Dairy Industry
Dairy Wastewater Treatment & Advanced Water Solutions
Overview of Dairy Wastewater Challenges
Dairy processing plants generate highly polluted wastewater with high concentrations of organic
matter (BOD, COD), fats, oils and grease (FOG), proteins, lactose, and suspended solids. Due to the
use of cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems, detergents, sanitizers, and other chemicals, the effluent
also contains high levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and surfactants. If not properly treated, dairy
wastewater can cause serious environmental damage, including eutrophication, odor problems, and
toxicity to aquatic life.
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Our Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies
To address the complex characteristics of dairy wastewater and help industries meet stringent discharge regulations or achieve water reuse, we offer a complete range of innovative and proven treatment technologies, including:
BIOWAVE™ SBR (Sequencing Batch Reactor) – 6th Generation
Our flagship solution, BIOWAVE™ SBR, is a highly flexible, energy-efficient, and compact biological treatment system suitable for variable and high-strength wastewater like that from dairy plants. Key features include:
Integrated Design
Equalization, Aeration, and Settling in a single tank
Smart Automation
Advanced control for batch operation
High Efficiency
BOD and COD removal efficiency (up to 95%)
Simultaneous Process
Nitrification and Denitrification
Low Sludge Production
Minimal waste generation
Modular Design
For phased expansion
Optional Enhancement
Tertiary Filtration and UV disinfection for water reuse
DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation)
Used as a primary treatment or post-SBR clarification step, DAF units effectively remove:
Anaerobic Pretreatment (UASB / EGSB Reactors)
For high organic loads, anaerobic systems are recommended before aerobic treatment:
Sludge Handling & Energy Recovery
Advanced Tertiary Treatment
For achieving water reuse or very low discharge limits:
Compact MBR (Membrane Bioreactor) Systems
Where space is limited and high-quality effluent is needed, our MBR systems provide:
Why Choose Us?
✔ Custom-Engineered Solutions
Based on wastewater profile, flow variability, and client goals (discharge or reuse)
✔ End-to-End Service
Design, supply, automation, installation, and O&M
✔ Energy Efficiency Focus
Smart aeration, load-based control, and optional biogas recovery
✔ Sustainable Outcomes
Reduced water footprint, zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) options, and nutrient recovery
Applications
Dairy & Cheese Factories
Yogurt & Ice Cream Production
Milk Condensation & Powder Plants
CIP Water Recovery Systems
Stormwater / Surface Runoff Reuse
Let's Talk
Our team of wastewater experts and process engineers can support you in assessing your current
wastewater challenges, upgrading existing systems, or designing a new treatment plant optimized for
performance, compliance, and sustainability.
Contact us today to schedule a technical consultation and explore how our BIOWAVE™ SBR and other
advanced technologies can work for your dairy facility.