solids and debris that could damage equipment or clog sewer lines.

2

Equalization

Balance flow and load variations to provide consistent treatment conditions.

3

pH Adjustment

Neutralise acidic or alkaline wastewater to meet sewer discharge pH limits.

4

Solids Separation

DAF, clarification, or filtration to remove suspended solids and oils.

5

Monitoring

Continuous monitoring and recording to demonstrate compliance.

Recommended Equipment

Equipment for Pre-treatment

Wastewater Screens

Static, rotary, and spiral screens for solids removal with minimal maintenance.

Sand Traps & Separation

Efficient grit removal to protect downstream equipment from abrasive wear.

DAF Flotation Systems

High-efficiency removal of oils, grease, and suspended solids.

LAMELLA Separator

Compact settling for TSS reduction with 90% space benefits.

Filtration Systems

Pressure and multimedia filters for polishing and final solids removal.

Sludge Dewatering

Multi-disc presses and screw presses to minimise disposal requirements.

Polymer Stations

Automated chemical preparation for optimised solids separation.

QuickDAF

Rapid deployment containerised systems for quick implementation.

SCADA & Control

Automated monitoring and compliance documentation systems.

Key Benefits

Why Choose Reynolds & Bauhm

Customised systems for your specific discharge requirements
Avoid costly municipal surcharges and penalties
Compact designs for facilities with limited space
Automated operation with minimal operator attention
Integrated monitoring for compliance documentation
Low operating and maintenance requirements
Experienced in industrial pre-treatment regulations
Comprehensive support from design to commissioning

Related Applications

Explore Other Industries We Serve

Municipal Wastewater

Complete treatment solutions for municipalities.

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Food Processing

Treatment for food manufacturing wastewater.

Food Processing Solutions

Metro & Tunnelling

Construction water treatment solutions.

Metro & Tunnelling Solutions

Desalination Plants

Pre-treatment for RO membrane protection.

Desalination Plant Solutions

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Industries We Serve

Our expertise spans multiple industries with sector-specific water treatment solutions.