Poultry Industry
Poultry WastewaterContainment & Odor Control
9+ billion chickens processed annually in the US generate massive volumes of high-strength wastewater. EFI provides the liner, cover, and treatment systems that keep processors compliant and communities odor-free.
The Challenge
High-Strength Wastewater Demands Engineered Solutions
Poultry processing plants generate wastewater with BOD levels of 2,000-10,000 mg/L, up to 50 times stronger than municipal sewage. Blood, fats, feathers, and organic solids create aggressive waste streams that require robust containment and treatment systems.
Uncovered lagoons produce severe odor from hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, drawing regulatory action and community complaints. The nation's largest processors, Perdue Farms, Tyson Foods, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, Pilgrim's Pride, Mountaire, Butterball, and Peco Foods, all require engineered wastewater containment.
- BOD levels 2,000-10,000 mg/L, far exceeding discharge limits
- H₂S and ammonia create severe odor complaints within miles
- EPA and state regulators mandate containment and treatment
- Fats, oils, and grease require specialized liner chemistry resistance
Poultry Industry by the Numbers
Our Solutions
Complete Poultry Wastewater Systems
EFI provides full-service geosynthetic liner installation and floating cover systems engineered specifically for the demanding conditions of poultry processing wastewater.
Lagoon Liners
HDPE and LLDPE geomembrane liner systems designed for the aggressive chemistry of poultry wastewater. Leak-tested and warranted for 20+ year service life.
Floating Covers
Hermetically sealed floating covers for anaerobic treatment lagoons. Captures 95%+ of methane and eliminates odor-causing gas emissions to the atmosphere.
Baffle Curtains
Engineered baffle curtain systems that improve nutrient removal efficiency by controlling flow patterns and increasing contact time in treatment lagoons.
Odor Control Covers
Specialized cover systems for odor containment at processing facilities, keeping communities free from H₂S and ammonia while maintaining treatment efficiency.
Trusted By
America's Largest Poultry Processors
Project Spotlight
Perdue Farms, Lewiston NC
EFI designed, fabricated, and installed a complete covered lagoon digester system with biogas capture and flaring at one of the largest poultry processing operations on the East Coast. The system captures 95% of greenhouse gas emissions while eliminating odor complaints from surrounding communities.
FAQ
Poultry Wastewater Questions
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