Textile wastewater and sludge, byproducts of manufacturing, pose environmental risks due to harmful chemicals. Intertek offers end-to-end testing solutions, ensuring accurate analysis and compliance with international and local standards. Our global laboratories provide comprehensive analysis, data management, and support for sustainable practices, offering precise, reliable results for a cleaner, safer environment.
What is wastewater and sludge?
Wastewater in the textile & leather industry is generated during manufacturing processes like dyeing and finishing, containing harmful chemicals, dyes, and heavy metals.
Sludge is the semi-solid byproduct from wastewater treatment, often containing concentrated pollutants.
Both wastewater and sludge from textile & leather manufacturing can be released into the water and ocean, often without adequate treatment, leading to significant environmental pollution and health concerns. Proper management and treatment are essential to mitigate these impacts and reduce discharge of harmful chemicals.
Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Wastewater Guidelines
Our extensive laboratory network, a participant in the ZDHC Wastewater Approved Laboratory Programme (What is ZDHC?), delivers comprehensive wastewater and sludge testing across key supplier regions, adhering to the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines. Strategically located throughout Asia, Latin America and Europe, our labs are fully qualified for ZDHC-compliant wastewater and sludge analysis, including specialized testing for Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF) and leather processing. Intertek streamlines compliance by offering seamless data uploading to the ZDHC Gateway Wastewater Module on behalf of suppliers, ensuring transparency and promoting responsible chemical management.
Wastewater testing services
Intertek provides end-to-end wastewater and sludge testing solutions for the apparel, textile, footwear and leather industries, minimizing harmful chemical discharge and promoting environmental responsibility. Our services include accurate testing, rigorous quality assurance, and comprehensive analysis of physical, chemical, and biological parameters. From self-assessment to certification, Intertek supports sustainable practices, safeguarding both people and the planet. We help clients meet industry standards like the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Wastewater Guidelines.
Benefits
- Precise Quantification & Verified Accuracy: Ensures the reliable measurement of chemical parameters in your wastewater samples.
- Guaranteed Data Compliance: Provides test data that adheres to stringent quality assurance and quality control standards, supporting regulatory adherence.
- Comprehensive & Trusted Results: Delivers dependable wastewater analysis across physical, solid, biological, organic, and chemical parameters for a complete understanding of your discharge profile.
- End-to-End Compliance Solution: Supports self-assessment, verification, and certification for a streamlined path to achieving wastewater compliance and sustainability goals.
Intertek's Total Chemical Assurance solutions support brands in eliminating harmful chemicals from supply chains through testing, auditing, and training, leveraging technology like ToxClear and ZDHC Gateway for enhanced sustainability.
