Food and Beverage Wastewater Tanks

Food and beverage wastewater tanks store the effluent that comes off food and drink production, from washdown and cleaning water to process residues. That effluent is often corrosive and always regulated, so it needs containment you can trust. Franklin Hodge builds site-assembled waste and effluent storage tanks that hold it safely and keep your site compliant.

What Food and Beverage Wastewater Tanks Store 

Food and drink sites generate a steady stream of effluent. It includes clean-in-place and washdown water, fats, oils, sugars, and organic residues, plus the by-products of processing itself. These liquids vary in temperature, acidity, and solids content, and many are aggressive enough to attack a poorly specified tank. The right wastewater tank holds this mix securely until it is treated, discharged, or collected. 

Built to Handle Corrosive Food Processing Effluent 

Food effluent is hard on storage. Acids, alkalis, and fats break down the wrong materials over time, so the tank must resist attack from the inside. 

Glass Coated Liquistore® Tanks: Our Glass Coated Liquistore® tank is built from glass-fused steel plates, with a glass coating inside and out that resists aggressive substances. Sealed mastic joints and leak-prevention design keep the contents in and the ground protected. Spill containment and extra corrosion protection can be specified where the effluent demands it. For existing concrete structures, our concrete lined tanks service seals and extends what you already have. 

Meeting Environmental Rules for Food and Beverage Effluent 

Storing effluent badly risks soil and groundwater contamination, and regulators take it seriously. Food and beverage sites carry environmental obligations on how effluent is contained before it leaves site. Our tanks are designed to prevent leaks and spills, and we provide the compliance records, test certificates, and technical specifications your auditors need. That turns a compliance headache into paperwork you can hand over on request. 

Keeping Effluent Tanks Compliant Over Time 

Containment is not a one-off. An effluent tank must stay sound for years while holding difficult liquids. Regular inspection catches corrosion or joint wear before it becomes a leak. When a tank shows its age, our tank refurbishment services reline and restore it rather than forcing a full replacement, extending its life and protecting your investment.

Sizing and Installing Wastewater Tanks for Your Site 

Every food and beverage plant produces a different volume of effluent, so the tank should match your flow, not a standard size. Our tanks are site-assembled from panels, which means they fit tight or awkward footprints and can be built vertically to save space. We size each one around your throughput and the room you have, then install it to work with your existing infrastructure.

Talk to Us About Food and Beverage Wastewater Storage 

Tell us what your site produces and how much, and we will specify a tank built to contain it safely and legally. Contact us and a member of the team will be in touch to talk through the right solution for your plant.