ChemTreat Reduces BOD Levels, Improves Effluent Quality at Food Plant
ChemTreat Reduces BOD Levels, Improves Effluent Quality at Food Plant
2 PagesBackground A processed food plant experienced high total BOD effluent, resulting in sewer surcharges from the local municipality. In addition, occasional effluent upsets from high oil/grease and low pH were a concern. The discharge limits for each constituent are as follows: • Total Suspended Solids (TSS): 1,200 mg/L • Total BOD: 1,000 mg/L • Oil/Grease: 200 mg/L • pH: 5.0 – 10.5 © 2016 ChemTreat, Inc. / 5640 Cox Road / G
