Reliable pH Monitoring for Industrial Discharge
pH Probes have a finite life expectancy, which can vary significantly depending on environmental conditions and exposure to industrial elements. Maintaining accurate and reliable pH readings is essential for compliance with wastewater discharge permits.
Many industrial discharge permits require continuous pH monitoring, with data recorded at 15-minute intervals and included in monthly reports. In the event of a pH violation—typically readings below 4.5 standard units—industrial users are required to notify their wastewater authority within 24 hours of discovery.
Automated Alerts and Data Management
To support proactive compliance, we provide automated monitoring platforms that can send alerts via email, text message, or phone call when pH levels approach or exceed permit limits. For example, we can configure a customer-specific call tree to immediately notify key personnel of potential violations.
Our systems also support redundant data storage and backup probes, helping to prevent data loss or erroneous readings caused by probe failure or power interruptions. This backup capability can provide relief from violations caused by faulty instrumentation.
Supporting Manufacturers and Industrial Operations
Manufacturers focus on production—not monitoring wastewater discharge. Our team fills that gap by handling essential monitoring and maintenance tasks that are often overlooked or divert valuable internal resources.
We offer solutions for companies struggling to maintain compliance through preventive maintenance of monitoring equipment and pretreatment systems. Our services include real-time data access and monthly reporting for both pH and flow monitoring.
Common Issues
- pH probes not properly maintained, leading to false readings and permit violations
- Premature sensor failure due to lack of calibration or cleaning
- Unapproved monitoring point designs by wastewater authorities
- Chemical injection system malfunctions, causing under- or over-treatment and increased chemical costs
- Undetected sensor drift or probe failure, resulting in inaccurate dosing and noncompliance
Our Solutions
TDMA provides comprehensive monitoring and maintenance services, including:
- Determining the optimal cleaning and calibration frequency for each pH probe
- Providing real-time or monthly data for compliance reports
- Cleaning and maintaining monitoring points to ensure continuous, accurate readings
- Delivering detailed service reports for each visit, documenting probe condition before and after cleaning/calibration
- Offering targeted solutions for customers receiving multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs)
- Participating in meetings (by customer invitation) with wastewater authorities to help translate compliance strategies into actionable steps
- Providing third-party calibration services as required
TDMA’s Commitment
We combine technical expertise with hands-on field service to ensure your monitoring systems operate reliably and meet regulatory requirements. By outsourcing your monitoring and maintenance to TDMA, your team can stay focused on production while we handle the compliance details that keep your operation running smoothly.
Please contact us today to best assess your needs with pH Monitoring.
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