Last Updated: August 2026 | Reading Time: 10 minutes
Market Overview
Colombia’s oil and gas sector in Casanare and Meta departments generates significant produced water requiring treatment for oil removal, heavy metals, and dissolved organics before discharge or reinjection.
Key Wastewater Challenges
| Parameter | Typical | Discharge Limit |
|---|---|---|
| COD | 500-5,000 mg/L | < 300 mg/L |
| TSS | 200-2,000 mg/L | < 50 mg/L |
| pH | 4-10 | 6-9 |
Recommended Treatment Chemicals
| Chemical | Role | Dosage | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAC | Coagulant | 50-300 mg/L | Oil 80%+ |
| APAM | Flocculant | 0.5-5 mg/L | TSS 90%+ |
| Activated Carbon | Adsorbent | 50-500 mg/L | COD 60%+ |
Treatment Process Flow
- Equalization & pH adjustment
- Coagulation (PAC + PAM)
- Sedimentation/DAF
- Biological treatment
- Polishing & disinfection
- Sludge dewatering
Regulatory Compliance
Colombia: MAVDT Resolution 0631, oil < 10 mg/L, TSS < 50 mg/L
Why Source from HydroChemix
- Factory-direct pricing with 30+ country export experience
- ISO 9001 quality with COA for every batch
- Free samples for jar testing
- 24-hour quote response
- Technical support and dosage optimization