Division 4.2 Water consumption and waste water discharge
United Kingdom
General techniques to reduce water consumption and the volume of waste water discharged are given in Section 1.4 of these BAT conclusions. Indicative environmental performance levels are presented in the table below.
Table 9
Indicative environmental performance levels for specific waste water discharge
| Main product (at least 80 % of the production) | Unit | Specific waste water discharge (yearly average) |
|---|---|---|
| Market milk | m3/tonne of raw materials | 0,3-3,0 |
| Cheese | 0,75-2,5 | |
| Powder | 1,2-2,7 |