It is generated during production and processing in industrial and commercial plants. For the most part, it consists of flushing water that is generated during cleaning work. Sometimes, it also consists of domestic wastewater from sanitary facilities or residential houses. In general, such waste waters can have varied compositions depending upon the branch of industry. The inflow volumes, loads and concentrations as well as the pH-values are mostly subject to strong fluctuations. The presence of cleaning agents and disinfectants also has a disturbing effect.
Dairy Plants
The commercial wastewater of dairy plants stems from cleaning of production plants. Mostly, this is “white” water from milk production or “white” water with whey from cheese production.