CAPABILITIES / INDUSTRIAL WATER MANAGEMENT
Industrial Water Management
Wastewater compliance isn't just about avoiding fines - it's about operational continuity.
THE CHALLENGE
Manufacturing facilities face increasingly complex discharge requirements. EPA enforcement actions increased 23% in 2024, with average penalties exceeding $150,000 per violation. Regulatory frameworks continue to tighten around emerging contaminants, thermal discharge limits, and nutrient loading.
[Technical Diagram: Industrial Water Cycle Schematic]
TECHNICAL FOCUS AREAS
NPDES PERMITTING
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits govern point-source discharges to waters of the United States. We provide:
- Permit application preparation and submission
- Discharge monitoring report (DMR) compliance
- Variance requests and permit modification
- Multi-sector general permit (MSGP) navigation
EFFLUENT LIMITATION GUIDELINES (ELG)
Technology-based discharge standards vary by industry category. We interpret applicable ELGs and design treatment systems to meet:
- Best Practicable Technology (BPT)
- Best Available Technology (BAT)
- Best Conventional Technology (BCT)
- New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
TOXICITY REDUCTION EVALUATION (TRE)
When whole effluent toxicity (WET) testing indicates discharge impacts, systematic TRE protocols identify causative agents and mitigation strategies:
- Toxicity Identification Evaluation (TIE)
- Source characterization and tracking
- Treatment feasibility studies
- Compliance schedule negotiation
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Experience with ArcelorMittal's environmental compliance program provides direct insight into heavy industrial discharge challenges, including:
- Steel manufacturing wastewater characterization
- Integrated environmental management systems
- Multi-facility compliance coordination
- Regulatory agency interface and negotiation