Abattoir Practices and Animal Products Technology

PLANT WASTE WATER DISPOSAL

• Plant waste may be discharged into a municipal sewer system as permitted by local bye-laws.
• Waste may be discharged into streams provided the sewage is free of organic material and the flow of water is continuous to carry away from the plant.
• Catch basins for grease recovery should have inclined bottoms, without covers and should be located away from edible products department.
• Grease is skimmed from the basins by mechanical or other means before disposal.
• A hose connection for carrying hot water for cleaning purpose may be provided near the basin.
• The area surrounding an outside catch basin should be paved with impervious materials like concrete and provided with suitable drainage facilities.
• A separate drain line for water containing manure should be provided, the waste water  may be pumped by wet pit or dry pit non clog pumps and manure screened out and disposed of by mechanical means.