MIL-HDBK-1165
Parameter
Raw Wastewater
Recycle Criteria
(mg/L)
(mg/L)
Benzene
2/5
0/1
Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD)
1,300
30
Chloroform
3.3
0.1
0.88
0.1
COD
5,000
100
Copper
1.7
0.1
Lead
4.5
0.1
Nickel
0.29
0.1
Oil & Grease
1,100
10
Perchloroethylene
9.1
0.1
Suspended Solids
1,000
***
Toluene
5.2
0.1
Zinc
3
0.1
Color
---
***
---
50 mg/L as CaCO3
Odor
---
***
pH
---
7 -8
Total Dissolved
Solids
---
2,000
Note:
*** None Allowable, must be below detection limits.
Figure 16
Industrial Laundry Water Quality
5.3.5.6
Problems and Pitfalls. Ozone laundering in energy
demand for this system. However, this increased energy demand
can potentially be offset by the savings in energy not expended
For recycling and reuse, the main concern is making
sure the water quality is at acceptable levels for the water's
future application. Bacterial control is especially important in
medical settings.
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