Manufacturing bottled water requires the filtration of compressed air, liquid and steam. Donaldson’s full suite of process filtration technologies ensures that the final product meets global food safety standards.
We have extensive experience applying our compressed air filtration solutions to the bottle blowing process for some of the largest global bottled water manufacturers. Our high pressure compressed air solutions ensure the air used to blow open and shape the PET bottles is free of particulate, moisture, oil vapor, and bacteria.
Our liquid product portfolio is geared towards preparing spring, well or mineral water for bottling. Our liquid process housings offer sanitary designs that eliminate harbor points for bacteria and our LifeTec elements can do everything from protecting fragile RO membranes from particulate to removing micro-organisms from the final product.
Our steam filtration solutions are critical to following industry best practices and maintaining process integrity. By sterilizing the air and liquid elements that are capturing bacteria, the end user ensures the microorganism are not allowed to propagate and contaminate the final product. Our stainless steel housings and elements are designed to handle the harsh environment of steam systems and produce clean steam at various points of use.
When Donaldson’s Process Filtration product portfolio is used in conjunction with industry best practices, we can effectively protect the brand and product integrity for bottled water manufacturers.
While facilities vary, in general, filtration as part of the preventive control is recommended at the following stages of bottled water processing:
Working with an experienced filtration partner can help you design a system that is both compliant and cost-effective.
These complimentary resources from Donaldson provide a head start:
Regulatory and Best Practice Overview
A summary of applicable filtration and sanitary design standards for liquids,
steam, and sterile air use in food and beverage processing.
Filtration Map for Bottled Water
A diagram illustrating common control points in bottled water
processing, along with filtration solutions to consider at each point.
Filter Maintenance Schedule
A recommended filter replacement schedule for steam, compressed air, and
liquid filters in a process line, to optimize both safety and cost efficiency.