Water. We can’t live without it, and you can’t run a food or beverage plant without it. However, having it available for all earth’s inhabitants worldwide in the next 20 to 30 years will be a challenge—as already two-billion of the planet’s population live in areas where water is scarce. Unsurprisingly, the food and beverage industry is one of the largest water users, so it’s well worthwhile to minimize waste wherever possible. Water treatment companies are only too aware of the importance of conserving this precious resource, which in some areas can be more valuable than oil.
There are several water treatment companies worldwide, which can help food and beverage processors find ways to conserve water—whether incoming (influent) ingredient or effluent. Kurita America Inc. is one example that has pulled together experts in water treatment and conservation—and can help processors prepare for water issues down the road.