Vegetable and fruit washwater: Treatment manual cover

Executive summary

In a packing facility, water is used to move, cool and wash vegetables and fruits. This water must be managed in a way that promotes environmental stewardship and ensures compliance with food safety and environmental regulations.

The manual provides vegetable and fruit packers with a strategy to select and manage washwater treatment equipment based on a water management plan. It also shows why good washwater management on the farm or at the packing facility is important.

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Disclaimer

This document is intended for informational purposes only. This document is not intended to provide engineering, legal or other advice. Producers are advised to consult their own professional engineer or legal counsel to determine the best course of action or legal requirements applicable to their individual operation. The manual is intended to explain the principles of washwater treatment and how they relate to vegetable and fruit processing operations. The operator is responsible for understanding the legislated and regulatory requirements for their operation. Although the manual has been carefully written, the authors and the Government of Ontario do not accept any legal responsibility for the content or any consequences, including direct or indirect liability arriving from its use. While some vendors/products may be identifiable, it does not represent an endorsement of any technology or product.

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