Water Quality in Beverage and Food Manufacturing
Craft breweries, dairy processors, juice manufacturers, and beverage companies use large volumes of water directly in product formulation. PFAS in process water directly enters finished products, creating both food safety and brand reputation risks for affected producers.
PFAS in Craft Beer and Brewing
Craft breweries relying on municipal water supplies with PFAS contamination produce beer containing detectable PFAS. Consumer testing has found PFAS in craft beers produced in PFAS-affected regions, prompting some breweries to install RO treatment as both a product quality and public relations measure.
Dairy Industry Water Requirements
Dairy processing plants use water for milk dilution, equipment sanitation, and cleaning-in-place (CIP) operations. PFAS contamination of dairy process water can transfer to milk products and cheese, complicating food safety compliance as FDA food PFAS standards develop.
Industry Investment in Water Treatment
Food and beverage manufacturers are increasingly investing in on-site PFAS water treatment to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. RO systems sized for manufacturing water demand provide cost-effective PFAS removal, with payback periods often under five years given avoided product recall and regulatory risks.