Title:	Potential for reuse of effluent from fish-processing industries.
Authors:	FERRACIOLLI, L. M. R. V. D. LUIZ, D. de B. NAVAL, L. P.
Affiliation:	LUANA MORENA RODRIGUES VITOR DIAS FERRACIOLLI, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO TOCANTINS; DANIELLE DE BEM LUIZ, CNPASA; LILIANA PENA NAVAL, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO TOCANTINS.
Date Issued:	2017
Citation:	Revista Ambiente & Água, Taubaté, v. 12, n. 5, p. 730-742, set /out. 2017.
Description:	The most common problems in the fish processing industry relate to high water consumption and the generation of effluents with concentrated organic loads. Given that reuse can represent an alternative for sustainable development, this study sought to assess the potential for recycling effluents produced in a fish-processing plant. In order to do so, the final industrial effluent was analyzed using the American Public Health Association (APHA) standard effluent-analysis method (2005). In addition, the study assessed treatments which produce effluents meeting the requirements prescribed by different countries' regulations for reuse and recycling. The results found that effluents with smaller organic loads, such as those from health barriers and monoblock washing, can be treated in order to remove nutrients and solids so that they can be subsequently reused. For effluents produced by the washing and gutting cylinders, it is recommended that large fragments of solid waste be removed beforehand. Effluents can in this way attain a quality compatible with industrial reuse. This study further highlights the possibility of treating effluents so as comply with drinking water standards. This would potentially allow them to be used within the actual fish-processing procedure; in such a case, a revision of standards and measures for controlling use should be considered to prevent microbiological damage to products and risks to handlers and final consumers.
Thesagro:	Tecnologia de alimento Indústria Peixe
Keywords:	Processamento de pescado Reuso Tratamento de efluente Sustentabilidade
ISSN:	1980-993X
DOI:	10.4136/1980-993X
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CNPASA)