What is the role of water in food and beverage manufacturing industries?
Water is crucial to the food and beverage business, since, clean water guarantees that the goods we consume are healthy and delicious. Contrarily, when contaminated water is utilised in the production of food and beverages, the finished goods cannot be sold to the general public, and all the money spent on making the related batches is wasted.
Consumers may become ill if a tainted product manages to make its way onto the market, which could lead to negative press, legal action, disgruntled clients, and lower profitability. In the worst-case situation, such an incident can even compel a company to permanently close its doors.
Let's look at the motivations behind the food and beverage industry's water quality requirements, before delving into the specific steps that firms can take to ensure the water they use is free of contaminants.
Who sets the requirements for water quality in the food and beverage sector?
Food and beverage manufacturers must adhere to rules and regulations issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in order to avoid fines. While, tap water is regulated by the EPA, bottled water and water used in food preparation are subject to FDA regulation worldwide.
FDA Guidelines
According to the FDA's water guidelines, manufacturers must make sure that water is free of bacteria and other contaminants, that bottles are processed, stored, and transported in sanitary conditions, that quality-control procedures are used to ensure the biological and chemical safety of water, and that both the source water and the finished product are tested for contaminants.
EPA Guidelines
Similar to this, the EPA has a set of standards that public water systems must adhere to. Water testing and upholding standards for water quality used to be labour-intensive, expensive, and time-consuming tasks. But as technology has advanced, a number of technologies that make compliance simple and economical are now available.
Which equipment’s are required to monitor and maintain water quality?
A thorough strategy that includes testing a variety of water parameters is necessary, to ensure compliance with these recommendations. For illustration, consider a company that produces a variety of drinks, such as carbonated drinks and tea-based beverages.
The pH of tea beverages often ranges from 6 to 7.5, while the pH of carbonated beverages typically falls between 2-4. Beverage producers must continuously check the pH levels of both types of drinks, to make sure they are in the right range and that they are in compliance with FDA standards. A contemporary pH metre can be used to complete this work with ease.
Food and beverage producers can use a number of metres to confirm that their goods are free of pollutants, including:
Inline metres can be mounted directly on the production line and used to continuously check the quality of the water remotely. These metres test the levels of pH, ORP, dissolved oxygen, TDS, turbidity, and temperature. Managers always have access to the most recent data, thanks to automatic data relaying back to a central system. These devices can be used in conjunction with pumps that change pH levels automatically.
Similar to inline metres, portable testers and meters—which measure pH, ORP, dissolved oxygen, TDS, turbidity, and temperature levels offer functionality. But, portables aren't tied to the manufacturing containers. These tools allow users to take spot readings all over their facilities. They can use sharp glass electrodes and portable testers together to obtain precise readings for meat, cheese, and other rich meals.
Conclusion
Food and beverage producers may relax knowing that their products are free of pollutants, thanks to the proper equipment’s installed in our water and wastewater treatment plants.
Send us a message to find out more about how Netsol Water water treatment plants, may assist clients to ensure water quality compliance so they can continue, to provide pleasing and delectable sweets and beverages to their customers. We have many years of experience in this industry, and are equipped to handle any task related to water and wastewater treatment. Call us at +91 9650608473 or use our online platform to reach out to us right now.
