Water

WATER

  • Mains water supply should provide an ample supply of potable water.
  • Water should be distributed to all parts of the plant under adequate pressure, which in the mains pipeline should be at least 20 psi. The hot water supply should have a temperature of 82°C.
  • Water storage tanks must hold at least one day’s water requirement. The recommended water requirement is
    • 454 litres/day per pigs,
    • 272 liters/day per bovine and
    • 45 litres/day per sheep or goat.
    • plus 25% at a reasonable pressure of 15 psi
  • If non-potable water is used for steam production, refrigeration or fire control, it must be carried in separate lines and identified as such.
  • Bacon factories and manufacturing operations require special assessment.
Last modified: Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 11:00 AM