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Winery Wastewater Treatment Upgrade – UltraBiox™ Biological System Enhancement

PROBLEM

A winery needed to upgrade its wastewater treatment system to handle higher flows, stronger wastewater, and stricter discharge and odour controls before the 2016 vintage.

SOLUTION

Waterform installed an ultraBiox™ upgrade with Fuchs Oxystar Spiral Aerators, enhancing treatment efficiency and reducing power consumption.

OUTCOME

The system boosted capacity by 40%, cut power use by 10%, avoided a costly power upgrade, and met all regulatory requirements.

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Winery

Brown Brothers Vineyard

LOCATION

Milawa
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Victorian Winery: ultraBiox Lagoon Aeration Wastewater Upgrade

PROBLEM

In 2015, the existing winery wastewater treatment lagoon faced increased flows and higher strength wastewater, especially with the 2016 vintage approaching. The winery needed an upgrade to meet stricter discharge limits and odour control requirements within a tight timeframe. Without an effective solution, the risk of non-compliance and the need for costly power upgrades loomed large, particularly as the wastewater treatment system was already struggling to keep up with the demands.

SOLUTION

Waterform Technologies recommended and installed an ultraBiox™ biological wastewater treatment upgrade to improve the existing system’s capacity and efficiency. This solution involved removing three old aerators, repositioning two existing units, and introducing four new Fuchs Oxystar Spiral Aerators. These German-made surface aspirators combine superior oxygen transfer with effective mixing and minimal maintenance. The installation was completed just in time for the 2016 vintage, ensuring that the winery could meet the increased wastewater demands without disrupting operations.

OUTCOME

The ultraBiox™ solution delivered outstanding results for the winery during the 2017 vintage, achieving a 40% increase in treatment output while using 10% less power compared to the previous vintage. This not only avoided a $50,000 power upgrade but also met all performance requirements. The significant power and cost savings, combined with the increased treatment capacity, made the ultraBiox™ solution an ideal fit for wineries with existing treatment lagoons. Additionally, Waterform offers tank-based treatment systems for wineries with stricter discharge limits or water reuse needs, providing further value, especially in dry seasons.

PROBLEM

In 2015, the existing winery wastewater treatment lagoon faced increased flows and higher strength wastewater, especially with the 2016 vintage approaching. The winery needed an upgrade to meet stricter discharge limits and odour control requirements within a tight timeframe. Without an effective solution, the risk of non-compliance and the need for costly power upgrades loomed large, particularly as the wastewater treatment system was already struggling to keep up with the demands.

SOLUTION

Waterform Technologies recommended and installed an ultraBiox™ biological wastewater treatment upgrade to improve the existing system’s capacity and efficiency. This solution involved removing three old aerators, repositioning two existing units, and introducing four new Fuchs Oxystar Spiral Aerators. These German-made surface aspirators combine superior oxygen transfer with effective mixing and minimal maintenance. The installation was completed just in time for the 2016 vintage, ensuring that the winery could meet the increased wastewater demands without disrupting operations.

OUTCOME

The ultraBiox™ solution delivered outstanding results for the winery during the 2017 vintage, achieving a 40% increase in treatment output while using 10% less power compared to the previous vintage. This not only avoided a $50,000 power upgrade but also met all performance requirements. The significant power and cost savings, combined with the increased treatment capacity, made the ultraBiox™ solution an ideal fit for wineries with existing treatment lagoons. Additionally, Waterform offers tank-based treatment systems for wineries with stricter discharge limits or water reuse needs, providing further value, especially in dry seasons.

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