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This clearly demonstrates the growing need for feasible solutions to a costly problem. With increasingly stringent regulations around the disposal of wastewater, and the associated expenditure of meeting, or failing to meet, these policies, companies of all shapes and sizes are looking for cost effective solutions. Fastest growing Market research and consulting firm Mordor Intelligence recently released a study assessing the global water treatment chemicals market. The report valued the overall global market at US$35bn (£27bn) in 2014, and also predicted a continual annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% until 2020. The report by Mordor Intelligence highlights industrial water treatment as the fastest growing sector, and it is easy to see why. In Europe, the Urban Wastewater Directive (UWwD) governs the disposal of water, "to protect the water environment from the adverse effects of discharges of urban wastewater and from certain industrial discharges". Under the directive, any business wishing to dispose of wastewater is charged a municipal wastewater charge, calculated using the Mogden formula in the UK. The formula takes into account how much sludge and solids are in water being deposited into the local sewage system, the level and type of treatment the effluent has been exposed to and the volume of water to be disposed of. An appropriate charge for wastewater disposal is then calculated. Add in the costs of water transport, storage and off-site treatment and the management of effluent water from an industrial operation, a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, or even a hotel, can be a major drain on any business. Unaware As the report states, there is a lack of awareness in general around the wastewater treatment sector. However, at NCH Europe we have noticed that companies are particularly unaware of the various technologies available that can help to reduce these annual fees. Businesses simply accept them as a fact of life – this need not be the case. The Mordor Intelligence study highlights the fact that a lot of 21st century biochemistry, such as pesticides and pharmaceutical products, in use today cannot be removed by 19th century filtration technology. This means there is a need for new technology. At NCH Europe, we have invested a great deal of effort in developing an answer to the strain of modern chemistry that also dramatically reduces the cost of wastewater management. News+ AUGUST 2016 WET NEWS 7 Our wastewater treatment solution, which comprises the BioAmp delivery system and the FreeFlow product, uses live, naturally occurring bacteria to break down fats, oils, greases (FOG), suspended solids and other contaminants in water. FreeFlow bacteria actually digest contaminants, unlike solvents and free enzyme products. With traditional treatments, most bacteria get flushed through the pre-treatment system before they even become active. FreeFlow bacteria are live and begin feeding and multiplying the instant they enter the wastewater stream or drain system. By the time they are finished, the wastewater you release into the local sewage system is cleaned – meaning dramatic reductions in those Wastewater Directive fees. The BioAmp delivery system enables companies to bring wastewater treatment in-house, cutting cost of off-site treatment. Our computer controlled microbial fermentation units are installed onsite and deliver a large amount of active bacteria directly into drains, grease traps, li¤ stations and more. While the study highlights developing a 21st century solution as an area of future opportunity, NCH Europe already has the answer to cost-effectively, easily, and safely making wastewater treatment a smoother process. Our solution generates an average of 30% reduction in wastewater costs. More than 40% of the report's non-utility respondents believed that the water industry was not prepared to meet the financial needs of managing wastewater, given increased urbanisation and regulation. There is a clear need for long-term investment in wastewater treatment infrastructure. However, the immediate answer to managing the financial pressures lies in a smarter approach to wastewater that enables companies to release effluent that is less harmful to the environment without costly off-site treatment. Mario Kelly is vice-president of the wastewater Innovation Platform of global water, energy and maintenance solutions provider NCH Europe. Any business wishing to dispose of wastewater is charged a municipal wastewater charge "With traditional treatments, most bacteria get flushed through the pre-treatment system before they even become active. Freeflow bacteria are live and begin feeding and multiplying the instant they enter the wastewater stream or drain system" Mario Kelly, NCH Europe "We have invested a great deal of effort in developing an answer..."

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