Project Title: Initial environmental appraisal for food manufacturing plant
Start / Finish Dates: October 2015 – ongoing
En-Sure was engaged by a food processing plant to carry out a preliminary assessment of its operations, in preparation for the company’s application with MEPA and the Water Services Corporation for an environmental permit and a sewer discharge permit.
The appraisal included a meeting with company representatives, a detailed site visit and a review of the company’s records. The evaluation covered the following environmental aspects:
- Site and environmental management;
- Waste management;
- Air emissions from boilers, generators and cooling towers;
- Surface water and wastewater management;
- Use of raw materials, chemicals and fuels;
- Storage;
- Noise;
- Use of refrigerants; and
- Emergency response.
The company was presented with a report that identified the areas where the plant is run in accordance with legislation or best practice, and also included recommendations for improvement of operations where necessary.