Effluent Decontamination Systems (EDS) -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an EDS?
An Effluent Decontamination System (EDS) sterilizes potentially bio-hazardous
waste effluent originating from within high bio-containment laboratories.
Do I need an EDS?
EDS are recommended (and in many countries required by law) to treat the
effluent from facilities dealing with particularly potent or contagious
pathogenic organisms rated at BSL-3ag, and BSL-4.
Why should I choose a WR2
EDS?
WR2 is the world’s leading company in the area
of bio-hazardous waste decontamination. Our personnel have a combined experience
in excess of 50 years in the field of bio-safety and bio-hazardous waste
disposal. This experience is reflected in the design and construction of
all our products including EDS.
What if I hired a local boiler manufacturer
or vessel manufacturer to provide an EDS?
This is extremely unadvisable, as some facilities have discovered the hard
way. This type of equipment is a specialized system that is purpose built
to protect the people working in the facility as well as the surrounding
environment. Systems should be designed and constructed with bio-safety
as the primary concern, and as such, only those manufacturers with experience
in the field of bio-safety should be considered for EDS.
Can WR2 project manage
the delivery, installation, and commissioning of my EDS?
Yes. WR2 uses the latest software and project
management philosophies to assist our customers in the smooth running of
each project from the initial site visits and site preparation, to the equipment
installation and commissioning.
How can I validate my WR2
EDS?
The WR2 EDS has multiple validation methods
with a range of benefits. Temperature/time parametric validation data is
recorded and stored automatically by the system PLC. In addition, our systems
have built-in microbial spore test ports and sample ports to allow for the
safe collection of treated effluent for further analysis.
Can a WR2 EDS handle the
associated grit, straw, sand, and feces which may be flushed down the floor
drains?
Yes. The WR2 EDS has many unique, integrated
features which allow for solids handling. These include inlet perforated
collection baskets, the use of chopper/grinder pump systems, as well as
an aggressive agitation system which prevents any sedimentation.
Does WR2 have existing
installations?
Yes. We have existing systems in containment facilities in the U.S. and
Europe, and are currently installing systems in some of the newest, most
advanced BSL facilities to date. Feel free to contact us for further details.
Do you offer service contracts?
Yes. WR2 offers a range of service contracts
to suit customer needs.