Phosphorus Removal from Wastewater
Phosphorus wastewater effluent limits are placed upon many municipal and industrial facilities to minimize eutrophication in receiving waters. Phosphorus is a nutrient that is a major Eutrophication cause. Eutrophication caused water quality problems include rapid algae growth, depleted oxygen levels and poorer drinking water quality.
Example of Eutrophication: Algae Bloom in Waterway
Phosphorus Removal Solutions
Aluminum (Al) and iron (Fe) salts are typically used to precipitate Phosphorus out of solution, so it can be removed as a solid (clarified or filtered). A newer chemistry is a “rare earth” product Aries 613 that precipitates phosphorus and produces less sludge.
- Aluminum salts
- Aluminum Sulfate
- Aluminum Chloride
- Polyaluminum Chloride
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- Iron salts
- Ferric Chloride
- Ferric Sulfate
- Ferrous Chloride
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Rare Earth Phosphorus Precipitant
- Aries 613
Laboratory Evaluation through Full scale Implementation
Aries Chemical can provide cost effective phosphorus removal solutions. Aries Technical Sales staffs’ approach would include the following steps:
- Survey of current situation and desired outcome
- Laboratory treatability testing to simulate process and select optimum chemistry
- Product and chemical feed and control recommendation
- If desired pilot study at facility
- Full scale trial and scale up assistance
- On going technical support to ensure compliance
Contact Aries Chemical by sending us a note or by calling (315) 346-1489
