Water in the pulp and paper industry is used for processing raw materials, bleaching, washing, cooling, and steam production which leads to substantial water consumption and wastewater generation. These operations must comply with environmental regulations concerning water quality, discharge limits, and overall environmental impact.
At Xylem, our expertise spans the entire water cycle, from influent to process water, to reuse, and everything in between. We understand that each mill has unique water requirements depending on the product produced, facility size, and geographic location. Our experienced team of experts and diverse range of customizable solutions will keep your mill compliant while helping manage costs and meet sustainability goals. Whether you require rapid-response temporary or emergency support, or reliable long-term solutions, we can design, build, and manage systems that provide greater efficiency, reliability, and peace of mind.
Case Studies
Tissue Manufacturer Ensures Compliance with Forty-XTM Filter
Fiber loss reduced and chemical use minimized with disc filter
In 2011, a pulp and paper manufacturer located in the Northeastern U.S. required a modification to their existing process that would improve production efficiencies while also meeting stricter environmental standards. Specifically, the company sought a solution to reduce valuable fiber loss, minimize chemical use and decrease produced solids in the effluent discharge.
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Award-Winning Wastewater Treatment Project Completed at Recycle Paper Mill
ADI® SBR technology helps Shanghai Xinlun Paper comply with stringent effluent limits
Shanghai Xinlun Paper was upgrading its pulping and paper-making process. As this was taking place, new regulations came into effect that required the mill to invest in secondary wastewater treatment so it could meet stringent effluent limits of 100 mg/l chemical oxygen demand (COD), 30 mg/l biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and 200 mg/l total suspended solids (TSS).
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