Case Study: Steel Processor Wastewater Recycle

By David Christophersen, Technical Support Manager, Veolia Water Technologies

The reuse of industrial wastewater is becoming increasingly common because of water shortages, environmental necessities, economic incentives, government mandates, and societal desires. PRO-TEC Coating Company, located in Leipsic, Ohio, is the world’s largest hot-dip galvanizing and galvannealing facility producing quality-critical corrosion resistant steel for the automotive, appliance, and construction industries. PRO-TEC successfully implemented recycling of their oily and metal containing wastewater to meet quantitative discharge limits imposed upon them by the EPA. The project provided economic incentive and fit into the company’s philosophy of being environmentally riendly.