Prepared Protein Plant Reduces Annual Wastewater Surcharge by $155,938
Prepared Protein Plant Reduces Annual Wastewater Surcharge by $155,938
2 PagesSITUATION A southeastern prepared protein plant was discharging their waste stream to an untreated lagoon prior to entering into the city sewage system. Production process changes increased the solids and FOG (fats, oils, and grease) loading to the lagoon. Due to these changes, anaerobic conditions occurred and the lagoon eventually went septic. This customer began receiving odor complaints from the local community, which were directl
