IMPROVE WATER MANAGEMENT IN THE WINE SECTOR
Matarromera (Spain) – Enhancing sustainability through improved water management practices in wine production.
Information
Sector:
Agriculture, forestry and fishing,
Manufacture of food, beverages and tobacco
Industrial ecosystem(s):
Environmental Impacts:
Water use strategy, Clean and energy efficient wastewater treatment
Estimated Resource Saving:
20-50%
The use of the WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant) enables the treatment of all wastewater produced at the group’s various production sites, returning the water to the ecosystem in perfect condition for reuse.
The wineries have a rainwater harvesting system. With this method, rainwater is collected rather than lost to evaporation, reducing groundwater extraction.
In addition, further installations of wastewater treatment station:
The project includes expanding the company’s wastewater treatment station by constructing two biological reactors and an ultrafiltration system. The new plant is designed to be versatile, adapting both to the harvest period and the rest of the year. The winery’s plant can handle a maximum flow of 60 m3/day. The design includes the removal of organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus from the wastewater.
The wineries have a rainwater harvesting system. With this method, rainwater is collected rather than lost to evaporation, reducing groundwater extraction.
In addition, further installations of wastewater treatment station:
The project includes expanding the company’s wastewater treatment station by constructing two biological reactors and an ultrafiltration system. The new plant is designed to be versatile, adapting both to the harvest period and the rest of the year. The winery’s plant can handle a maximum flow of 60 m3/day. The design includes the removal of organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus from the wastewater.
KEY RESULTS
- Rainwater harvesting system: 50% water savings, annual savings of 0.05 liters of water per bottle of wine produced, estimated annual savings of 60 m³ (60,000 liters) solely in the production process.
- The treated water will be used to irrigate the complex's 20 hectares of vineyard and its gardens.