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The Challenge

Confectionery Production

A confectionery manufacturer needed a compact wastewater treatment solution within limited space constraints. The wastewater contained high sugar content, colorants, and suspended solids from candy and chocolate production.

How We Helped

Containerised System

Fully pre-assembled containerised treatment plant for rapid deployment and minimal site work.

DAF Flotation

Compact DAF unit for removing suspended solids and colorants from confectionery wastewater.

Mechanical Screening

Fine rotary drum screen to capture candy fragments and packaging debris.

Plug & Play Design

Pre-wired and pre-piped system ready for immediate operation after delivery.

Project Outcomes

Rapid Deployment

6-week installation from order to operation.

Space Efficient

Compact footprint ideal for limited space.

Compliance

Full compliance with discharge requirements.

Easy Maintenance

Designed for simple operation and maintenance.

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Wastewater Treatment for Food Manufacturing

Food and beverage manufacturing generates high-strength wastewater containing organic matter, fats, oils, sugars, and suspended solids. Our treatment trains combine screening, dissolved air flotation for fat recovery, biological oxidation for dissolved organics, and tertiary polishing to meet discharge consent or enable water reuse. Each system is designed around your specific product mix and seasonal production variations.

Screening & Pre-Treatment

Removes large solids and protects downstream pumps and biological systems from damage.

Fat & Oil Recovery

DAF systems recover valuable fats for rendering while reducing organic loading to biological stages.

Biological Treatment

Activated sludge, MBBR, or SBR processes remove dissolved sugars and organic compounds.

Water Reuse

Tertiary filtration and UV enable safe recycling of process water for equipment washdown.

Design Parameters

COD Range1,000 – 10,000 mg/L (product dependent)
BOD Range500 – 5,000 mg/L
TSS Range200 – 3,000 mg/L
O&G Range50 – 800 mg/L
pH Range4.0 – 10.0 (cleaning cycle influence)
Temperature10 – 45°C (hot process water influence)
HRT Biological12 – 36 hours
Sludge Yield0.5 – 0.9 kg DS/kg COD removed

Compliance & Standards

Food Safety

HACCP-aligned design with food-grade materials and hygienic equipment selection.

Environmental Permits

Effluent engineered to meet trade effluent consent limits including BOD, TSS, and O&G.

By-Product Recovery

Recovered protein, fat, and fibre fractions can offset treatment costs.

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Industries We Serve

Our expertise spans multiple industries with sector-specific water treatment solutions.