Industries that generate metal-contaminated wastewater face strict environmental regulations to prevent toxic metals from entering natural water systems. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and chromium pose serious risks to public health and aquatic ecosystems if not properly managed. ETI provides advanced heavy metal removal solutions tailored to industrial, municipal, and commercial applications. Our customized treatment programs help facilities meet regulatory discharge limits, protect water quality, and reduce the environmental impact of industrial processes.
Heavy metals originate from a wide range of industrial activities, including metal finishing, electronics manufacturing, mining, and wastewater treatment. If not effectively removed, these contaminants can:
Accumulate in aquatic ecosystems, leading to long-term environmental damage.
Pose serious health risks, including neurological disorders and organ damage.
Corrode pipes and equipment, shortening the lifespan of treatment systems.
Result in non-compliance with EPA, municipal, and industrial wastewater regulations.
ETI’s innovative metal removal technologies ensure that contaminated water is treated effectively, safely, and economically.
Our chemical solutions target a broad spectrum of heavy metals through advanced chemical and physical treatment processes:
Selective Metal Precipitation
Utilizes specialized precipitation chemistry to selectively remove heavy metals from wastewater.
Effectively reduces contaminants without affecting beneficial minerals in treated water.
Produces stable, non-leachable metal precipitates that meet landfill disposal standards.
Chelation & Sequestration
Prevents heavy metals from re-dissolving into water after treatment.
Binds with dissolved metal ions to form stable, non-toxic complexes.
Works effectively in varying pH and wastewater conditions.
Coagulation & Flocculation
Enhances the agglomeration of metal particles for easier separation and removal.
Works in conjunction with sedimentation or filtration systems for complete metal extraction.
Effective for high-volume wastewater treatment plants.
These technologies can be combined or customized with other mechanical solutions such as ion exchange or adsorption to develop a comprehensive heavy metal removal program based on the facility’s wastewater profile and treatment objectives.
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ETI’s heavy metal removal solutions support a wide range of industries facing strict discharge regulations and water treatment challenges:
Mining & Metal Processing – Managing metal-laden runoff from mineral extraction and refining.
Electronics & Plating Facilities – Eliminating copper, nickel, and lead from production wastewater.
Municipal Water & Wastewater Treatment – Ensuring public water safety by removing toxic metals from drinking water sources.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – Treating heavy metals from industrial effluent before discharge.
Automotive & Aerospace – Addressing contamination from metal finishing, coating, and surface treatment processes.
With increasingly stringent discharge limits imposed by regulatory agencies such as the EPA, state water boards, and municipal wastewater authorities, industries must ensure their water treatment systems can effectively remove heavy metals before discharge.
ETI’s metal removal programs help our water treatment partners:
Achieve compliance with local, state, and federal discharge regulations.
Minimize toxic metal contamination in wastewater effluent.
Reduce liability and environmental impact.
Improve water recycling and reuse capabilities.
By implementing ETI’s customized treatment strategies, facilities can meet permitting requirements, avoid costly violations, and maintain environmentally sustainable operations.
Every facility faces unique challenges in heavy metal removal due to differences in wastewater composition, flow rates, and discharge requirements. ETI provides:
Water Analysis – Identifying the exact metal contaminants present in wastewater through sampling and analysis at our in-house lab.
Custom Formulation Development – Designing targeted chemical solutions for optimal removal efficiency.
Ongoing Optimization – Adjusting treatment programs based on changing wastewater characteristics.
Our technical specialists work directly with water treatment clients to evaluate, implement, and fine-tune the most effective heavy metal removal strategy for their operations.
Heavy metals pose significant challenges for wastewater treatment, but with ETI’s advanced removal technologies, facilities can efficiently manage contaminants, protect the environment, and meet strict regulatory requirements. Contact our water treatment experts today to develop a tailored heavy metal removal program for your facility.
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