Industrial food processors mass produce large quantities of food, which naturally uses a lot of water. From water as an ingredient to the variable wastewater stream that must be cleaned prior to discharge, water is an essential element of the entire manufacturing process. Xylem offers cutting-edge water treatment and pumping solutions that can assist your facility in tackling a range of wastewater challenges while advancing your sustainability objectives.
Case Studies
Manufacturer of Baker's Yeast Rises Above Its Wastewater Challenges
Treatment system helps AB Mauri remain environmentally compliant while reducing its carbon footprint
AB Mauri was constructing a large, state-of-the-art yeast manufacturing plant in Veracruz, Mexico. The project included the need for a unique wastewater treatment facility. Sugarcane molasses used as the fermentation growth substrate for the yeast during production results in wastewater containing high concentrations of organic matter.
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Golden Flake Eliminates Sewer Surcharges With ADI® MBR System
Expanding snack food company reduces costs by treating wastewater on-site with aerobic solution
Golden Flake’s 50 acre (20 hectare) Birmingham, Alabama, USA, corporate headquarters is home to a 350,000 ft2 (32,516 m2) manufacturing facility that processes more than 20 million lb (9 million kg) of snack foods per year. The plant’s production mix can fluctuate, causing its wastewater to have varying strengths and consistencies, with flow rates ranging from 100,000-350,000 gpd (380-1,330 m3/d).
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