Recover, Reuse, and Reclaim Copper from Wastewater
Build Circularity Into Your Production Process
With 99.9% Pure Copper Recovery
How ElectraMet Helps With Copper Recovery
Copper is essential to industries like semiconductors, plating, and electronics—but when it ends up in your wastewater, it becomes a compliance liability and a missed revenue opportunity. ElectraMet transforms that challenge into a competitive advantage with clean, selective copper recovery. ElectraMet’s electrochemical platform selectively removes copper from industrial wastewater—without chemical precipitation or sludge.
The result: a solid, pure metal recovered directly from your waste stream, ready for resale or recycling.
Why Copper Recovery Matters
- Meet Discharge Regulations
Copper is heavily regulated due to its toxicity to ecosystems. ElectraMet helps you reliably meet discharge limits and avoid costly violations. - Recover High-Value Copper
Reclaim copper at 99.9%+ purity—turning your wastewater stream into a source of revenue or internal reuse. - Reduce Environmental Impact
Lower your environmental footprint by minimizing sludge generation, hauling, and demand for newly mined copper.
Who Can Benefit?
ElectraMet’s copper recovery solutions support:
- Semiconductor & Microelectronics Manufacturers
- Plating and Surface Finishing Facilities
- EV Battery Recycling and Critical Mineral Recovery
- Medical Device and Aerospace Industries
Circular Benefits in Every Drop
- Copper Recovery at 99.9%+ Purity
Capture valuable copper from rinse waters and process streams, ready for reuse or resale. - No Sludge, No Chemical Waste
Eliminate the burden and cost of chemical handling, filtration, and sludge disposal. - Maintain Process Bath Integrity
Selectively remove copper without consuming sulfuric acid or disrupting hydrogen peroxide levels. - Full Automation and Monitoring
Gain real-time system insights and alerts through ElectraLink, ensuring consistent operation and compliance.
Recycle More, Haul Less
ElectraMet enables fabs to reclaim copper, reuse acid, and eliminate the need for costly off-site disposal. Our systems deliver measurable results that directly reduce cost, risk, and environmental impact—without compromising process performance.
90%
reduction in wastewater treatment costs by enabling chemical reuse and eliminating waste hauling
706
labor hours reallocated annually by removing sludge handling, chemical dosing, and tote management
How ElectraMet’s Technology Works
We help create a circular economy with copper recovery for your industry.
Start Recovering Copper – Sustainably
Reclaim what’s valuable, reduce what’s wasted. ElectraMet helps you achieve circularity without compromising performance.
Contact ElectraMet to schedule a consultation or test your copper-bearing stream.
Copper FAQs
ElectraMet utilizes an advanced electrochemical process to efficiently remove copper from wastewater and various industrial streams. This technology selectively targets copper ions, allowing for their removal as a pure solid metal product.
Yes, ElectraMet’s technology is designed to handle a wide range of copper concentrations, from high-concentration streams to trace amounts. This versatility makes it suitable for various industrial applications.
ElectraMet’s copper removal process is environmentally friendly, as it prevents the release of copper into the environment. This reduces the ecological impact associated with copper waste and supports eco-conscious practices. Because our systems use very low levels of electricity, and recover pure copper for reuse, the overall carbon footprint of the treatment process can be a negative value.
ElectraMet’s electrochemical copper removal method offers several advantages over traditional methods, such as chemical precipitation and ion exchange. It is more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable, making it a preferred choice for copper removal.
ElectraMet’s copper removal process not only promotes sustainability but also offers economic benefits. By effectively removing copper from waste streams, businesses can reduce disposal costs, generate additional revenue from copper recovery, and increase their production volume due to the reallocation of labor.
Yes, ElectraMet’s technology is modular and scalable, making it adaptable to various production volumes. Whether you have high-concentration or low-concentration copper solutions, we can customize our solutions to meet your specific needs.