Tank FrieslandCampina contributes to sustainable wastewater management

Sustainable water treatment in practice

The imposing composite tank, with its distinctive seamless construction, was specifically designed to address the challenges of wastewater treatment in the dairy industry. Every day, the production process at FrieslandCampina generates significant amounts of process water that must be carefully treated before it can be disposed of or reused.

Thanks to the corrosion-resistant properties of the composite material used, the tank is perfectly suited for the temporary storage of wastewater with varying pH values and organic loads. This not only prevents degradation of the storage system, but also ensures a long, low-maintenance service life under demanding conditions.

Strategic buffer function

The tank performs an essential buffer function in the wastewater treatment process. By absorbing peak loads in wastewater production, the system ensures a steady supply to the biological treatment plant. This constant flow is crucial for optimal operation of the bacterial purification processes and maximizes purification efficiency.

Because dairy production often experiences seasonal peaks, the ample storage capacity of 600 m³ provides the flexibility to accommodate variations in production volumes without problems. This results in a constant, manageable load on the water treatment plant, regardless of production fluctuations.

Cooperation for sustainable solutions

This project perfectly illustrates how the cooperation between Polem and FrieslandCampina results in sustainable solutions that both optimize business processes and support environmental goals. The tank in Lochem is a prime example of how storage technology directly contributes to responsible water use in the food industry.