Water Quality for the Food Industry: Management and Microbiological Issues

CCFRA Guideline No. 27

Wastewater disposal and treatment

Disposal of effluent is controlled by law and incurs significant costs. The nature of the effluent will determine whether it can or should be discharged to the environment or to a sewerage company, while a more cost-effective alternative for some companies is treatment on site. The technical and legal implications of choosing the right options need careful evaluation.