Water Management & ZLD

Water Management & Zero Liquid Discharge

Environmental Responsibility • Compliance • Sustainability

Water Stewardship in Distilleries

Water stewardship is one of the most critical environmental priorities for the distillery and ethanol industry due to the water-intensive nature of fermentation and distillation processes.

Distilleries across India are increasingly adopting Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems to ensure that no untreated effluent is released into the environment.

Advanced Effluent Treatment Technologies

Modern distilleries are implementing advanced effluent treatment plants incorporating anaerobic digestion, multiple-effect evaporators, and condensate polishing systems.

These technologies enable safe recycling and reuse of water within operations, significantly reducing freshwater intake while ensuring full compliance with environmental regulations.

Monitoring, Optimisation & Reuse

Effective water management requires continuous monitoring, technology upgrades, and process optimisation. Distilleries are integrating real-time water audits, automated controls, and water balance systems to enhance efficiency and accountability.

Treated water is reused for cooling, cleaning, and process applications, reducing dependence on external water sources and supporting long-term operational sustainability.

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