Fish processing wastewater: Sources and Characteristics

fish industry wastewater treatment

Fish industry wastewater is polluted with various contaminants. It typically contains a very high concentration of organic compounds. These include fish waste, nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, blood, and also oils and fats. In much smaller quantities, fish industry wastewater contains microorganisms, heavy metals, and cleaning chemicals. This results in a high COD and […]

Fish processing wastewater: treatment plant design

ClearFox dissolved air flotation for a fish factory

This page gives you an in-depth insight into the most important process technologies for wastewater treatment in the fish processing industry. In addition, we give you a detailed overview of how to put together your customised wastewater treatment solution. With our support, you are guaranteed the best process for treating your individual wastewater. 

Slaughterhouse wastewater: Sources and characteristics

slaughterhouse wastewater

Slaughterhouse wastewater usually has a rust-red to brown colour because fats and other suspended matter mix with blood and faeces. When the meat is further processed, oils and fats mix into the wastewater, giving it a shimmering yellow colour. In both cases, the COD (chemical oxygen demand), BOD5 (biological oxygen demand) and TSS (total suspended […]

Dairy wastewater: treatment plant design

Correct process technology selection is critical to ensure your dairy wastewater treatment plant design provides long term, reliable wastewater treatment and compliance.

Slurry treatment with a ClearFox® treatment plant

Slurry treat by ClearFox BioComps project

ClearFox® slurry wastewater treatment plants do an excellent job of treating slurry, conserving the earth, requiring no transport and removing bad odours. Slurry treatment creates huge benefits for farmers.    What is slurry?  Slurry is a fertiliser produced from the faeces and urine of farm animals. The farmer differentiates between thick and thin slurry, depending on the bedding added. Slurry is valuable as […]