Food industry

Wastewater from the food industry varies significantly in composition, depending on the specific production process. Whether it involves high concentrations of solids and suspended matter—as seen in the starch industry—or elevated levels of fats and oils—common in margarine production—each type of wastewater possesses unique characteristics that require a tailored treatment approach.

In the development and design of customized wastewater treatment plants, CUSS GmbH draws upon decades of experience and deep technical expertise. From personalized consulting to precisely configured plant technology, we provide solutions that are accurately aligned with your requirements, ensuring optimal results.

Wastewater treatment for a flavouring manufacturer

A complete retrofitting of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in the North of Italy was conducted in the years 2020 / 2021. The design was developed in close cooperation with the client and a British consultant specialized in wastewater treatment plants. The main task was to extend the existing WWTP so it can cope with future increase of production capacity of the factory on a 10-year horizon. The existing equalization basin was completely restored, and the process furthermore increased with pretreatment facilities and a biological treatment step to decrease the organic load before the wastewater enters the public sewer system.

Extension of a plant during operation

In 2016, CUSS built a wastewater treatment plant for a brewery in Sansimion / Romania. The brewery has expanded its portfolio by a production of potato chips. To treat the additional wastewater produced, the plant is being expanded. The chips production is located about one kilometer away from the brewery. In the conceptual design, the current expansion had to be considered and the planned expansion also had to be partially integrated. These two concepts had to be integrated into the existing plant with minimal downtime.

Expansion of a wastewater treatment plant for the purification of oily wastewater

A Dominican-based corporation implemented a wastewater treatment facility in a 2-step approach to assure its high environmental standards. Together with company CUSS a wastewater treatment plant was designed and build to treat high-concentrated wastewater originating from edible oil and yoghurt production.