Problems:
A rapidly expanding brewery in Blanco, Texas, needed an efficient wastewater treatment system to support its growth.
The brewery’s wastewater posed multiple challenges: it was acidic with a pH of 4, exceeded a high temperature of 140°F, and contained solids typical of brewing processes.
These conditions risked eroding or clogging pumps, creating reliability issues and operational delays. To keep production running smoothly, the brewery required durable pumps that could withstand hot, corrosive, and
solids-laden wastewater while maintaining continuous performance.
Solution
Partnering with a local distributor, the brewery implemented a comprehensive pretreatment design including screening, settling, pH balancing, pond design, aeration, bacterial treatment, and flow monitoring.
The team selected BJM Pumps® SXF Series high-temperature submersible pumps, installed in duplex arrangements across three lift stations. The pumps were suited for the brewery’s harsh wastewater conditions. Since their installation, the pumps have delivered consistent, reliable performance— keeping lift stations clog-free and free of settled solids, preventing overflows, and ensuring steady flow to the municipal treatment plant.