Bench Brewing Co. in Beamsville, ON, received a very honourable and sustainable award from the Water Canada Awards for using a system that turns their wastewater into recycled water, which waters the hops and orchards on their eight-acre lot.
The award fell within the Wastewater Category by WCA for a “wastewater project that uses a new technology or a creative approach to effectively create/improve/rehabilitate/restore new infrastructure or an existing legacy asset.”
The group noted, “Econse’s innovative wastewater recycling system for Bench Brewing Co. is a game-changer in the sustainability and water conservation landscape. The system is the first of its kind, enabling the Brewery to recycle 100 percent of their wastewater for irrigating hops and orchards.”
“This ensures that no wastewater is released into local waterways and reduces the strain on the environment. The brewery is located in the Niagara region, an area that is particularly sensitive to water conservation.”
“It is a fraction of the size and cost of traditional biological treatment systems, making it an affordable and accessible solution for water-intensive industries. The system was initially installed in 2019 and will be upgraded in 2023 to accommodate the doubling of production without any major infrastructure changes, keeping within the same footprint,” said The WCA.
Bench calls the Twenty Valley area home, and this area is considered some of Ontario’s finest agricultural land with orchards, vineyards, and produce farms that provide “the ideal location for making premium quality beer which reflects our local terroir.”
SOURCE: Insauga
PHOTO CREDIT: Bench Brewing Co.
VIDEO CREDIT: Econse