It may be hard to say, but electrocoagulation is really making things easy for Leading Edge and the local environment.
Electrocoagulation is a state-of-the-art process in which heavy metals, oils, grease and other contaminants are broken down and extracted from waste water, rendering it so harmless that the water can be flushed into a regular sewer system. As the world’s largest aircraft painting company, Leading Edge uses an incredible amount of water from both the stripping and treatment processes. That water contains trace amounts of heavy metals and other hazardous substances that must be treated in special facilities.
“We’re installing this technology at all our facilities now so we can treat the water on site, significantly reducing our environmental footprint,” said Mike Manclark, CEO, Leading Edge. “It reduces 1,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater to a mere half a gallon. It’s a remarkable process that’s helping to save the environment while helping us become greener. It’s a win-win situation that we’re really proud of. “
Already used by many government agencies and the Military, this is the first time the technology has been employed for use in America’s commercial airline industry. “We take innovation very seriously here at Leading Edge,” added Manclark. “And when it comes to the environment, we’re setting the pace for the rest of the industry. It’s just one more example of how we’re leading at Leading Edge.”
