Dafo Fomtec Helsingborg
At Dafo Fomtec in Helsingborg, all wastewater from fire suppression foam production was previously sent for incineration, a costly and environmentally demanding process. Helios Innovations installed a local treatment facility that reduces waste volume by up to 90%.
Helsingborg, Sweden
Wash water from foam production contained hazardous chemicals that could not be handled using conventional methods and required destruction. Dafo Fomtec needed a safe and efficient solution that minimizes environmental impact.
A local treatment facility installed during spring and summer 2025, which uses low-temperature evaporation to purify the water. Automated systems and continuous monitoring ensure stable purification performance and high operational reliability.
150 m³
wash water treated per year
≤90%
waste volume reduction
0.8 m³/day
treatment capacity
135,000 L
drinking water saved annually
2025
production start
What We Achieved
Dramatic waste reduction
Only 10% of wash water now needs to be destroyed, compared to 100% previously, a tenfold reduction in hazardous waste sent to incineration.
Environmental Impact
Water recirculation saves approximately 135,000 liters of fresh water per year.
Reliable Operation
Automated alarm systems and continuous monitoring ensure stability and minimal maintenance throughout operation.
An industry model
The installation demonstrates how manufacturers of fire-fighting foam can combine sustainability with resource efficiency, an important step towards more sustainable management of contaminated wastewater from foam production.
The facility serves as an example for similar industries throughout Europe to use the same waste management, reducing both costs and environmental impact.
Producing Chemicals? Let’s Clean Your Water.
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