Optimize your operating costs with water-saving machines
According to the most recent figures, the Flemish food industry consumed a total of 54,427,127 m³ of water (excluding cooling water) in 2022. At an average price for non-households of €5.8934/m³ (based on the Watergroep Tariffs 2025), this amounts to a total of €320,575,778. This is the cost of water spent by the food industry in 2022.
Based on a 2014 study by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), we can assume that 70% of the water consumed is used for cleaning activities. This is an average for the entire food industry, which does not take into account water-saving measures that have already been implemented. This means that the annual cost of cleaning machines amounts to €224,532,581. This represents a significant waste for the food industry.
How can you reduce your water consumption and costs?
The most effective approaches to reducing your water consumption focus on how water is used in cleaning applications. This involves three key points: the machines used, the reuse of water within your organization, and the type of water you use.
Water reuse within your organization
Once water has been used, it is charged to your water bill. However, by purifying water after cleaning processes and reusing it, you can make significant savings. Thanks to water purification, you can use 30% more water within your company without increasing your water bill.
Type of water: a strategic choice
According to VMM, 44.8% of the food industry uses tap water. Only 2.8% uses rainwater, which is a striking contrast. Your organization could focus on collecting and using rainwater. After filtering, this water can be used for cleaning activities and other processes in your company.
Water savings through machine optimization
One of the simplest optimizations is to evaluate your current cleaning machines. Most cleaning systems in food companies consume 30 L/min. Assuming 8 working hours per day for cleaning activities, this amounts to 14.4 m³ per day. Over a year with an average of 251 working days, this results in an annual consumption of 3,641.4 m³ or €21,288.82 per machine per year.
With the modern technologies on the market, you can reduce the water consumption of your machines by 50%. This results in savings of €10,644.41 per machine per year.
How Dosanova integrates these technologies into the RhinoJet Foam Clean Pro
The RhinoJet Foam Clean Pro has been specially designed with water conservation in mind. This system not only reduces water consumption, but also cuts the time required for cleaning processes by 50%. By using an efficient pump, Dosanova reduces water consumption by 50% without compromising cleaning effectiveness.
Below is a short overview of the advantages of the Foam Clean Pro:
- Water consumption reduced by 50%
- Chemical consumption reduced by 50%
- Labor time reduced by 50%
Conclusion
Your organization has several options for reducing water consumption and costs, from water reuse to optimal cleaning machines. This can result in significant savings of 40-50% on your water consumption. A step towards sustainability.
Are you interested in how Dosanova can help you optimize your operational costs? Contact our sales team today and start saving water tomorrow. Contact Us
Sources: VMM, Dosanova Analysis, IChemE Study, De Watergroep
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