Project’s context & challenges
A leading food processing company in Ukraine required a new wastewater treatment plant to support the relocation of production lines from Kharkiv and ensure compliance with some of Europe’s most stringent river discharge standards.
The project was developed under challenging circumstances and an accelerated timeline. Due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, Nijhuis Saur Industries executed the project in close cooperation with an experienced local partner. This collaboration enabled efficient project delivery while supporting the customer in obtaining the necessary permits for river discharge.
By combining advanced wastewater treatment technologies with local engineering and implementation expertise, Nijhuis Saur Industries successfully delivered a complete turnkey solution that ensures reliable operation and full compliance with environmental regulations.
Key figures
206 m³
Design flow/day
10 m³
Design flow/hour
COD: ≤ 24.5 mg/L
Discharge requirement
Solution
To meet stringent environmental discharge requirements, Nijhuis Saur Industries delivered a complete technological turnkey wastewater treatment solution, covering permitting support, engineering, equipment supply, installation, automation, commissioning, and operator training.
The treatment plant integrates a combination of physical, chemical, and biological treatment technologies designed to consistently achieve the required river discharge standards while ensuring reliable and efficient plant operation.

Scope of supply
- Discharge permitting support
- Process engineering and local design
- Equipment manufacturing and supply
- Automation and control systems
- Installation supervision
- Commissioning and start-up
- Personnel training
Applied solutions
- Filtration and Aqua Rake screening
- Coagulation and flocculation
- IPF flotation system
- Continuous biological treatment with sludge separation by AS DAF
- Sludge dewatering by Disc Screw Press
- Sand filtration
- Carbo Pure polishing treatment
- UV disinfection
Customer benefits
Compliance with stringent river discharge standards
The wastewater treatment plant consistently achieves a COD discharge concentration of ≤ 24.5 mg/L, meeting one of Europe's most stringent river discharge requirements while ensuring full compliance with environmental regulations.
Fast-track implementation
Despite challenging circumstances and an accelerated project schedule, the facility was successfully delivered to support the customer's production relocation and operational continuity.
Complete turnkey solution
From permitting support and engineering to commissioning and operator training, Nijhuis Saur Industries provided a single point of responsibility throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Reliable and future-proof wastewater treatment
The modern treatment plant provides long-term operational reliability and supports the customer's sustainable production ambitions.