A poultry processor planning a major production expansion encountered a significant limitation: the existing wastewater treatment system lacked the capacity to meet future discharge requirements. Installing additional chemically-assisted DAF units would have substantially increased chemical usage, operational complexity, and regulatory risk, threatening the plant’s growth objectives.
ZwitterCo’s superfiltration membranes, engineered for high-strength, organic-laden wastewater, offered an advanced alternative. By integrating ZwitterCo’s membranes into the treatment process, the facility achieved consistent, continuous removal of contaminants without the need for in-line chemical dosing or extensive operator intervention.
The Results:
💧 Produced a chemical-free organic concentrate that could be easily managed using the plant’s existing offsite disposal process
💧 Delivered continuous operation with consistent treatment quality and low maintenance, even with a high-fouling wastewater stream
💧 Met discharge requirements by removing all fats, oils, greases, suspended solids, and over 90% of biological oxygen demand (BOD) without the use of in-line chemicals
Facilities looking to expand production while reducing chemical dependence and operational risk are turning to ZwitterCo’s advanced membrane technologies – contact us to learn more.