Case Study
Teys Australia — Beenleigh, Queensland
Covered anaerobic lagoon and BNR basin for Teys Australia in Queensland, treating 550ML of effluent yearly with biogas fueling boilers.
The Challenge
Problem
Teys Australia's Beenleigh meat processing facility needed to upgrade its wastewater treatment system to handle 550 megalitres of effluent per year. As their third project with EFI, Teys required a system that would integrate a Covered Anaerobic Lagoon with a Biological Nutrient Removal basin to meet Queensland's tightening discharge standards while capturing biogas to offset boiler fuel costs.
Our Approach
Solution
EFI installed a Covered Anaerobic Lagoon using 1.5mm HDPE and a BNR basin with 2.5mm HDPE lining. The CAL captures biogas from meat processing wastewater, which is routed to the facility's boilers for hot water generation, reducing natural gas consumption. The BNR basin provides secondary treatment to meet stringent nutrient discharge limits for nitrogen and phosphorus.
Outcomes
Results & Metrics
Key Outcomes
- 550ML effluent treated per year
- Biogas captured for boiler hot water
- 1.5mm + 2.5mm HDPE liner systems
- Third successful EFI project for Teys
- Queensland discharge standards met
- Significant natural gas offset
“There's a reason we keep coming back to EFI. Three projects now and every one delivered on spec, on time. The biogas offset on our boiler costs alone made this project a no-brainer.”
Beenleigh Plant Manager, Teys Australia
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