The quality and yield of electroplating wastewater is related to the processing conditions, production load, operation management, water use methods and other factors. The components of electroplating wastewater are complicated and uncontrollable as it may include metal irons, cyanide and some highly toxic substances that can cause cancer and gene mutation.
In April 2013, an Argentine customer implemented a 300 tons per day (TPD) factory wastewater treatment project for their new industrial plant, covering 25,000 square meters.