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Treating process water and wastewater for beverage manufacturer

10 December 2020

Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK) has worked with an international beverage manufacturer to supply and install a new system for the treatment of its process water and wastewater. 

The production facility houses a number of crucial manufacturing lines, producing over 20,000 bottles and 36,000 cans per hour. The company needed a solution that could treat incoming mains water to a level that was suitable for its process needs. Additionally, it was important that the system met local discharge standards without the need for month-to-month alterations. Finally, space was limited at the client’s site and the updated solution needed to be fitted within an existing space. 

VWT UK recommended a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant to remove any organic contaminants, in combination with activated carbon filter to remove any chlorine and micropollutants from the process water. 

Similarly, a  dissolved air flotation system was chosen for wastewater treatment, in conjunction with a moving bed biofilm reactor. This solution is able to treats the medium and high strength waste – removing the settled organic compounds and solids from the system – before its discharge to the sewer. Prior to VWT UK’s installation, the company had been within the discharge limits but was paying a higher rate due to the level of contaminants it was discharging. The new wastewater plant has resolved this issue and reduced the water discharge fee.

Prior to the specification, VWT UK’s Chemical Department had visited the site for a testing day. This included research on the cooling towers and boiler systems to find out the most suitable water treatment solution.

To further minimise manual monitoring requirements, the client is considering installing an online monitoring system which would provide remote access for digital monitoring, enabling engineers to check on performance levels at any time of the day. The online system is also easily upgradable, allowing the client to expand capacities if necessary. 

The new system has helped the company to minimise water loss, save energy and cut its carbon footprint. As well as being more reliable, the solution can be upgraded should the facility expand, or regulations change. 


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