Ozone in the Bottled Water Industry
Bottled water has become big business, growing steadily every year. According to the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), the wholesale value of all bottled water sold in the United States in 2002 was $7.7 billion, a 12.3% increase from 2001. Each year, an increasing number of bottling facilities come on-line to meet the growing demand.
With the industry coming under increasing public scrutiny and stricter FDA regulations, ozone has become an important technology in ensuring a safe product. While ozone is now the disinfectant of choice, very few companies know about proper ozone sizing and application. The IBWA recommends a 0.2 - 0.4 ppm ozone residual at the point of bottling, yet very few manufacturers are capable of offering the expert sizing assistance, engineering, and technical support necessary to provide the correct ozone system to fit your needs. Many plant operators have been unable to keep up with the myriad of changes brought about by rapid industry growth. As an ozone system integrator, we evaluate your needs to design the proper ozone system for your specific bottling operation.
Piper Environmental Group, Inc., Inc. has utilized ozone water treatment since 1993 and has demonstrated success in providing service and application expertise. Bottling operations are often limited by the capabilities of "cookie cutter, one size fits all" ozone systems. Let Piper Environmental Group, Inc., Inc. design the correct ozone system to fit your needs.
Where Ozone Has Been Utilized
- Disinfection
- Product residual - 0.2 to 0.4 ppm per IBWA recommendations
- Pretreatment of raw water
- Water quality in post filtration storage tanks
- Sterilizing bottles and caps
- Clean in Place (CIP) System, mobile and fixed systems
How We Can Help You
Piper Environmental Group, Inc., Inc.'s primary business focus is ozone technology, and the bottled water industry is a market focus. Our objective is to provide the best ozonation system for each application at the most economical cost to our customers. With this in mind, we can provide a variety of services, including these core services:
- Consult on new applications
- Conduct ozone demand or pilot studies
- Assist with design
- Sell or lease equipment
- Rent seasonal or emergency equipment
- Assist with installation
- Start-up
- Train personnel
- Monitor site remotely
- Provide contract or emergency service
As system integrators, we have a full range of manufacturers' equipment available to us, so we can choose the right equipment for your specific installation or manufacture exactly what you need. |
Environmental health & safety