Water and Wastewater

Handling water and wastewater is a delicate process that requires special equipment designed to protect both what is inside and what is outside of the container. Great River Industries provides quality construction service to the water and wastewater industry in developing above ground storage tanks, bulk terminals, equipment setting, loading equipment installation and much more.

You can rely on the team at Great River Industries to construct and maintain quality storage containers for the handling and transportation of water and wastewater. We help you plan and execute your goals while completing your project efficiently.

Environmental Concerns

Companies in the water and wastewater industry have specific tasks for the safety of the product, people and the environment. With water storage and transport, it is essential that nothing contaminates the water. When it comes to wastewater, the opposite is true. As it is being stored and transported, the concern is that the wastewater doesn’t contaminate the air, the ground or other elements.

In some cases, the wastewater may be recycled after it has been treated. The process may involve multiple chemicals before it reaches the final stage.

Both water and wastewater are generated by many industries. Some of them include the food and beverage industry, mines and quarries, the iron and steel industry, as well as textile mills, to name a few. Each of these industries generates wastewater from a variety of sources, which may include pollutants, animal fats, chemicals and other ingredients.

In certain situations, some of the ingredients in the wastewater may be recovered for further use. An example of this is with animal fats, which may be used in tallow. In other cases, the mixture may contain hazardous ingredients, such as dyes for the textile industry or oils in wood working or preserving.

Maintaining Compliance

The challenge for water and wastewater storage containers is meeting federal, state and city regulations. These can vary based on what ingredients may be in the wastewater. Many times, the wastewater drains into the sewer system, which requires it to meet environmental regulations.

Contaminated wastewater must be treated based on the contaminants. There are various options, which will remove those contaminants and make the wastewater safe for disposal or reuse. The manufacturer of storage containers for water and wastewater must stay up to date on current regulations in an ever-changing industry.

Great River Industries is well-experienced in the water and wastewater industry. We can build containers that will meet standards and ensure compliance with federal and state agencies as well as environmental groups.