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Carpet & Rug Manufacturing Effluent

  • Dyeing of nylon, polyester, wool, polypropylene.
  • Latex backing: SBR latex, calcium carbonate, curing agents.
  • Antimicrobial and stain-resist treatments.
  • High suspended solids from backing slurry.
  • Variable pH from acid dyes and alkaline scours.
  • Strong colour from deep-shade carpet dyeing.

Treatment Approach

Fibre & Fines Screening

Rotary drum for face fibre debris and backing fines.

Latex Coagulation

Specialised coagulation for SBR latex destabilization.

DAF Flotation

Removal of oils, latex floc, and light solids.

Biological Treatment

Activated sludge or MBBR for COD reduction.

Fluorochemical Adsorption

GAC or ion exchange for stain-resist chemistry.

Sludge Dewatering

Screw presses for mineral-rich sludge volume reduction.

What We Offer Carpet Mills

High-Solids Tolerance

Equipment for abrasive, high-TSS water.

Colour Control

Multi-stage chem-bio trains for deep-shade dyeing effluent.

Backing Recovery

CaCO3 and latex solids management and dewatering.

Turnkey Installation

Minimal production downtime with phased tie-ins.

Compliance & Results

>95%

colour removal

>90%

TSS reduction

CaCO3

latex solids recovery

EU / UK

compliant

Carpet Manufacturing Wastewater Treatment

Treatment Challenge

Carpet production involves dyeing, backing application, and finishing processes that generate wastewater with high TDS, latex residues, and colour. The variable effluent quality from batch operations requires robust treatment with equalization and chemical conditioning.

High BOD and COD loads requiring biological treatment
Colour removal to meet discharge consent limits
Variable flow and batch processing operations
Water reuse potential for sustainability targets

Our Solution

Reynolds & Bauhm provides integrated treatment combining chemical precipitation for latex and solids, biological treatment for BOD removal, and advanced oxidation for colour destruction. Systems are designed to handle the variable flow and loading typical of carpet manufacturing operations.

Integrated treatment train design
Process-specific chemical optimisation
Automated control with SCADA integration
Compliance with BAT and ZDHC standards

Treatment Process Overview

1

Pre-Treatment

Screening, grit removal, and equalization to protect downstream equipment and balance flows.

2

Chemical Treatment

Coagulation, flocculation, and pH adjustment for solids and colour removal.

3

Biological Treatment

Activated sludge, MBBR, or SBR for BOD and nutrient removal.

4

Polishing & Reuse

Filtration, activated carbon, and optional RO for water recovery.

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