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Optimize Food & Beverage Operations with Tailored Water Solutions

Ensure compliance, enhance uptime, and achieve sustainability goals with Apex’s expert water and process solutions.

Water Solutions for Food & Beverage Operations

In the food and beverage industry, operational success hinges on uptime, regulatory compliance, and sustainability—all while navigating tight budgets and limited in-house expertise.

At Apex, we bring industry-specific expertise and reliable execution to every facility we serve. Whether helping dairy plants implement water reuse and asset protection strategies or supporting meat processors with strict wastewater compliance and sustainability mandates, our tailored solutions protect critical systems, extend asset life, and ensure compliance. From wastewater management to advanced water reuse, we empower facilities to meet today’s demands while preparing for a sustainable future.

Our Solutions ›

Efficiency & Reliability

Optimize aging equipment to improve performance, reduce costs, and extend asset life.

Regulatory Compliance

Stay ahead of complex water discharge and environmental standards with expert guidance.

Sustainability Leadership

Reduce water intensity, conserve resources, and support corporate sustainability targets.

Industry Applications

Boilers

Closed Loops

Dewatering

Evaporative Condensers

Ingredient Water

Potable Water

Process Water

Retorts

Source Treatment

Vapor Scrubbers

Wastewater

Water Reclaim

Our Food & Beverage Solutions

Boiler Water Treatment

Extend boiler lifespan, improve energy efficiency, and minimize downtime with customized treatments for low- to medium-pressure applications critical to food processing.

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Evaporative Condenser Treatment

Description Improve efficiency and reduce costs with targeted treatments that prevent fouling, scaling, and biological growth in evaporative condensers. Our solutions help optimize refrigeration performance, lower energy consumption, and extend equipment life.

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Sustainable Water Solutions

Reuse treated wastewater to lower costs, reduce water consumption, and meet corporate sustainability goals with innovative, eco-friendly strategies.

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It’s Always A Pleasure To Work With Them

“Our Apex representative is great! They are always communicative, willing to step in and help whenever needed, and explain the 'why' behind what we’re doing, which I really appreciate. They know their stuff, and it’s always a pleasure to work with them.

Water Quality and Production Research Manager, Hydroponic Produce Farm

Apex Has Provided Great Service

“Apex has provided great service. Our team cleaned up a lot of headaches for us, including our chemical station and controls. No more five-gallon buckets!”

Refrigeration Manager, Food Manufacturing Facility

Ensuring Our System Runs Smoothly

“Our Apex team helps us maintain the proper chemical balance in our cooling tower, ensuring our system runs smoothly.”

General Manager, Food Distribution Center

Recommended Apex To Multiple Brewers

“Reliability and professionalism bring me peace of mind. I have more confidence in my equipment because it’s taken care of by a professional. Our Apex representative identified an equipment issue I hadn’t noticed, which could have caused catastrophic damage if left unresolved. They were also present at our internal boiler inspections, demonstrating another level of professionalism. I’ve been very pleased with the service and have even recommended Apex to multiple brewers.”

Facilities Manager, Brewery

Frequently Asked Questions

How can water be recycled or reused in a food and beverage facility?

Water recycling involves treating wastewater to meet quality and regulatory standards for reuse in non-potable applications like evaporative condensers, boiler feedwater, or cleaning processes. Apex provides tailored solutions, including advanced filtration, reverse osmosis, and WaterSim™ modeling, to help facilities maximize water reuse efficiently and sustainably.

How does water treatment contribute to sustainability goals in food and beverage operations?

Water treatment reduces resource consumption, minimizes wastewater discharge, and optimizes energy use. Apex’s solutions, including water reuse and heat efficiency strategies, enable facilities to achieve corporate sustainability goals such as greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction.

What role does water treatment play in environmental compliance for food and beverage facilities?

Regulatory compliance is critical for food and beverage plants, covering ingredient or process water, wastewater discharge, water safety, and environmental impact. Apex ensures compliance through expert guidance, advanced water treatment systems, and tailored programs designed to meet industry standards.

How can Apex help my facility optimize water use across all operations?

Using WaterSim™ and other advanced tools, Apex evaluates water usage across cleaning, production, and reuse processes. This holistic approach identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, conserve resources, and reduce costs, ensuring your facility operates at peak performance.

What are the benefits of WaterSim™ for food and beverage facilities?

WaterSim™ offers advanced water modeling, providing insights into water usage and system performance. It identifies opportunities for reuse, efficiency improvements, and cost savings, supporting compliance and long-term sustainability.

How can Apex help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in food and beverage plants?

Apex improves energy efficiency and minimizes waste through optimized water and heat management. These strategies reduce GHG emissions, aligning your operations with corporate environmental targets and sustainability goals.

What makes Apex different from other water treatment providers?

Apex offers a full range of water equipment capabilities for process, utility, and ingredient water systems—an area where many competitors fall short. Our highly experienced local experts deliver hands-on service and execution, ensuring that solutions are not just designed, but fully implemented and optimized. With tailored programs and advanced tools like WaterSim™, we help food and beverage facilities achieve operational excellence, efficiency, and sustainability.

Let’s make your food and beverage facility more efficient, compliant, and sustainable.

Contact Apex today for a tailored consultation.

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