Concrete Wastewater Treatment

Concrete wastewater treatment is the process of treating the wastewater generated during the production and cleaning of concrete. Concrete wastewater typically contains high levels of suspended solids, cement, and other contaminants, which can cause harm to the environment if not treated properly.

The treatment process typically involves several stages, including sedimentation, chemical treatment, and filtration. During sedimentation, the solids in the wastewater settle to the bottom of a tank, where they can be removed. Chemical treatment involves adding chemicals such as coagulants and flocculants to the wastewater to help separate the solids from the liquid. Filtration is then used to remove any remaining suspended solids and other contaminants from the water.

In addition to these treatment processes, it's also important to properly manage and dispose of the sludge and other byproducts generated during the wastewater treatment process. This can involve dewatering the sludge and disposing of it in a landfill or using it for beneficial purposes such as soil amendment.

Wastewater treatment basics for concrete production applications

Concrete production applications require ongoing wastewater treatment to keep operations up and running. Not only must wastewater treatment meet regulatory guidelines, but excessive waste reduces profits, slows down operations and can lead to environmental hazards/damage.

That's why you need to treat wastewater to ensure you maintain high water cleanliness and low costs. You can choose to pay an external company to transport and treat your wastewater, but this is costly and inefficient. It will also limit your ability to reuse water.

Instead, it is best to treat the water on-site using filtration methods. This can bring many benefits, including

Significant cost and efficiency savings

Long-term sustainability improvements

Ability to reuse water that has been treated in a near closed loop solution

What Is A Filter Press Used For?

A filter press is a device used for solid-liquid separation, which is commonly used in various industrial applications. The main purpose of a filter press is to remove solids from a liquid, often wastewater or slurry, by forcing the liquid through a series of filter plates or membranes.

The filter press consists of a series of filter plates arranged in a stack, which are connected to a hydraulic pump. The plates are usually made of plastic or metal and have filter cloths or membranes on each side. The liquid to be filtered is pumped into the filter press, and pressure is applied to force the liquid through the filter cloths or membranes and into the spaces between the plates.

As the liquid passes through the filter media, the solids are trapped and accumulate on the filter cloths or membranes, forming a cake. Once the filter press reaches its capacity, the cake is removed by opening the filter press and removing the plates. The cake can then be disposed of or processed further.

Filter presses are used in a wide range of industries, including wastewater treatment, mining, chemical processing, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. They are commonly used to filter out solids from wastewater or slurry, to recover valuable solids from process streams, and to clarify liquids.

Concrete solutions

Working in the concrete industry presents different wastewater challenges to those in the stone industry. Suspended solids need to be removed, the water needs to be filtered and the pH needs to be balanced. The concrete process is unique in that it often raises the pH of the water, which needs to be balanced before discharge or reuse. Local, state and federal codes, laws and regulations must also be complied with.

Udo understands the need for wastewater solutions that not only meet your expectations, but exceed them. Our goal is to provide cost effective solutions that save you money and time. Our equipment is reliable and we will take the time to find the right equipment for your operation. Not only do we offer turnkey packages, we also offer equipment that can be fully customised to meet your needs. We will meet with you to discuss your needs and objectives so that we can provide the best solution for you.

Each slurry situation is different. We have a variety of solutions for water reuse or environmental disposal. Products ideally suited to the concrete industry include slurry silo systems, rapid settling systems, filter presses (automatic and semi-automatic), portable filter presses, ready-mix plants and pH balancers. Whether you are a small business or a large company that cannot afford any downtime, our equipment is designed with your needs in mind and is engineered with the latest technology. We can work with concrete grinding and slotting operations, precast concrete manufacturers, concrete coring specialists, concrete cutting and grinding companies, concrete floor polishing teams and concrete paving companies.