How should you remove contaminated oily water?

The recommended method for removing contaminated oily water is by using a perijet. A perijet is a specialized piece of equipment designed for efficiently removing substances from water, particularly oily contaminants. It operates by creating a venturi effect, which draws the contaminant into the stream of water, allowing for effective separation and removal of the oil.

Using a perijet is particularly advantageous in damage control scenarios because it can handle substantial volumes of contaminated water while ensuring that the oil and other contaminants are effectively separated. This method provides both efficiency and the ability to mitigate the environmental impact of discharging oily water.

In contrast, while other methods such as using a bucket or applying chemical absorbents have their uses, they do not match the effectiveness and efficiency of a perijet in terms of rapid large-scale removal. Pumping into a separate container may be useful but lacks the integral separation process that a perijet offers, making it a less preferable option for immediate and thorough removal of oily contaminants from water.