Characteristics of food industry wastewater

Source: https://www.vvy.fi/site/assets/files/1110/finnish_industrial_wastewater_guide.pdf

Wastewater generated by the food industry includes, among others, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, acids, alkalis, detergents, salts and preservatives. A high BOD value, solids, phosphorus and nitrogen concentrations and variations in the pH value are typical for food industry-generated wastewater.

Click through the slideshow below to find out more about the characteristics of wastewater within the different food industry sectors.