The US wine industry, particularly in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, is booming, with over 7,000 wineries operating across these states alone. However, this growth brings challenges, including managing the significant volumes of wastewater generated during the winemaking process.
New regulations in the US concerning winery wastewater treatment are creating a growing demand for innovative and sustainable solutions. This opens a new market with an estimated size of around 2 billion USD.
By embracing water reuse, wineries can conserve valuable resources and contribute to a more sustainable future for the industry.
The INRIGO BFMBR® (Biofilm Membrane Bioreactor) offers wineries a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and reliable solution for managing their wastewater, reducing their environmental footprint, and meeting increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.
The BFMBR® system utilizes leading biofilm and ceramic membrane filtration technology, resulting in highly treated effluent suitable for various water reuse applications. The treated water achieves “Class A” standards, making it safe for irrigation, landscape, water features, dust control, and other beneficial uses. In 2020, Inrigo delivered a pilot plant to Canvasback Winery in Walla Walla, Washington State, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the BFMBR® system.
