Project Overview

Clean and safe drinking water is one of the most critical factors in modern livestock farming. Water quality directly affects animal health, feed conversion efficiency, milk production, growth performance, and disease prevention. Poor-quality water containing suspended solids, bacteria, algae, and organic contaminants can significantly increase the risk of illness and reduce overall farm productivity.

A large-scale livestock farming company in Ghana partnered with Zhongnuo Water Treatment to install a 10T/H (10m³/h) Ultrafiltration (UF) Water Treatment System. The system was specifically designed to purify raw surface water and groundwater, providing safe drinking water for cattle while reducing waterborne diseases and improving the overall efficiency of livestock management.

Customer Background

Project Challenges

As the farm expanded its cattle population, ensuring a reliable source of clean drinking water became increasingly important.

1. Poor Raw Water Quality

The farm relied on surface water and borehole water, which contained:

· Suspended solids

· Sand and silt

· Algae

· Bacteria

· Organic matter

· Fine particles

These contaminants affected drinking water quality and increased the risk of disease among livestock.

2. Large Daily Water Consumption

The cattle farm required a continuous supply of clean drinking water throughout the day.

The customer needed a system capable of providing:

· Stable 10 m³/h water production

· Continuous operation

· Consistent water quality

· Reliable performance under changing raw water conditions

3. Animal Health and Productivity

Poor drinking water quality can negatively impact:

· Feed intake

· Weight gain

· Milk production

· Reproductive performance

· Disease resistance

The customer wanted to improve herd health by supplying cleaner and safer drinking water.

4. Low Operating Costs and Easy Maintenance

Because the project was located in a rural farming area, the customer preferred a system that offered:

· Low energy consumption

· Automatic operation

· Simple maintenance

· Long membrane service life

Water Treatment Process Flow

Surface Water / Borehole Water  →   Raw Water Tank  →  Raw Water Pump  →  Multi-media Sand Filter  →  Activated Carbon Filter  →  Ultrafiltration (UF)  →  Clean Water Tank  →  UV Sterilizer  →  Livestock Drinking Water Supply

Product Introduction

10T/H Ultrafiltration Water Treatment System

The 10m³/h Ultrafiltration (UF) Water Treatment System was specially designed for livestock farms and agricultural applications. Using advanced membrane separation technology, the system effectively removes suspended solids, bacteria, algae, and microorganisms while preserving beneficial minerals naturally present in the water.

Advanced Ultrafiltration Technology

The system integrates:

· Multi-media filtration

· Activated carbon filtration

· Ultrafiltration membrane technology

· UV sterilization

The UF membranes effectively remove:

· Suspended solids

· Colloids

· Algae

· Bacteria

· Viruses

· Fine particles

while allowing natural minerals beneficial to livestock to remain in the treated water.

Safe Drinking Water for Livestock

The purified water helps improve:

· Drinking water safety

· Animal health

· Feed conversion efficiency

· Growth performance

· Milk production

· Overall herd productivity

The stable water quality reduces the risk of waterborne diseases and supports sustainable livestock management.

Intelligent PLC Control

The system features a fully automatic PLC control system that enables:

· Automatic start and stop

· Pressure monitoring

· Flow monitoring

· Automatic membrane backwashing

· Fault alarm protection

· Real-time operating status display

The automated design minimizes labor requirements while ensuring reliable operation.

Energy-Efficient and Durable Design

The system incorporates:

· High-efficiency pumps

· Low-pressure UF membranes

· Automatic cleaning programs

· Energy-saving operation

These features reduce electricity consumption and extend membrane lifespan.

Industrial-Grade Construction

The equipment is manufactured using high-quality components, including:

· SUS304 stainless steel piping

· FRP membrane housings

· International-brand UF membranes

· Corrosion-resistant valves

· Modular skid-mounted structure

The robust construction ensures stable operation in outdoor agricultural environments.

Project Results

Following installation and commissioning, the ultrafiltration system operated reliably and successfully met the farm's daily drinking water requirements.

Project Achievements

✅ Stable drinking water production of 10 m³/h

✅ Continuous 24-hour automatic operation

✅ Significant reduction in suspended solids and bacteria

✅ Improved drinking water quality for cattle

✅ Reduced waterborne disease risks

✅ Improved cattle health and productivity

✅ Lower operating and maintenance costs

✅ Reliable long-term water supply for livestock farming

After commissioning, the customer reported healthier cattle, improved water quality consistency, reduced maintenance workload, and greater confidence in supporting future herd expansion.

Why Choose Zhongnuo Water Treatment?

With over 20 years of experience in industrial and agricultural water treatment, Zhongnuo Water Treatment provides customized solutions for livestock farms, dairy farms, poultry operations, aquaculture, agriculture, and industrial applications worldwide.

Our product range includes:

· Ultrafiltration (UF) Systems

· Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems

· Ultra Pure Water Systems

· EDI Water Treatment Systems

· Seawater Desalination Plants

· Containerized Water Treatment Systems

· Agricultural Water Treatment Solutions

· Industrial Water Treatment EPC Projects

Each solution is customized according to raw water quality, livestock population, local environmental conditions, and future expansion plans.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Why is ultrafiltration suitable for livestock drinking water?

UF membranes effectively remove bacteria, suspended solids, algae, and microorganisms while retaining beneficial minerals. This makes UF an ideal technology for livestock drinking water treatment.

2. What livestock can use a UF water treatment system?

The system is suitable for:

· Cattle farms

· Dairy farms

· Sheep farms

· Goat farms

· Pig farms

· Poultry farms

· Horse farms

3. Can the system be customized?

Yes. Zhongnuo Water Treatment designs customized UF systems ranging from 1T/H to over 200T/H, based on raw water quality, livestock population, daily water demand, and site conditions.

4. What are the advantages of UF compared with conventional filtration?

Ultrafiltration offers much higher filtration accuracy (typically 0.01–0.1 μm) than conventional media filtration, providing more effective removal of bacteria, colloids, and suspended solids while maintaining stable water quality.