Grant: CCI Applied Research and Development Grants

Bishop Water, located in Arnprior, Ontario, is a Canadian company that develops easy-to-use, low-energy, and affordable solids management and nutrient removal solutions. Organic matter in wastewater contributes to Biological and Chemical Oxygen Demands responsible for eutrophication and deteriorating water quality in untreated discharge streams, which have the potential to disrupt plant processes, reduce effluent quality, and increase energy consumption and costs. The brewing industry in Canada has grown, resulting in an upsurge of wastewater discharged into municipal sewers. Breweries face challenges in implementing onsite treatment systems that meet sewer discharge limits and avoid surcharges from municipalities. Bishop Water is partnering with Lambton College and a local Southern Ontario brewery on a pilot study to develop a compact, cost-effective treatment system for breweries and municipalities looking to reduce organic loading from brewery wastewater discharges. The objectives are to develop and demonstrate feasibility, assess efficiency, investigate the potential for energy savings and cost-effectiveness, and provide a comprehensive performance evaluation by analyzing key parameters. The successful implementation of the proposed treatment system will allow Bishop Water to enhance its credibility and competitive edge, paving the way for widespread adoption within the brewing industry and establishing itself as a leader in the sector. Canada will see economic benefits through job creation, environmental benefits through water and air quality, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.