Heavy metal filters
A heavy metal separator is an advanced type of water purifier designed to effectively separate and reduce heavy metals from stormwater and wastewater, helping to protect both groundwater and nearby watercourses from harmful pollutants. These separators work through several stages of filtration, where specially adapted filter materials capture heavy metals, as well as hydrocarbons, suspended particles, and oil residues. This enables safe management of water both before discharge and for further treatment in treatment plants.
Function and purification technology
Heavy metal separators utilise innovative filter materials and separation stages optimised for high capacity and long service life. The filter medium can be replaced as needed, ensuring consistently high purification levels even with varying contamination levels. Many modern solutions meet requirements for effectively reducing substances such as lead, copper, zinc and cadmium, as well as oil and other environmentally hazardous compounds.
Applications
Heavy metal separators are used, for example, in industrial areas, logistics centres, roads, parking areas, and other environments where surface water risks being contaminated with heavy metals and oils. Installing the correct type of treatment unit ensures that environmental requirements are met and minimises the risk of negative impacts on nature and ecosystems.
Certification and quality requirements
To comply with Swedish and European environmental requirements, heavy metal collectors must be tested and certified according to relevant standards, such as the EU Water Framework Directive and national environmental quality standards. Certification verifies the product's ability to effectively reduce specific pollutants and guarantees long-term operational reliability and environmental benefits.
Choose the right solution for your business
There is a wide range of heavy metal separators on the market, with variants adapted for different flows and contaminant levels. To find the most effective and sustainable solution for your specific needs, it is recommended to contact our experts, who offer advice and support all the way – from needs analysis and product selection to installation and follow-up.
By investing in a modern, certified heavy metal separator, you ensure long-term protection of the aquatic environment and comply with current legal requirements for stormwater management.