Millions of tonnes of substances that pose a risk to water are produced, treated, used, stored, packaged or handled every year.
For installations handling water-polluting substances (wgS), the „precautionary principle“ of the Water Resources Act (WHG) means that no substances must be allowed to escape and consequently pollute water bodies or the soil. This applies both during normal operation and in the event of operational faults. Experience has shown that remedial action (for example, following an unnoticed operational fault or leaks from pipes and tanks) entails far greater operational costs than targeted preventative measures to protect water bodies and soil.
As a plant operator, how could you carry out a sensible plant demarcation? Here is one possible approach Step by step
