Rosemaund Farm Distillery near Hereford, home to a new premium single malt English whisky, has enhanced its wastewater handling operations with the installation of a high pressure Landia chopper pump.
The upgrade replaces an ageing positive displacement unit that had become increasingly inefficient at managing solids in the distillery’s waste stream.
Situated on the former site of the renowned Chase vodka and gin brand, the distillery uses the Landia pump — installed in a low lying reception tank — to transfer wastewater and run off to two above ground storage tanks.
According to the distillery, the previous pump frequently clogged due to solids, restricting flow and leaving half the tank unemptied. As noted in the document: “The old pump was adapted from a previous use… and wasn’t really designed for an application where solids need to be dealt with efficiently.”
The new Landia DG I 50 (4.0kW, 3000rpm) chopper pump features an external knife system that continuously reduces particle size, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted fluid transfer. Its installation has eliminated the need for manual intervention to clear blockages — a task that had become “messy and time consuming” for staff.
To further modernise operations, the distillery has added a control panel and continuous level measurement sensor, providing automated alerts when tanks require emptying. Previously, team members had to remain on standby — including weekends — particularly during heavy rainfall.
Distillery manager Will Skinner said the new system provides essential futureproofing and protects local watercourses, adding that solids remain an inevitable part of the waste stream even with whisky production.
The investment coincides with growing anticipation around Rosemaund’s first 10 year old single malt, developed by James Dashwood Chase following the sale of the original vodka and gin brand.
Surrounded by Herefordshire’s orchards, the distillery’s whisky is already noted for its distinctive apple blossom aroma.
Landia pump strengthens fluid handling reliability at Rosemaund Farm distillery
