New Water Treatment System Could Save Poultry Industry Millions of Gallons While Eliminating Chemical Use

A breakthrough in poultry processing water treatment could significantly reduce water consumption and eliminate toxic chemical use in the industry. BIOIONIX's activated water system has demonstrated the ability to reuse up to 67% of process water while achieving a seven-log reduction in pathogens, according to recent validation studies conducted with third-party labs and poultry processors.

The system's performance metrics show an 81% restoration in water clarity and complete elimination of foul odors, addressing key challenges in water reconditioning for poultry processing. This development comes at a crucial time as the industry faces increased USDA testing requirements and growing water restrictions across regions.

The implications for the poultry industry are significant, particularly as processors seek solutions to meet sustainability goals while maintaining food safety standards. The technology could revolutionize how processing plants manage water resources, potentially saving millions of gallons annually while eliminating the need for toxic chemicals like peracetic acid, bleach, and ammonia.

This advancement has broader implications for workplace safety, as it eliminates the risk of chemical burns to workers - a persistent concern in traditional processing environments. The system's ability to maintain continuous disinfection while enabling water reuse represents a potential paradigm shift in poultry processing operations, addressing both environmental and safety concerns that have long plagued the industry.