Georgia Animal Feed Facility – Food Industry Water Management

Water

Food industry water management.

Minetek’s Evaporators provide an advanced water management solution tailored specifically for the food industry to combat challenges such as excess water in holding ponds and maintaining site water balance. Designed for efficiency, these turn-key land-based systems deliver high-volume throughput ( 600 GPM / 135 m³hour) and significantly reduce wastewater levels. Equipped with integrated environmental management systems, Minetek evaporators enable real-time monitoring and control, ensuring compliance with stringent environmental regulations while maintaining operational stability. In food processing facilities, such as those in the animal feed sector, these systems effectively mitigate risks of overflow, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable operations by optimizing water levels without compromising productivity.

Interested in a similar solution for your food industry business? Minetek can provide evaporation efficiency modeling to help evaluate exactly how our technology will perform under your unique conditions. Our team will work with you to analyze site-specific data, project outcomes, and provide a clear assessment of your potential benefits. Request an evaporation efficiency analysis for your site today to begin optimizing your water management strategy.

Turn-key water management solution for an Georgia animal feed facility.

Minetek Water collaborated with an animal feed and food processing facility in Georgia, United States, to address critical water management needs for their onsite holding pond. The solution involved the deployment of a turn-key land-based evaporation system equipped with integrated environmental management systems. With a volume throughput of 600 gallons per minute (135 m³/hour) and an estimated evaporation efficiency of 34%, this system provided a reliable and efficient method for maintaining optimal water levels in the holding pond, ensuring operational continuity and environmental compliance.

Location – Georgia, USA
Industry – Food
Sector – Animal Feed
Application – Holding pond onsite near maximum capacity, requiring a solution to maintain the water level
Product – 1 x Turn-key land-based evaporation system with Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Volume Throughput – 600 GPM / 135 m³/hour
Evaporation Efficiency Estimation – 34%

“In rendering, we’re cooking down poultry byproducts and in that process, we’re generating a lot of water.”

Myron Petro – Environmental Specialist

Brief

A comprehensive water management solution was required for deployment at this leading waste processing, resource recovery, and treatment facility. The project involved the supply and commissioning of a turn-key floating evaporation system integrated with an EMS to mitigate water balance issues.

Challenge

The holding pond’s near-maximum capacity posed significant risks, including potential overflow, environmental contamination, and disruptions to the facility’s operations. Without a reliable water management solution, the facility faced challenges in maintaining safe water levels and adhering to stringent environmental standards, which could impact both productivity and regulatory compliance.

Solution

Minetek Water delivered a tailored solution by installing a turn-key land-based evaporation system with integrated EMS. With a throughput capacity of 600 gallons per minute (135 m³/hour) and an estimated evaporation efficiency of 34%, the system effectively reduced excess water levels in the holding pond. The EMS enabled real-time monitoring and control, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with regulatory requirements. This comprehensive solution minimized environmental risks, maintained operational stability, and supported the facility’s commitment to sustainable practices in the animal feed sector.

Result

The Minetek Land-Based Evaporator System operated at 600 gallons per minute (135 m³/hour), consistently delivering high performance in challenging site conditions. With an estimated evaporation efficiency of 34%, the system reliably met the target of 350,000 gallons per day and frequently surpassed it by an additional 125,000 gallons.

The high-efficiency evaporation system delivered a substantial reduction in water volumes within the holding pond. This enabled the facility to maintain essential operational thresholds, ensure full compliance, and reduce environmental exposure while supporting continuous productivity across both animal feed and food processing operations.