Steel mills and foundries generate some of the most challenging industrial wastewater — heavy metals, scale, thermal load, and oil contamination. Our atmospheric evaporation technology handles it all, on-site, with zero upfront investment.
Tightening EU regulations on heavy metals and industrial discharge mean that steel producers can no longer rely on traditional disposal methods alone.
Cooling and quench water picks up zinc, lead, chromium, and other heavy metals that exceed discharge limits and require costly disposal.
High-temperature processes generate scale-laden wastewater with significant thermal load, making conventional treatment difficult and expensive.
Hydraulic oils, lubricants, and rolling emulsions mix into process water, creating complex waste streams that standard filtration can't handle.
Transporting and incinerating contaminated water is increasingly expensive — often the single largest waste management cost for steel plants.
Steel production generates enormous amounts of residual heat — and our atmospheric evaporation technology is designed to use exactly that. We install a compact, fully automated unit at your site that treats your process water continuously, reducing waste volumes by up to 97%.
You pay per cubic meter treated. We own, maintain, and operate the equipment. No capital expenditure, no technical risk, no staffing burden.
90–97%
Volume Reduction
Drastically less waste to transport and dispose of
~25
kWh/m³
Low energy consumption using your existing residual heat
0
Upfront Investment
Water-as-a-Service — we own and operate the equipment
24/7
Automated Operation
Fully automated, minimal maintenance required
Atmospheric evaporation explained — no filters, no saturation.
Read moreCompact, modular units that fit into any industrial site.
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Read moreGet a free site assessment for your steel or foundry operation. We'll analyse your waste streams and show you exactly what Helios can deliver.
