Water is the basic resource of any industrial process, whether as a raw material or as an auxiliary resource for heating, cooling or cleaning. However, its availability is limited, and efficient, sustainable water use must be promoted. Worldwide, industry consumes around 20% of freshwater. Within industry, the food and drink sector stands out for its high water consumption and the importance of good water management.
Good water management means not only meeting the discharge limits set by legislation but going further:
• Establishing water management that respects the natural environment.
• Reducing water consumption in industrial processes.
• Developing strategies to reuse water and improve efficiency.
There are different ways to promote water reuse. On the one hand, water can be recirculated in processes such as washing fruit and vegetables, packaging or auxiliary services. This requires equipment and technologies, such as membrane filters, that ensure the water can be reused for the same purposes at the required quality. On the other hand, food and drink plants that comply with the legislation on discharge to watercourses can reuse water from their wastewater treatment plants. This requires tertiary or advanced treatment to give the water the quality required for its end use.
At KEIKEN ENGINEERING we are committed to efficient, sustainable water use, promoting the treatment, reclamation and reuse of water for permitted uses such as:
- Irrigation of crops, gardens, green spaces, forests or golf courses.
- Aquifer recharge and wetland maintenance.
- Industrial use as cleaning water, heating water or cooling water.
KEIKEN ENGINEERING offers services and solutions for all aspects of water treatment and water reuse.
For our water treatment services or more information, email info@keiken.es or contact us.
