Objectives:
  -   The company needed to reduce the amount of
      nickel discharged to the sewer and have better
      control on pH levels to stay in compliance with
      the wastewater discharge limits

Solution:
  -   Improve housekeeping
  -   Modify cleaning procedures
  -   Adjust the pH neutralization procedure
  -   Reduce the amount of nickel discharged to the
      sewer
  -   Apply pollution prevention techniques

Accomplishments:
  -   Avoided $250,000 in wastewater treatment costs
  -   Avoided costly fines amounting to $12K minimum
      per month
  -   Improved relationships with the local regulatory
      agencies
  -   Improved cleanliness and working conditions for
      its workers

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