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Improving Wastewater Treatment Capacity in the Dairy Industry

Expand Wastewater treatment performance without new infrastructure

Oxygen Enrichment Helps Food and Beverage Plants Manage High Organic Loads

Dairy processing facilities generate wastewater with high levels of organic matter, including lactose, proteins, and fats. These compounds significantly increase Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), placing heavy loads on biological treatment systems.

As dairy production grows, many facilities face a common challenge: how to increase wastewater treatment capacity without building new infrastructure. One effective solution is oxygen enrichment in aeration systems.

By supplying higher concentrations of oxygen to the biological treatment process, facilities can improve oxygen transfer efficiency and support stronger microbial activity. This allows treatment plants to handle higher organic loads while maintaining stable operation.

PCI Gases supports industrial wastewater facilities with on-site oxygen generation using VSA (Vacuum Swing Adsorption) technology, combined with LP2LP™ oxygen enrichment systems designed to improve aeration performance.

For food and dairy processors, this approach can provide several benefits:

Increased treatment capacity within existing aeration basins
Improved BOD and COD removal performance
Reduced risk of process instability during production peaks
Lower energy consumption compared to traditional aeration upgrades

Across the food and beverage industry, oxygen enrichment is increasingly used as a practical way to enhance wastewater treatment efficiency while supporting sustainable plant expansion.

About PCI Gases

PCI Gases, headquartered in Riverside, California, is a global leader in advanced on-site gas generation systems. Specializing in VSA technology for oxygen production, the company has been delivering innovative gas separation solutions since 1984. PCI Gases serves a wide range of industries, including medical, industrial, aquaculture, biogas, water treatment, and military applications.With a mission to empower industries by providing autonomy in oxygen and nitrogen supply, PCI Gases helps clients reduce costs and improve sustainability. Their vision is to decentralize gas supply, offering economical and environmentally responsible solutions worldwide. Through a commitment to innovation and operational efficiency, PCI Gases continues to reshape industries and enhance the total cost of ownership for their customers.

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Posted March 20, 2026