Minimizing and Reusing Wastewater

Most food plants produce copious quantities of wastewater, primarily from the frequent cleaning and sanitation operations. It is common to dispose of wastewater through municipal sewers and waste treatment plants, but often these systems impose additional charges because of the volume and strength of the wastewater, as compared with household wastewater. In many locations, an adequate municipal system is not available, and so food plants frequently must provide some preliminary or even complete …