Optimized water usage for maximum hygiene
Hygiene is a top priority in milk processing, requiring large amounts of water for cleaning. This results in two main wastewater streams:
- Process water in direct contact with milk, containing fats, proteins, and other organic residues.
- Utility water, which does not directly contact the product but still requires treatment.
GEA sludge Decanters efficiently handle both types, ensuring cost-effective wastewater management without compromising hygiene standards.
Reduce waste & increase productivity
A 2010 study by the Association of German Dairying found that operating an in-house wastewater treatment plant can reduce costs by up to 66% compared to using municipal treatment facilities. By recycling valuable byproducts and minimizing waste, dairy businesses can boost efficiency and profitability.
Anaerobic/aerobic biological cleaning combined with GEA sludge Decanters enables efficient sludge dewatering, cutting disposal costs while reducing environmental impact.

Why choose GEA sludge Decanters?
- High separation efficiency with maximum throughput
- Closed system design eliminates aerosol emissions
- Compact footprint for easy integration
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel ensures long-term durability
Optimize your dairy wastewater management today and contact us to learn more about cost-saving, sustainable solutions.
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Decanter Centrifuge
The decanter’s hour has come as soon as the solids content in the suspension to be processed is particularly high. These machines provide the benefits of high clarifying efficiency and maximum dewatering as well as the separation of liquids with the simultaneous removal of solids. The main requirements in this respect include a high bowl speed, a...

Jet pumps
Jet pumps, also referred to as ejectors, are devices for the conveyance, compression or mixing of gases, vapors, liquids or solids and for the production of vacuum in which a gaseous or liquid medium serves as the motive force.
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The water equation
Across Europe, drought is a recurring reality – and no longer confined to the south. While water increasingly shapes where industries locate, its value is determined by local context. There are many technological routes to water efficiency in industrial processes, but location, energy needs and other factors are also key.


