Brewing - water

Packaging of cans and bottles

Confirm equipment uses water at its recommended consumption

• If higher usage then savings are possible
• Operate according to manufacturer’s instructions

Signs that significant water savings are possible:

• Overflow of tanks other than the pre-rinse collection tank
• Significant use of fresh water in sections other than final rinse

Automate the pre-washing of cans or bottles so that the water is immediately switched off when run stops

Consider re-using final rinse waters as first rinses

• Or for more general washing duties

Automate the tunnel pasteurisation of cans or bottles so that the water jets are immediately switched off when run stops

• Also consider recovering water that leaves on conveyor with pack
• operate at the correct speed

Automate the bottle washing so that rinses are off when conveyor is stationary

Avoid where possible running the line partially loaded

Ensure caustic detergent strengths are correctly controlled

• else excessive rinsing may be required

Clean conveyor belts with pressure washers

Crates. Consider an “ultrasonic bath” system for good water economy.