Customized Testing Based on Client Requirements
The parameters tested in effluent water are typically selected by the client, as different sewage treatment plants and industrial facilities have varying operational needs and regulatory requirements. In Azerbaijan, these requirements are established and agreed upon by the responsible executive governmental department, ensuring that effluent discharge meets national environmental standards.
Based on our experience, the tests conducted for effluent water can be categorized into the following groups:
Physical Tests
- Temperature – Essential for assessing treatment efficiency.
- Turbidity – Measures water clarity and suspended particles.
- Total Suspended Solids (TSS) – Indicates the concentration of undissolved solid particles.
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) – Represents the amount of dissolved substances.
- Color and Odor – Helps identify contamination sources.
Chemical Tests
- pH – Ensures the effluent is within acceptable acidity or alkalinity limits.
- Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) – Measures the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to break down organic matter.
- Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) – Evaluates the total oxygen demand for oxidation of organic and inorganic compounds.
- Dissolved Oxygen (DO) – Critical for assessing water quality.
- Ammonia (NH3-N), Nitrate (NO3⁻), and Nitrite (NO2⁻) – Key indicators of nitrogen pollution.
- Total Nitrogen (TN) and Total Phosphorus (TP) – Important for nutrient load assessment.
- Oil and Grease – Monitors hydrocarbon contamination.
- Heavy Metals (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr, Cu, Zn, etc.) – Ensures compliance with discharge regulations.
- Chlorides & Sulfates – Indicators of industrial pollution.
- Alkalinity and Hardness – Assess the buffering capacity and overall water quality.
Microbiological Tests
- Total and Fecal Coliforms (E. coli) – Indicates contamination from sewage or industrial discharge.
Sludge and Solid Waste Analysis
- Sludge Volume Index (SVI) – Evaluates sludge settling efficiency.
- Moisture Content – Measures the water content in sludge.
- Volatile Solids – Indicates organic matter concentration.
- Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) – Assesses the potential for hazardous waste leaching.
Who Uses Our Services?
Azecolab’s effluent water testing services are utilized by:
Municipal and Private Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)
Industrial Plants and Manufacturers
Ships and Offshore Platforms
Oil & Gas Facilities
