Water Recycling, Disinfection, and Odor Control
Oxidative Water Treatment
Water recycling significantly reduces the need to extract fresh water from natural sources. By systematically reusing water, industries can help combat global water scarcity while also saving on wastewater disposal costs. This approach supports both environmental protection and economic efficiency.
Oxidative Water Treatment for Water Protection
In the face of climate change, sustainable water management is becoming increasingly critical. Severe droughts are lowering groundwater levels in many regions, while extreme rainfall events are causing frequent flooding. These challenges, combined with rising water costs, are pushing industries to adopt water reuse and recycling technologies that reduce wastewater volumes and energy consumption.
By implementing oxidative water treatment, industries can reserve fresh water primarily for drinking water supply, while reusing treated water for industrial processes.
Industries with high water consumption—such as:
...benefit greatly from recycling process water or rinse water. This not only reduces production costs but also contributes to a more sustainable and resource-efficient production process.
Antimicrobial Effects and Odor Control of Peracetic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide
Biocides such as peracetic acid (PAA) and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) are highly effective in oxidative water treatment. They combat the growth of microorganisms and prevent visual and odor changes caused by biodegradable compounds.
Example Applications:
- Car washes that recycle most of their wash water can prevent odor development by continuously dosing small amounts of peracetic acid into the recycling system.
- In cases of acute odor problems, shock dosing of peracetic acid is a proven solution.
- After eliminating unwanted microorganisms, peracetic acid breaks down into water, oxygen, and vinegar, leaving no harmful residues.
Hydrogen peroxide also provides antimicrobial benefits and is commonly used to control biofouling in cooling and process water systems.
Together, peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide support sustainable water use by enabling effective reuse and disinfection without environmental harm.
Car washes that recycle wash water can control odors by continuously dosing small amounts of peracetic acid into the water treatment system.
Our Products for Oxidative Water Treatment
PERACLEAN® products are designed to combat a wide range of harmful aquatic organisms and those that interfere with industrial processes. These formulations are used in:
- Cooling water treatment
- Industrial wastewater treatment
- Municipal wastewater disinfection
Before discharge, wastewater is typically disinfected to remove pathogenic species. PERACLEAN® is used as an alternative to chlorine-based disinfectants like sodium hypochlorite and may help reduce the formation of chlorine-containing by-products.
PERACLEAN® Vanguard is an environmentally friendly technology that uses peracetic acid to:
- Eliminate metals
- Remove tri-halogenated organic compounds
- Reduce contaminants of concern
- Lower biological oxygen demand (BOD)
This product is suitable for drinking water applications and is:
- NSF® approved as an oxidant and membrane cleaner
- Certified organic
Its strong oxidative power makes it ideal for removing undesired water contaminants in various industrial settings.
B-CAP® Antimicrobial grades are EPA registered and used to:
- Control biofouling in cooling and process water systems
- Act as biocides in paper mills
- Provide general slime control
Some B-CAP® grades are registered for manufacturing and can be used in any FIFRA-registered product formulation with hydrogen peroxide as the active ingredient.
Meeting Legal Requirements with Environmentally Friendly Chemistry
Increasingly strict regulations regarding the purity of process water are driving demand for oxidative treatment chemicals that do not produce harmful by-products. Hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid are two such solutions that meet these requirements while offering powerful antimicrobial effects.
Key Benefits of Oxidative Water Treatment with Peroxides
✅ Environmentally friendly disinfection of recycling water
✅ Powerful antimicrobial effect
✅ Effective removal of bad odors
✅ No harmful residues left behind
✅ Supports water reuse and cost reduction
✅ Compliance with strict water purity regulations
