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How to Choose Eco-Friendly Flocculants Under 2024’s New Wastewater Discharge Standards

February 28, 2025

The 2024 revision of China’s Integrated Wastewater Discharge Standard (GB 8978-2024) has introduced stricter limits on residual flocculant toxicity and heavy metal content. For industries ranging from textiles to mining, selecting compliant, high-performance flocculants is no longer optional—it’s a survival imperative.  

 

At YUANBO GROUP, we’ve engineered next-generation flocculants that align with these regulations while maximizing cost efficiency. Here’s how to navigate the new requirements:  

 

 Key Changes in the 2024 Standards  

- Tighter Thresholds:  

  - Total suspended solids (TSS) discharge limits reduced by 15-20% across most industrial categories.  

  - New caps on aluminum/iron residues (≤0.2 mg/L for municipal treatment plants).  

- Ecotoxicity Monitoring:  

  Mandatory acute toxicity tests (Daphnia magna LC50 ≥100 mg/L) for flocculant formulations.  

- Traceability Requirements:  

  Full disclosure of raw material sources and polymerization catalysts.  

 

 3 Critical Factors When Selecting Flocculants  

1. Compliance Assurance  

   - Opt for flocculants certified with Ecolabel China or EU Ecolabel (even for domestic projects).  

   - Verify third-party test reports for COD/TSS removal rates under YOUR specific wastewater conditions.  

 

2. Adaptive Performance  

   - Temperature Resilience: Low-viscosity formulas (e.g., our FLOC-2024E series) prevent gelation in <5°C environments.  

   - pH Tolerance: Amphoteric ionic polymers maintain efficacy in acidic (pH 3-5) or alkaline (pH 9-11) wastewater.  

 

3. Total Cost of Ownership  

   - Compare effective dosage per m³ rather than upfront price.  

   - Example: Our bio-enhanced polyacrylamide achieves 95% turbidity removal at 0.08-0.12% concentration—40% lower than conventional PAM.  

 

 Why YUANBO Stands Out  

- Tailored Solutions:  

  Free on-site wastewater analysis to design flocculant blends matching your COD/BOD profile.  

- Proven ROI:  

  Case Study: A Zhejiang dyeing factory reduced sludge disposal costs by ¥320,000/year using our low-moisture flocculant.

 

Act Now to Avoid Compliance Penalties  

The grace period for standard adoption ends on June 30, 2024. We’re offering:  

- Free Sample Testing: Send 5L of your wastewater for a customized flocculant recommendation.  

- Free Samples: Send 500g free samples to you to test our quality and perfermance.

 

Contact us: 

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