Water Treatment for the Food Industry

Ovive: Your partner for efficient industrial wastewater management since 1999.

Wastewater from the agri-food industry contains organic and inorganic contaminants that can pollute rivers and lakes, threatening the ecosystem. Strict regulations govern the discharge of industrial wastewater. Compliance with these standards is crucial to avoid penalties and fines.

Effluent treatment and preparation ensures that the water used in processes and food production is clean, of high quality and free from contaminants, protecting the health of consumers. Industrial water management relies on robust, reliable solutions to ensure environmental and health compliance.

Wastewater treatment plants play an essential role in treating water before it is discharged. They use a variety of processes and advanced technologies to ensure effective purification. The sludge resulting from treatment is specifically managed to avoid any further pollution.

As France’s leading industrial sector, the food and beverage industry is made up of some 20,000 companies, each with different characteristics depending on their activities and production. Cleaning In Place (CIP) systems generate water that must be treated before discharge.

The effluents produced are highly heterogeneous: organic matter, nitrogenous matter, grease and oil mingle with solid residues, salts and other inorganic elements. Managing this water requires specific, resilient and operational solutions, adapted to production sites.

Wastewater treatment plants must be equipped with advanced technologies to manage this diversity of effluents. Pre-treatment and secondary treatment processes ensure complete purification. Tertiary treatment can be implemented to achieve REUT qualities or strict standards. Treated water quality is continuously measured to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Since 1999, Ovive has developed a wide range
of processes to meet the technical and operational needs of its industrial and leachate customers.

Ovive offers a comprehensive solution to help you manage your effluents and preserve your water resources.We’re with you every step of the way, from design to day-to-day operation.

SABAROT

SABAROT

Expanscience

Expanscience

Pharmaceutique Valorisation en méthanisation

Croc’frais

Croc’frais

Agroalimentaire Valorisation en compostage

Délifrance

Délifrance

Boulangerie industrielle Valorisation en méthanisation

Copalis

Copalis

Actifs naturels marins BRM + REUT (eau de chaudière)

Interspray

Interspray

Cosmétique BRM + REUT

Charles et Alice

Charles et Alice

Fabrication de compote BRM + REUT

VEOLIA – Val’Pôle

VEOLIA – Val’Pôle

Traitement des lixiviats Bioréacteur à Membranes

GUERLAIN

GUERLAIN

Cosmétique Expertise sur ancienne filière+ nouvelle station BRM

MELVITA

MELVITA

Cosmétique Bio Bioréacteur à Membranes

Canson

Canson

Papetterie Essais laboratoire + pilote terrain

Sofpo

Sofpo

Fabrication de carton ondulé Bioréacteur à Membranes

EDF

EDF

Production d’énergie Ultrafiltration

BOT FAO

BOT FAO

Méthanisation BRM sur digestats liquides

IDEX

IDEX

Méthanisation BRM sur digestats liquides

Wastewater treatment protects natural environments from pollutants. Food manufacturers are striving to reduce their water consumption and recover wastewater through REUT (Réutilisation des Eaux Usées Traitées). In 2024, a decree facilitated REUT in the agri-food industry.

Water reuse reduces water withdrawals, generating significant savings and increasing business resilience to droughts. Modern wastewater treatment plants maximize wastewater reuse thanks to cutting-edge technologies.

To optimize the efficiency of wastewater treatment facilities, it is essential to invest in innovative solutions. Ovive, a leader in the treatment of agri-food industrial effluents, offers advanced technologies and tailor-made strategies. The sludge resulting from treatment is recovered or disposed of safely, in compliance with current standards. Thanks to its expertise, Ovive enables companies to meet regulatory requirements while optimizing their production processes. Our plants are equipped with advanced settling tanks and filtration systems, using biological, chemical and physical processes adapted to each type of effluent. The flexibility of our treatment plants means they can adapt to variations in production and pollutant loads, ensuring efficient, sustainable wastewater management.