Poultry WastewaterContainment & Odor Control

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