Marie,

        If you are truly interested in getting into this subject as a active
     project. You will need to start with a detailed listing of all
     processes you intend to operate in your plant. In addition you will
     need a to develop a complete listing of process specifications with
     types and levels of contamination expected in each waste stream.
        Another major hurdle is what possible uses that you have within
     your plant for recycled water etc. You will need to establish minimum
     water quality standards for your recovered water.
        This information may then be used to develop a comprehensive
     treatment plan and define processes to be used. A process that is
     cost effective for 10,000 gal/week may not even be worth considering
     at a rate of 100 gal/week.
        The last project of this type I did was a @250 GPM Copper and @65
     GPM Sn/Pb rinse water system. With installation and startup it took
     nearly 19 months the complete. The survey was repeated just prior to
     startup and all water samples where checked to prevent contamination
     due to process changes.

        I wish you the best of luck on this one!

        Fred Golisano

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