Wastewater is generated by a large number of industry organisations. Correct treatment and disposal of these wastewaters is essential to ensure the protection of our environment. Simmonds & Bristow's laboratories are specialists in testing a variety of wastewater including; sewage (raw, process and treated), trade waste, process waters, sludges, brines, and contaminated stormwater.
Typical parameters include, but are not limited to:
- Suspended Solids
- Biochemical Oxygen Demand
- Chemical Oxygen Demand
- pH
- Conductivity
- Dissolved Oxygen
- Total Nitrogen & Phosphorus
- Nutrient Fractions (ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, orthoP, organic N, total kjel nitrogen)
- Total Oil & Grease
- Settled Sludge Volume
- Bacteriological:
- Faecal Coliforms
- Activated Sludge Inspections
Results can be reviewed by our qualified consultants and comments made regarding the compliance of the treated wastewater with the relevant release limits can be made. Process recommendations can also be made to improve the efficacy of the treatment process. Where wastes are unsuitable for release into the environment alternative disposal recommendations can be made.
Clients that use this service include:
- Hotels & Resorts
- Schools
- Correctional Centres
- Caravan Parks
- Local Councils
- Main Roads
- Retirement Villages
- Trade Waste Generators