Water Treatment for Food & Beverage Industry
FSSAI-compliant water and wastewater treatment systems for food processors, beverage manufacturers, dairy plants, and breweries across India. Turnkey supply, installation, and AMC from Aquatic Solutions.
Why Water Quality is Critical in Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Water is both a direct ingredient and a critical process utility in food and beverage manufacturing. Whether used in product formulation, steam generation, CIP (Clean-in-Place) sanitisation, or cooling, water quality directly impacts product safety, shelf life, and regulatory compliance.
In India, food manufacturers must meet FSSAI standards for process water, BIS IS 10500 for potable water, and CPCB/SPCB discharge norms for effluent. Non-compliance risks product recalls, licence cancellation, and export market access.
Aquatic Solutions has been designing and supplying water treatment systems for the food and beverage sector for over 22 years, with installations across dairy, brewery, packaged food, edible oil, and sugar processing facilities in India.
Key Water Challenges in This Industry
- Process and ingredient water must meet strict microbiological and chemical purity (FSSAI / BIS IS 10500)
- High-BOD/COD wastewater from food processing requires robust ETP design
- Seasonal and batch production variations demand flexible treatment capacity
- Compliance with FSSAI, CPCB/SPCB, and export market standards (EU, US FDA)
- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mandates in water-scarce or CETP-restricted zones
- CIP (Clean-in-Place) water quality requirements for food-contact surfaces
- Microbiological control — elimination of E. coli, coliforms, and pathogens
Food & Beverage Sub-Sectors We Serve
Dairy & Milk Processing
Process water, boiler feed water, CIP water, and ETP for dairy effluent with high fat and protein content.
Brewery & Beverages
Brewing water with precise mineral profile, RO for soft drink manufacturing, and ETP for high-BOD brewery effluent.
Packaged Food & Snacks
Ingredient water, steam generation water, and wastewater treatment for packaged food manufacturing units.
Edible Oil & Sugar Mills
Process water treatment, cooling tower water management, and ETP/STP for large agro-processing facilities.
Our Water Treatment Solutions for Food & Beverage
Raw water clarification and softening for process use
TDS reduction and demineralisation for ingredient water
BOD/COD reduction to meet CPCB discharge norms
Chemical-free microbiological inactivation
Ozonation for water and CIP sanitisation
Domestic sewage treatment for large food facilities
Antiscalants, coagulants, and disinfectants
Pre-treatment for turbidity and organics removal
Frequently Asked Questions
What water quality standards must food & beverage manufacturers meet in India?
Food & beverage manufacturers must comply with FSSAI regulations, BIS IS 10500 for drinking/process water, and CPCB/SPCB discharge norms for effluent. Export units may also need to meet EU, US FDA, or Codex Alimentarius standards.
What type of water treatment plant is required for a food processing unit?
Typically a WTP or RO plant for process/ingredient water, UV or ozone disinfection for microbiological safety, and an ETP to treat high-BOD/COD wastewater. ZLD systems are increasingly required in water-scarce regions.
Can Aquatic Solutions supply turnkey water treatment systems for beverage plants?
Yes. We provide complete turnkey solutions — from raw water intake and pre-treatment to RO purification, UV/ozone disinfection, and effluent treatment — including design, supply, installation, commissioning, and AMC across India.
What is the BOD/COD level in food processing wastewater and how is it treated?
Food processing wastewater typically has BOD of 500–5000 mg/L and COD of 1000–10000 mg/L. We design ETPs using primary clarification, biological treatment (MBBR, SBR, or activated sludge), secondary clarification, and tertiary polishing to meet CPCB norms.
Do you supply water treatment systems for dairy, brewery, and packaged food plants?
Yes. We have supplied systems for dairy plants, breweries, soft drink manufacturers, packaged food units, edible oil refineries, and sugar mills across India.
Need a FSSAI-compliant water treatment system for your food or beverage facility?
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