Industry solutions
Food & Beverage
Quality-led water treatment and conservation for water-intensive operations.
The operating challenge
Food and beverage facilities require consistent source water, hygienic treatment and responsible management across production, cleaning and utilities.
What matters at this type of site
Water used for product contact, cleaning, boilers, cooling, kitchens and staff facilities does not have the same quality requirement. Production schedules can also create peaks in flow and organic load, making sampling, segregation and equalisation useful design inputs.
SWR begins with source-water and wastewater characterisation, then plans fit-for-purpose filtration or RO, sewage and effluent treatment, rainwater capture and suitable treated-water reuse with an operating and maintenance plan.
Where SWR can help
- Source-water testing and process-use mapping
- RO, filtration and pre-treatment for required uses
- Effluent and sewage treatment with reuse planning
- Rainwater harvesting, storage and recharge
A practical programme
Connect the right systems to the way your site actually operates.
- 01Source-water testing and process-use mapping
- 02RO, filtration and pre-treatment for required uses
- 03Effluent and sewage treatment with reuse planning
- 04Rainwater harvesting, storage and recharge
- 05Water audits, operator handover and monitoring
What the programme can support
Reduced freshwater and discharge pressure
A clearer water-security plan for expansion
Frequently asked
Questions from project teams.
Why is water-use mapping important in food processing?+
It separates product, cleaning, utility and domestic requirements so each stream receives an appropriate level of treatment and monitoring.
Can treated water be reused in a food facility?+
Reuse depends on the use, treatment quality, site controls and applicable requirements. SWR helps identify appropriate non-potable applications and the controls they need.
Can SWR support a facility expansion?+
Yes. A water balance can compare current and projected demand, identify treatment bottlenecks and phase improvements before capacity becomes a production constraint.
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