Wastewater Brewery

Brewery Trade Waste

Client:

Major Australian Brewing Facility

Industry:

Wastewater

Location:

Queensland, Australia

Key Issues:

Odour
BOD
Sludge
Foam Control

Project Summary:

Australian brewing company producing more than 10ML of beer annually

Client was exceeding liquid trade waste limits (BOD, TSS, COD) due to increased production

Odour, sludge and foaming were also major issues

60 day trial

Challenge:

1. Client exceeding trade waste limits and facing further operational and capital expenditure 2. Pump trucks removing sludge daily

Results:

90% less BOD

inadequate-aeration

Significant improvements in
form control in aeration tank

75% less COD

odor

Odour significantly reduced

85% less TSS

Improved outlet water quality

nitrogen

Less nitrogen (NEED FIGS)

Testimonial:

“We also saw significant improvements in odour and foam control, as well as a decrease in sludge and dead zones.”
-Sustainability Manager