Industrial wastewater treatment
Oil Water Separators
Our robust oil water separators remove gasoline, motor oil, diesel fuel, crude, and other lighter-than-water oils from wastewater for compliant discharge to sanitary or storm sewers.
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Above Ground Oil Water Separators
Ecologix above ground oil water separators use parallel corrugated plate technology that causes oil droplets to increase in size, and separate more quickly.
AHP-55 Liquid Phase Vessels
Ecologix AHP-55 Liquid Phase Vessels charged with our OrganoClay media are designed for the removal of free floating oil droplets and sheens in water.
Below Ground Oil Water Separators
The Ecologix HQB Cylindrical Gravity Displacement Oil Water Separator will remove essentially 100% of all free and dispersed non-emulsified oil from the water stream larger than 20 microns in diameter with a specific gravity of .88 or less.
Gun Barrel Oil Water Separators for the Oil Sector
Specialized gunbarrel oil water separators are best suited for applications that have oil volume in excess of water volume in the produced fluids.
Marine Grade Oil Water Separators (BORS)
Bilge Oil Removal Systems are an industrial marine grade oil water separator that has a variety of applications.
OilFree Filter Cartridges
OilFree is a patented polymeric technology that is applied to all Oilfree filter cartridges and related technologies. The Oilfree solution removes hydrocarbons from water, emulsified pollutants from water, PCB's, BTEX, oily sheen, synthetic and natural oils, solvents and organically bound metals from water.
OrganoClay Cartridge Filters (MCM)
MCM OrganoClay Cartridge Filters are engineered for the removal of dispersed, emulsified and dissolved hydro-carbons from aqueous solutions.
SkimLoop Oil Water Separator
The SkimLoop Oil Water Separator (OWS) sets the industry standard for skimming and separating floating oils and solids from industrial fluids.
Oil Water Separator Articles
What Are Oil Water Separators? Choosing the Right Application
An essential guide to oil-water separator technologies. Compare above-ground, below-ground, and SkimLoop systems to find the right solution for your industrial facility.
Published: 3/16/2026, Updated: 3/16/2026
Organoclay as a Polishing Media: When It Is Best Used
Learn how Organoclay acts as a high-capacity polishing step to remove residual hydrocarbons, sheens, and emulsified oils from wastewater after oil-water separation.
Published: 3/10/2026, Updated: 3/10/2026
Mastering Industrial Oil/Water Separators
A comprehensive guide to Ecologix oil/water separators. Explore AGS above-ground units, HQB below-ground tanks, BORS marine systems, and MCM-830 OrganoClay adsorption.
Published: 2/6/2026, Updated: 2/6/2026
Understanding Oil/Water Separation at Wash Racks
Learn how detergent selection impacts oil/water separator (OWS) efficiency. Explore the science of quick-release detergents, emulsion stability, and EPA compliance for vehicle wash racks.
Published: 2/3/2026, Updated: 2/3/2026
Standard Operating Procedure: Wash Rack Detergent Usage
Maintain NPDES compliance and OWS efficiency with our Wash Rack Detergent SOP. Learn about quick-release requirements, approved products, and operational techniques.
Published: 2/3/2026, Updated: 2/3/2026
Integrated Industrial Wastewater Solutions
Discover the comprehensive 'Treatment Train' approach to industrial wastewater. Learn how Phys/Chem, DAF, MBBR, and Tertiary Filtration integrate for complete regulatory compliance and water reuse.
Published: 12/11/2025, Updated: 12/11/2025
Above Ground vs. Below Ground Oil Water Separators
Choosing an OWS? Compare above-ground vs. below-ground oil-water separators on cost, maintenance, space, and climate performance to select the best system for your industrial facility.
Published: 11/26/2025, Updated: 11/26/2025
Achieving API 421 Oil Water Separator Compliance: Effectiveness & Upgrades
Is your API 421 oil water separator meeting modern 15 ppm effluent goals? Learn the limitations of 150 µm removal and why secondary treatment (CPI, DAF, Adsorption) is essential for compliance.
Published: 11/14/2025, Updated: 11/14/2025
Maintenance Best Practices for Oil Water Separators
Ensure compliance and efficiency with these essential maintenance best practices for Oil Water Separators (OWSs), covering routine inspection, cleaning, and chemical compatibility.
Published: 10/23/2025, Updated: 10/30/2025
Direct Lithium Extraction: Process Flow Fundamentals
Explore the fundamentals of Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), including selective separation mechanisms, mathematical modeling (Langmuir, Stokes' Law), and Ecologix solutions for efficient impurity removal and resource recovery from brines.
Published: 10/16/2025, Updated: 10/17/2025
Oil-Water Separation Technologies: Tailored Solutions for Oily Wastewater
Explore Ecologix's multi-stage approach to oily wastewater management, covering API separation, DAF systems, demulsifiers, Organoclay, and advanced filtration media for ultimate compliance and water purity.
Published: 10/10/2025, Updated: 10/10/2025
The AHP-55 Oily Water Media Filter From Ecologix Environmental Systems LLC
Discover the AHP-55 oily water filter from Ecologix Systems. Using proprietary OrganoClay media, it effectively removes trace oils, sheens, and hydrocarbons as a polishing filter.
Published: 8/26/2025, Updated: 8/26/2025
The SkimLoop Oil Water Separator
The SkimLoop oil water separator by Ecologix Environmental Systems is an industrial-grade system designed to efficiently remove floating oils and solids from process fluids.
Published: 8/8/2025, Updated: 8/11/2025
Oil and Water Separators: Robust and Simple Solutions for Maintenance Shops
Ecologix Environmental Systems offers robust above and below ground oil/water separators. Learn how our solutions ensure compliance and protect the environment for maintenance shops.
Published: 8/1/2025, Updated: 8/1/2025
Oil Water Separators: A Critical Requirement for LNG Projects
Robust oil water separators are indispensable for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects. Ensure environmental compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize operations with Ecologix Systems' solutions.
Published: 7/23/2025, Updated: 7/23/2025
American-Made Excellence: Ecologix Oil Water Separators
Ecologix Environmental Systems' top-quality, American-made oil water separators. A woman-owned small business offering efficient, durable, and competitively priced wastewater treatment solutions.
Published: 6/4/2025, Updated: 8/5/2025
Top Uses for an Oil Water Separator: An Essential Guide
In modern industrial and commercial operations, managing wastewater effectively is not just good practice—it's a legal and environmental imperative. Oil water separators remove oils, fuels, greases, and other hydrocarbon contaminants from water streams.
Published: 6/3/2025, Updated: 6/4/2025
Underground Oil Water Separator for Truck Wash Bays
Ecologix Systems' underground oil water separators efficiently handle drainage treatment in truck wash bays. Ideal for heavy-duty vehicle cleaning operations.
Published: 5/2/2025, Updated: 5/2/2025
How Oil Water Separators Work
Oil water separators are a component in waste water treatment, used alongside a variety of physical, chemical, and biological filtration processes intended to separate waste from water so that clean water can be returned to the world from whence it came. Different industries may have different means of removing waste solids from effluent.
Published: 12/19/2022, Updated: 2/19/2025
Oil Water Separator Industries
Oil Water Separators for the Automotive & Transportation Industry
Ecologix Systems' oil water separators are crucial for treating washdown water, gasoline, diesel, and other oils in vehicle maintenance, car washes, and repair shops. Ensuring environmental compliance and efficient operations.
Oil Water Separators for the Manufacturing Industry
Learn how Ecologix Systems' oil water separators effectively treat wastewater contaminated with lubricants, cutting fluids, and process oils in manufacturing and industrial facilities, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Oil Water Separator Case Studies
Navigating Municipal OWS Compliance
Learn how Ecologix helps businesses navigate municipal compliance using Above Ground Separator systems.
Published: 6/1/2026, Updated: 6/1/2026
Melones Oil Terminal OWS System
Discover how Ecologix leveraged HQB-Series cylindrical steel tanks for high-capacity oil-water separation at the Melones Oil Terminal in Panama.
Published: 4/10/2026, Updated: 4/10/2026
Above-Ground Oil-Water Separators for Small Businesses
Compact above-ground oil-water separators help small businesses achieve compliance, reduce costs, and simplify maintenance.
Published: 10/17/2025, Updated: 10/17/2025
Gas Station Upgrade & Below-Ground Oil-Water Separation
Read how Ecologix ensured a Northeast U.S. gas station achieved long-term environmental compliance using the HQB-2064 Below Ground Oily Water Separator.
Published: 10/10/2025, Updated: 10/10/2025
