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Future-Proof Water Treatment for Leading Pork Processing Facility

PROBLEM

A leading pork processing facility needed a high-quality, scalable water treatment solution to address turbidity, feed water variability and compliance.

SOLUTION

Waterform installed a Barrier UF Advanced Water Treatment Plant with ultrafiltration, automated disinfection, and smart monitoring for reliable, low-maintenance operation.

OUTCOME

The system delivers 1.1MLD of high-quality water with 92% recovery, reducing waste, cutting costs, and allowing future expansion.

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Industry

Meat Processor

LOCATION

Murray Bridge
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Pork Processing Facility:
Barrier UF Advanced Water Treatment Plant

PROBLEM

A leading pork processing facility in Murray Bridge, South Australia, required a high-performance water treatment solution to ensure consistent, high-quality process water while enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. The facility faced several challenges:

  • High turbidity (50 NTU) and suspended solids (30 mg/L) in raw water, impacting water clarity and treatment efficiency.
  • Variability in feed water quality from local sources, leading to inconsistent process stability.
  • The need to comply with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) for safe potable water use.
  • Scalability requirements to support future production expansion from 1.1 MLD to 2.0 MLD.
  • Operational efficiency concerns, requiring reduced manual intervention and maintenance costs.

To address these challenges, the facility sought a turnkey, high-reliability water treatment system that would provide consistently high water quality while optimising operational and environmental performance.

SOLUTION

Waterform Technologies designed and installed the Barrier UF Advanced Water Treatment Plant, an efficient, low-maintenance solution tailored to the facility’s needs. The system incorporated:

  • Pre-Treatment & Filtration:
    • An automatic 300-micron backwashing screen filter (Filternox) to remove coarse particulates.
    • A Pin Floc coagulation system for enhanced removal of organics and suspended solids.
    • A nextSand filtration system to improve downstream treatment efficiency by capturing fine particles.
  • Ultrafiltration (UF) System:
    • 18 x 1.5MB INGE UF membranes, designed for easy expansion to 32 modules in the future.
    • A five-year membrane breakage guarantee, ensuring long-term reliability.
    • Automatic membrane integrity testing and a Chemical Enhanced Backwash (CEB) system for maintenance efficiency.
  • Chlorination & Disinfection:
    • An integrated UV Strike disinfection system (optional) for superior microbial control.
    • An automatic chlorine dosing system to maintain residual disinfection levels.
  • Smart Automation & Monitoring:
    • A SCADA-integrated PLC system for automated operation and real-time performance monitoring.
    • iSiteControl 24/7 remote monitoring, enabling proactive diagnostics and system optimisation.
  • Future-Ready Design:
    • A modular system architecture, allowing seamless scalability from 1.1 MLD to 2.0 MLD.
    • Additional infrastructure provisions for future ultrafiltration and pre-treatment upgrades.
OUTCOME

The commissioning of the Barrier UF Advanced Water Treatment Plant delivered significant operational and environmental benefits:

  • Consistently High Water Quality:
    • Achieves full compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG).
    • Effectively removes turbidity, suspended solids, and microbial contaminants, ensuring safe and reliable process water.
  • Enhanced Operational Efficiency:
    • A 92% water recovery rate minimises water waste and optimises resource usage.
    • Fully automated operation reduces manual intervention, cutting labour costs and maintenance efforts.
  • Sustainable & Cost-Effective Water Management:
    • Lower dependency on external water sources, leading to reduced operational costs.
    • Smart monitoring and automation enhance system reliability, minimising downtime.
  • Scalability for Future Growth:
    • Designed for seamless expansion to 2.0 MLD to accommodate increased production demands.
    • Infrastructure in place for additional treatment enhancements as needed.

Through this upgrade, the facility has secured a robust, future-proof water treatment system that enhances operational resilience, improves sustainability, and ensures compliance with industry regulations.

PROBLEM

A leading pork processing facility in Murray Bridge, South Australia, required a high-performance water treatment solution to ensure consistent, high-quality process water while enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. The facility faced several challenges:

  • High turbidity (50 NTU) and suspended solids (30 mg/L) in raw water, impacting water clarity and treatment efficiency.
  • Variability in feed water quality from local sources, leading to inconsistent process stability.
  • The need to comply with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) for safe potable water use.
  • Scalability requirements to support future production expansion from 1.1 MLD to 2.0 MLD.
  • Operational efficiency concerns, requiring reduced manual intervention and maintenance costs.

To address these challenges, the facility sought a turnkey, high-reliability water treatment system that would provide consistently high water quality while optimising operational and environmental performance.

SOLUTION

Waterform Technologies designed and installed the Barrier UF Advanced Water Treatment Plant, an efficient, low-maintenance solution tailored to the facility’s needs. The system incorporated:

  • Pre-Treatment & Filtration:
    • An automatic 300-micron backwashing screen filter (Filternox) to remove coarse particulates.
    • A Pin Floc coagulation system for enhanced removal of organics and suspended solids.
    • A nextSand filtration system to improve downstream treatment efficiency by capturing fine particles.
  • Ultrafiltration (UF) System:
    • 18 x 1.5MB INGE UF membranes, designed for easy expansion to 32 modules in the future.
    • A five-year membrane breakage guarantee, ensuring long-term reliability.
    • Automatic membrane integrity testing and a Chemical Enhanced Backwash (CEB) system for maintenance efficiency.
  • Chlorination & Disinfection:
    • An integrated UV Strike disinfection system (optional) for superior microbial control.
    • An automatic chlorine dosing system to maintain residual disinfection levels.
  • Smart Automation & Monitoring:
    • A SCADA-integrated PLC system for automated operation and real-time performance monitoring.
    • iSiteControl 24/7 remote monitoring, enabling proactive diagnostics and system optimisation.
  • Future-Ready Design:
    • A modular system architecture, allowing seamless scalability from 1.1 MLD to 2.0 MLD.
    • Additional infrastructure provisions for future ultrafiltration and pre-treatment upgrades.
OUTCOME

The commissioning of the Barrier UF Advanced Water Treatment Plant delivered significant operational and environmental benefits:

  • Consistently High Water Quality:
    • Achieves full compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG).
    • Effectively removes turbidity, suspended solids, and microbial contaminants, ensuring safe and reliable process water.
  • Enhanced Operational Efficiency:
    • A 92% water recovery rate minimises water waste and optimises resource usage.
    • Fully automated operation reduces manual intervention, cutting labour costs and maintenance efforts.
  • Sustainable & Cost-Effective Water Management:
    • Lower dependency on external water sources, leading to reduced operational costs.
    • Smart monitoring and automation enhance system reliability, minimising downtime.
  • Scalability for Future Growth:
    • Designed for seamless expansion to 2.0 MLD to accommodate increased production demands.
    • Infrastructure in place for additional treatment enhancements as needed.

Through this upgrade, the facility has secured a robust, future-proof water treatment system that enhances operational resilience, improves sustainability, and ensures compliance with industry regulations.

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