There are several reasons to treat your wastewater, but when you stop and think about it, only one thing matters—the bottom line. Sure, you want to be “green” in the eyes of your community and customers, but think of the economic pluses to treating your wastewater.
At the most basic level, there are surcharges from the POTW (publicly owned treatment works) for excessive BOD (biological oxygen demand) and COD (chemical oxygen demand) levels that can be cut. If you are trucking wastewater offsite, that could be an extra expense. Also, if your plant’s energy costs are high, you might be able to capitalize on energy in your wastewater. Or if you’re located in a geographical area where water is scarce, there could be strict regulations on usage amounts.