Limit values of wastewater emissions of the textile industry and their influence on the sustainable management of water resources

Abstract

The textile and clothing sector has been changing rapidly over the past years as a result of technological development and changes in economic conditions, as well as increasing competitive pressure, which also caused the restructuring of companies, modernization of production and adaptation to technological changes. As a consequence of this very development of technology and industrialization, major problems have arisen regarding the pollution of natural waters with various contaminants that are discharged from the technological processes of the textile industry into the recipients. Compliance with the legal regulations regarding the limit values of emission of polluting substances that are released into recipients is of exceptional importance in the preservation and sustainable management of water resources. In this regard, the aim of the work is to point out significant mechanisms and instruments for managing harmful substances present in the production processes of the textile industry, which are needed to ensure the sustainable management of water resources and indicate protective measures in this important segment of the environment. The obtained results indicate that this research can be successfully used as a model in the management of the quality of the working and living environment.