Roadmap towards Zero Liquid Discharge Studies


According to CPCB, “Zero Liquid discharge (ZLD) refers to the installation of facilities and system which will enable industrial effluent for absolute recycling of permeate and converting solute (dissolved organic and inorganic compounds/salts) into residue in the solid form by adopting a method of concentration and thermal evaporation”.

ZLD helps an industry in eliminating the discharge of wastewater into nearby water bodies or on land, by enabling efficient recycling of wastewater streams. The institute has formulated an “Action Plan cum Roadmap towards ZLD” for some of it’s studies for industrial sectors such as Textile and Ferrous & Non-Ferrous.


A three-pronged approach is adopted for developing the roadmap for Zero Liquid Discharge which focusses on segregation of wastewater streams from various manufacturing operations and utilities and customized decentralized wastewater treatment for recycling in plant operations.

Water cost savings up to Rs. 6 Lakhs per day

Immediate 20%-30% reduction in water use through low cost interventions
Reduction in wastewater generation through recycle and regeneration mechanisms



Noteworthy Assignments

Zero Liquid Discharge

CII Water Institute has developed a “Roadmap towards ZLD” with comprehensive Action Plan comprising of short term and long term priorities for a textile unit of Aditya Birla Group, Hindalco Industries Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
For more information, contact
Mr. Konala Kartik Reddy
Associate Counsellor
E : Kartik.Reddy@cii.in, M : 9660302772