Beer & Beverages Industry Solutions
Wastewater treatment tailored for breweries, wineries, distilleries, and bottling facilities with high organics and seasonal variation
Industry Overview
Beer & Beverages Industry Solutions
The beer and beverages sector generates wastewater rich in organic matter from brewing, fermentation, cleaning, and bottling operations. Effluent characteristics include high BOD/COD from spent grains, yeast, and sugars, variable pH from cleaning chemicals, and significant seasonal and batch-driven flow variation. Discharge limits and water scarcity are driving demand for robust treatment and reuse.
Spans Envirotech designs treatment systems that handle peak loads, recover biogas where applicable, and produce reuse-quality water for cooling, cleaning, or irrigation. Our solutions serve breweries, wineries, soft drink bottlers, and distilleries with proven technologies adapted to beverage industry requirements.
Industry Challenges
Key Environmental Challenges
High Organic & Nutrient Loads
Brewery and winery wastewater contains BOD/COD of 2,000-15,000 mg/L with significant nitrogen and phosphorus. Biological treatment must handle these loads while maintaining stability during production peaks and shutdowns.
Seasonal & Batch Variation
Production schedules create highly variable flow and load patterns. Treatment systems must absorb peaks and remain efficient during low-flow periods without losing biomass or compliance.
Water Reuse Requirements
Water scarcity and sustainability goals demand reuse for non-product contact applications. Treatment must consistently produce water suitable for cooling, boiler makeup, or irrigation within site constraints.
Our Solutions
Tailored Wastewater Treatment Solutions
Anaerobic Pretreatment with Biogas Recovery
UASB or anaerobic MBBR reduces organic load by 70-85% while producing biogas for boiler or CHP use, lowering energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Ideal for medium to large breweries and distilleries.
Aerobic Biological Treatment
MBBR or activated sludge polish anaerobic effluent and handle direct treatment where anaerobic is not viable. Compact designs suit space-limited sites; systems achieve 95%+ BOD removal with reliable compliance.
Water Reclamation & Reuse
Filtration, MBR, or advanced treatment produces consistent quality for cooling towers, CIP rinse, or landscaping. Reduces freshwater use by 40-70% and supports sustainability reporting.
Technologies
Proven Technologies for Your Industry
Benefits
Why Choose Spans for Your Industry
- Handles high organic loads and seasonal variation reliably
- Biogas recovery cuts energy costs and carbon footprint
- Compact designs fit typical brewery/beverage site layouts
- Reuse reduces water costs and secures supply
- Proven designs ensure consistent discharge compliance
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