Process & rinse water
Contaminated water from production lines and rinsing steps.
On-site pumping, from IBC to tankerEURAL classification & adviceCertified processing & documentation
What is industrial wastewater?
Industrial wastewater is the contaminated water released by production and industrial processes — from process and rinse water to cooling water, wash water and oil-water mixtures. Depending on its composition it may be acidic or alkaline, oily, metal-bearing or laden with chemical residues, which means it usually cannot be discharged to the sewer and must be classified, collected and processed as (hazardous) waste.
IAM assesses the composition, determines the correct EURAL code and processing route, pumps the stream on site and has it processed at certified facilities — so you meet your environmental obligations with a single point of contact.
Production & process industry, nationwide
From a single IBC to tanker volumes
EURAL-classified & documented
Which industrial wastewater streams do we collect?
Oil-water mixtures
Oily water from separators, pits and machining processes.
Wash & degreasing water
Wash water from cleaning baths, parts washers and wash bays.
Cooling & boiler water
Contaminated cooling and boiler water from installations.
Acidic & alkaline rinses
Acid and alkaline rinses from surface treatment and etching.
Sludge & sediment
Settled sludge fractions from tanks, buffers and separators.
A different industrial stream? Report it via the form.
Why choose IAM?
On-site pumping, including large volumes
EURAL classification & advice
One point of contact for the whole chain
ADR-authorised transport
Fixed or one-off collection
Certified processing partners
Watertight, audit-proof documentation
Multiple streams combined in one collection
How does it work?
1
Assessment & classification
We assess the composition (where needed via analysis) and determine the correct EURAL code and processing route.
2
Planning & pumping
We plan a fixed or one-off collection and pump the stream on site — from IBC to tanker volumes.
3
ADR transport & processing
The stream is transported ADR-authorised and processed at certified facilities.
4
Documentation & completion
You receive the full chain and processing documentation, so the chain is demonstrable and audit-proof.
Regulations & certification
Compliant from collection to processing
Industrial wastewater may generally not be discharged to the sewer and demands the right permits, EURAL classification and watertight paperwork — IAM arranges it end to end.
ADR-authorisedVIHB registeredBia permitCertified processing
EURAL codes we handle
The most common codes for industrial wastewater. Unsure about the right code? We help you classify it.
16 10* Aqueous liquid waste (hazardous)13 05* Oil-water mixtures11 01* Aqueous rinsing liquids12 03* Aqueous degreasing waste19 08 14 Wastewater-treatment sludge
Frequently asked questions
May industrial wastewater be discharged to the sewer?
Usually not. Industrial wastewater that is oily, acidic, alkaline, metal-bearing or chemically contaminated may generally not be discharged and must be collected and processed as (hazardous) waste. We assess the stream and arrange compliant disposal.
Which volumes can IAM collect?
From a single IBC to tanker volumes. We pump on site and transport the stream ADR-authorised, both for one-off requests and a fixed collection schedule.
Is a sample analysis required?
Often a composition assessment is enough; for complex or unknown streams we arrange a sample analysis to set the correct EURAL code and processing route. We guide you through this.
Do I receive documentation when industrial wastewater is disposed of?
Yes. With every collection you receive watertight chain documentation, so your disposal is demonstrably compliant and audit-proof.
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Want to have industrial wastewater collected? Fill in the form below. We will contact you as soon as possible to align the composition, volume and collection.
Professional guidance
Correct EURAL classification
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