Effective management of in-plant water is critical due to more stringent effluent discharge and pretreatment standards and the need to minimize water consumption. To that end, CDM offers a comprehensive array of services, from reducing a specific waste stream to preparing and implementing a comprehensive, plant-wide waste minimization program. CDM's waste characterization program defines worst-case water quality conditions, evaluates existing processes, and recommends methods to bring facilities into compliance for the long term. Additionally, CDM's waste minimization program helps facilities maximize waste reduction through waste management evaluations, compliance and waste minimization auditing, process optimization, reduction technology design, recycle/reuse planning, and pollution control implementation.
To ensure optimal results and a net decrease in waste quantity or toxicity, CDM incorporates various treatment technologies and a thorough understanding of applicable regulations into our waste characterization and reduction programs. Our experts are familiar with both innovative and simple waste reduction techniques and work closely with clients to develop programs that meet plant- and company-specific goals, budgets, and schedules.