Milk Plant Water Treatment Process
Milk Plant Water Treatment Process Introduction Water is one of the most important raw materials in a milk plant. It is used for milk processing, equipment cleaning (CIP), boiler, cooling tower, floor washing, and staff hygiene . If water quality is poor, it directly affects milk quality, bacterial count, taste, shelf life, and plant hygiene . That is why proper water treatment system is mandatory in every milk plant. Why Water Treatment is Important in Milk Plant? ✔ Prevent milk contamination ✔ Maintain hygiene & food safety ✔ Protect equipment from scale & corrosion ✔ Meet FSSAI, ISO 22000, AGMARK standards ✔ Improve milk shelf life Sources of Water in Milk Plant Borewell water Municipal water Tanker water (temporary) ⚠️ Raw water cannot be used directly – treatment is compulsory. Milk Plant Water Treatment Process (Step by Step) 1️⃣ Raw Water Storage Tank Raw water collected in underground/overhead tank Tank should be: Cemented or ...