Optimizing Paper Mill Wastewater Operations
Major Cost Factors
- Lost Pulp
- Coagulant/Flocculant Costs
- Electrical Costs (Aeration and Pumping)
- Operators/Maintenance
- Sludge Dewatering Flocculant Costs
- Sludge Solids content
- Sludge Haul off and or incineration-fuel costs
- Non-compliance Fines for Effluent Water Quality



