The Importance of Pre-Treatment Analysis for Produced Water
Recycling produced water through dissolved air flotation (DAF) treatments has helped many companies lower their freshwater costs and has helped reduce the environmental impact of the industry. Once recycled and cleaned, the produced water can be reused for numerous purposes, including drilling mud. Because produced water is a byproduct of the oil and gas extraction process, there are often salts, hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and more in the water. All of these must be removed before the water is safe to use. A pre-treatment analysis and testing is the first step in the produced water recycling process.
The Pre-Treatment Analysis Process
The first step in the pre-treatment analysis for produced water is collecting water samples. Multiple samples will be collected and tested from all storage areas and sources containing the produced water that needs recycling. Our team will provide an in-depth chemistry analysis and help interpret the results. This ensures that the customized treatment is right for the produced water your company is recycling. After the course of treatment has been decided and the DAF treatment begins, our team will continue to provide onsite water chemistry analyses and live water testing.
Benefits of Pre-Treatment Analysis for Produced Water
Reduce Risks – Undertreating produced water can lead to equipment damage, environmental contamination, safety hazards, and more. Recycled produced water that is not properly treated can also lead to non-compliance issues and violations. Testing the produced water beforehand allows us to create an effective treatment plan and know how many and what contaminants need to be removed.
Improved Treatments – Based on the specific water composition of the produced water you are recycling, our team creates a customized treatment plan. This helps optimize the DAF process and produces better results.
Lower Operational Costs – One of the biggest benefits of recycling produced water is reducing freshwater costs. Taking the proper steps to clean and recycle the water ensures that the water can be used as drilling mud and for other operational needs, in turn reducing these costs.
By properly analyzing the produced water’s physical and chemical makeup, our team can make sure we are taking the best approach. When you partner with us, we can ensure that your water recycling needs are met and the water is safe for reuse. To learn more about the DAF treatments, check out our blog here or contact us through our website here.
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