Production process water
Water from production and treatment lines.
On-site pumping, including large volumesADR-authorised transportEURAL classification & advice
What is process water?
Process water is water used in a production or treatment process that becomes contaminated with, for example, oils, chemicals, metals or suspended solids. Its composition determines whether it is classified as hazardous waste under a EURAL code and which processing route is required. IAM assesses the stream, pumps it on site and arranges compliant disposal.
Which process-water streams do we collect?
Metal-bearing process water
Process water with dissolved or suspended metals.
Oily process water
Process water mixed with oil or emulsions.
Chemical process water
Water with chemical residues from processes.
Cooling & boiler water
Contaminated cooling and boiler water.
Buffer & collected water
Water from buffers, collection tanks and drip trays.
Why choose IAM?
Fast collection throughout the Netherlands
Collection often within a few working days
Guidance from request to collection
ADR-authorised transport
Certified processing partners
Legally correct waste documentation
One point of contact for the entire process
Multiple waste streams combined in one collection
How does it work?
1
Assessment & classification
We assess the composition and determine the correct EURAL code and processing route.
2
Planning & collection
We plan a fixed or one-off collection, coordinated on site.
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, audit-proof.
Regulations & certification
Compliant from collection to processing
The right permits, EURAL classification and watertight paperwork — IAM arranges it end to end.
EURAL codes we handle
The most common codes for this stream. Unsure about the right code? We help you classify it.
16 10* Aqueous liquid waste (hazardous)11 01* Aqueous surface-treatment waste07 xx* Aqueous waste from chemical processes19 08 14 Wastewater-treatment sludge
Frequently asked questions
May process water be discharged to the sewer?
Usually not. Contaminated process water must be collected and processed as (hazardous) waste. We assess the stream and arrange compliant disposal.
Which volumes can IAM pump?
From a single IBC to tanker volumes, pumped on site and removed ADR-authorised.
Is an analysis required?
For unknown or complex streams we arrange a sample analysis to determine the correct EURAL code and processing route.
Do I receive documentation on disposal?
Yes, with every disposal you receive watertight chain documentation, so the chain is demonstrably compliant.
From the knowledge base
Rules & practice explained
Register process water directly
Want to have process water collected? Request a quote or get in touch — we will coordinate composition, volume and collection with you.