Food industry wastewater treatment
Bespoke solutions to solve food and beverage wastewater challenges
Food and drink processing facilities produce wastewater that requires specialised treatment and careful management, due to its industry-specific properties.
Using our experience of the food and drink industry, we can plan, design and install bespoke treatment methods to solve specific challenges, improving efficiency and ensuring compliance.
Challenges
The challenge:
Food processing wastewater contains high levels of organic matter, such as oils, fats, grease and dissolved sugars. Not only is this a waste of product, the high levels of organic matter could harm the environment if wastewater is not treated properly.
Aqua Advice solution:
We will identify the most efficient biological treatment methods to break down organic matter. For example, aerobic treatment systems add oxygen to help grow bacteria that eat the pollutants.
The challenge:
Wastewater may have varying pH levels depending on the products being processed.
Aqua Advice solution:
pH correction will balance the water’s acidity, protecting equipment and helping later treatment steps work better.
The challenge:
Solid particles from food scraps are common in this type of wastewater. These solids can clog pipes and equipment if not properly removed, resulting in costly damage and downtime.
Aqua Advice solution:
We can design pre-treatment screening processes to remove large items:
- Screens catch solid objects like fruit peels or packaging.
- Grinders break down big particles into smaller pieces.
- Sedimentation tanks let heavy materials sink to the bottom.
- Fats, oils, and grease float to the surface in special tanks, to be skimmed off
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Opportunities for water recycling and reuse
Using advanced technologies, we can optimise your existing, upgraded or new treatment plant to reduce your consumption of freshwater and lower costs.
Treated wastewater can be made safe for:
Recycling: Non-food contact uses such as cooling towers and landscape irrigation.
Reuse: Indirect potable reuse, such as replenishing groundwater or surface water sources.
Find out more about wastewater recycling and reuse by Aqua Advice.
Protect your business against non-compliance
The unique properties of food processing wastewater pose a risk to the environment if not treated properly. Furthermore, changes to wastewater legislation means that non-compliance can result in huge fines, not to mention the reputational damage associated with causing environmental harm.
Aqua Advice has the knowledge and expertise to ensure your treatment processes are not only compliant, but also responsive to future changes in legislation.
Boost efficiency and compliance with our site audits and assessments
We can assess your wastewater treatment processes to identify inefficiencies and make recommendations that will make your systems more efficient, resulting in less waste and saving you money, whilst meeting your legal obligations.
Turnkey wastewater treatment solutions
Turnkey treatment plants are ideal if you are requiring cost-effective treatment of food processing wastewater. Our experts will work with you to identify the correct solution.
Ongoing operations and maintenance support
We can provide training, monitoring and support to empower your business to meet its ongoing wastewater treatment obligations.
Protect your business and the environment
Contact Aqua Advice today to arrange a consultation.
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Contact Aqua Advice today to arrange a free consultation and discover how we can help you find the perfect industrial wastewater solutions for your business.
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