Water and wastewater treatment for dairy plants.

The dairy industry has a significant presence in the Brazilian landscape, with Brazil among the world's largest milk producers and as one of the food industry sectors that has grown the most in recent years within Brazilian agribusiness. Because it uses abundant water in its production processes, the treatment of generated effluents requires greater attention to ensure a good cost-benefit ratio.

Segment characteristics

Growth with high water demand

With a strong presence in the country and significant growth in recent years, the sector operates with processes that demand abundant water. This intensive use makes wastewater treatment a necessary step to sustain operational efficiency and achieve a good cost-benefit ratio.

Challenges of the segment

Turbidity, fats, and biological balance

The operation needs to deal with turbidity and the presence of fats in the effluents, requiring appropriate solutions from the primary stages to biological treatment. Maintaining a balanced biological environment is also essential to ensure good efficiency and reduce the need for and costs of subsequent treatment stages.

Recommended products

In this segment, coagulants, flocculants, antifoams, and nutrients/enzymes are essential to support the removal of turbidity and fats, the formation of suitable flocs for flotation, and the clarification of the effluent in conjunction with the coagulant. Additionally, they help control foam at different stages and maintain a more efficient and healthy biological treatment.