Precision Analytics for Sustainable Water Management

Transform water and wastewater operations through advanced analytical technologies that protect our most precious resource

Our Expertise

Industry Overview

The Water & Wastewater Treatment industry faces increasing challenges from aging infrastructure, stringent regulations, emerging contaminants, and resource constraints. ChemiCan Consulting provides specialized solutions to help water utilities, industrial water treatment facilities, and municipal wastewater operations optimize their processes, reduce environmental impact, and enhance operational efficiency.

Our integrated approach combines strategic business transformation, advanced analytical technologies, carbon market expertise, and digital solutions to address the unique sustainability challenges of the water sector. We work with drinking water providers, wastewater treatment facilities, and industrial water management operations to improve water quality, reduce energy consumption, and maximize resource recovery while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Chemical Innovation
Process Optimization
Circular Economy

Advancing Sustainability Through Precision Analytics

Transforming water management challenges into opportunities for environmental stewardship

Water is our most precious resource, and its sustainable management has never been more critical. Advanced analytical technologies provide the measurement precision needed to optimize water and wastewater treatment processes for maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

By delivering real-time, accurate monitoring of critical parameters across the water cycle, these solutions enable operators to optimize treatment processes, minimize chemical usage, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect receiving environments—all while supporting global water conservation efforts.

Process Water Treatment

Precision analytics enable sustainable industrial water management through effective monitoring of water chemistry and treatment systems.

Water Chemistry Analysis

Critical Parameters
pH
Conductivity
Alkalinity
Hardness
Dissolved O₂
Chlorine
Operational & Environmental Significance

Process water quality directly impacts production efficiency, product quality, and equipment reliability. Proper monitoring prevents corrosion, scaling, and microbial growth while ensuring compliance with internal water reuse standards.

Sustainable Solution
Chemical Optimization

Minimize treatment chemical consumption through precise dosing

Water Reuse

Maximize water recycling opportunities to conserve resources

Equipment Protection

Prevent damage to extend asset life and reduce waste

Boiler & Cooling Tower Systems

Critical Parameters
Steam Chemistry
Cooling Quality
Hardness
Silica
Dissolved O₂
Biocides
Environmental & Economic Significance

Boiler and cooling systems represent significant water and energy consumers in industrial operations. Improper water chemistry can reduce heat transfer efficiency by up to 15%, dramatically increasing energy consumption and operational costs.

Sustainable Solution
Energy Efficiency

Maximize heat transfer efficiency to reduce fuel consumption

Water Conservation

Reduce blowdown requirements to minimize water usage

Chemical Reduction

Optimize treatment to minimize biocide and chemical usage

Asset Protection

Prevent scale formation and corrosion to extend equipment life

Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Precision analytics optimize industrial wastewater treatment for maximum efficiency, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection.

Refinery Wastewater

Process Overview
1
Oil Recovery

API separation, equalization tanks

2
Dispersed Oil & TSS Recovery

Dissolved air flotation, sand filtration

3
Soluble Substance Removal

Biological treatment, clarification

Critical Parameters
Alkalinity
Ammonia/Nitrates
Hypochlorite
H₂S/Mercaptans
Sustainable Solution
Energy Efficiency

Precise aeration pump control saves electricity

Chemical Optimization

Minimize consumption through precise dosing

Compliance Verification

Ensure environmental regulations are consistently met

Semiconductor CMP Wastewater

Process Overview

Semiconductor fabs use chemical and mechanical planarization (CMP) to smooth wafers using a slurry formulated with hydrogen peroxide, surfactants, and other compounds. This wastewater requires specialized treatment before reuse or discharge.

Critical Parameters
H₂O₂
Copper
pH
Operational Challenges
  • After catalytic carbon treatment, ion-exchange resins are protected up to ~20 ppm hydrogen peroxide
  • Standard activated carbon treatment becomes ineffective above ~2 ppm
  • ORP-controlled chemical feed systems lead to over/under dosing
  • Wastewater should be maintained at pH 3 to 3.5 to ensure copper remains soluble for ion-exchange
Sustainable Solution
Resin Protection

Extend service life of ion-exchange media

Efficient Removal

More effective copper and peroxide elimination

Environmental Compliance

Ensure discharge meets strict semiconductor standards

Chemical Optimization

Minimize consumption through precise measurement

Municipal Water and Wastewater

Precision analytics ensure safe drinking water and effective wastewater treatment for public health protection and environmental stewardship.

Drinking Water Treatment

Critical Parameters
Turbidity
pH
Chlorine
DBPs
Hardness
Metals
Public Health & Environmental Significance

Safe drinking water is fundamental to public health protection. Continuous monitoring ensures effective pathogen inactivation while minimizing disinfection byproduct formation and preventing corrosion in distribution systems.

Sustainable Solution
Chemical Optimization

Minimize disinfectant and treatment chemical usage

Public Health Protection

Ensure effective pathogen control while minimizing DBPs

Infrastructure Protection

Prevent corrosion to extend distribution system life

Municipal Wastewater Treatment

Critical Parameters
BOD/COD
TSS
Ammonia
Phosphorus
pH
DO
Environmental & Regulatory Significance

Municipal wastewater treatment protects receiving waters from pollution. Continuous monitoring ensures compliance with increasingly stringent discharge permits while preventing eutrophication from excess nutrients.

Sustainable Solution
Energy Efficiency

Optimize aeration to minimize electricity consumption

Chemical Reduction

Precise dosing to minimize treatment chemical usage

Receiving Water Protection

Prevent nutrient pollution and ecosystem damage

Regulatory Compliance

Document consistent adherence to discharge permits

Parameter Measurement Capabilities

Comprehensive measurement capabilities across water quality and wastewater parameters enable complete monitoring solutions for any water treatment application.

Water Quality Parameters

Measurement Capabilities
pH
Conductivity
Turbidity
Alkalinity
Hardness
Chlorine
DO
Ammonia
Oil in Water
Environmental & Operational Significance

Water quality parameters directly impact treatment effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection. Continuous monitoring enables optimization of treatment processes to minimize chemical and energy consumption.

Technology Advantage
Multi-Parameter Measurement

Comprehensive monitoring in a single analyzer

Low Maintenance

Continuous operation with minimal intervention

Automatic Calibration

Self-verifying procedures ensure accuracy

Wastewater Parameters

Measurement Capabilities
BOD/COD
TSS
Ammonia
Nitrate
Phosphorus
pH
DO
Oil in Water
Sulfide
Environmental & Regulatory Significance

Wastewater parameters directly impact treatment effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and receiving water protection. Continuous monitoring enables optimization of biological processes to maximize treatment efficiency.

Sustainable Benefits
Energy Optimization

Minimize aeration and pumping power consumption

Chemical Reduction

Precise dosing based on actual water quality

Ecosystem Protection

Prevent nutrient pollution and aquatic damage

Compliance Assurance

Continuous verification of regulatory requirements

The Sustainability Imperative

In an era of increasing water scarcity and environmental awareness, the water and wastewater sector faces mounting pressure to improve efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and protect public health.

Water Conservation

Maximize water reuse opportunities and reduce freshwater withdrawal through optimized treatment processes.

Chemical Minimization

Enable precise dosing based on actual water quality to reduce consumption and prevent overdosing.

Energy Efficiency

Optimize energy-intensive processes like aeration and pumping to reduce carbon footprint.

Environmental Protection

Ensure treated effluent meets or exceeds regulatory requirements to protect aquatic ecosystems.

Industry Challenges

Energy Intensity

Reducing the high energy demands of water treatment and distribution

Emerging Contaminants

Addressing PFAS, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and other emerging pollutants

Resource Recovery

Maximizing recovery of energy, nutrients, and water from wastewater

Operational Efficiency

Optimizing processes to reduce chemical usage and operational costs

Regulatory Compliance

Meeting increasingly stringent water quality and discharge regulations

Aging Infrastructure

Managing deteriorating infrastructure with limited capital resources

Climate Resilience

Adapting to changing precipitation patterns and extreme weather events

Our Integrated Approach

Advanced Analytical Technologies

Using data and insights from our analytical technologies will ensure decisions are based on accurate environmental performance metrics which also allow us to track progress and find ways to improve.

Carbon Offsetting and Trading

Including our expertise in carbon management will make your carbon reduction goals achievable and cost-effective by using carbon markets alongside internal efforts.

Sustainable Digital Transformation

Using digital solutions to improve implementation, monitoring, and reporting will provide the necessary infrastructure for efficient sustainability data management and better stakeholder communication.

Advanced Analytical Technologies

Using data and insights from our analytical technologies will ensure decisions are based on accurate environmental performance metrics which also allow us to track progress and find ways to improve.

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