The Probst Group

08/26/2026

Wastewater treatment systems are becoming more sophisticated, but finding experienced operators to run them isn’t getting any easier.

At the same time, food and beverage manufacturers are looking for ways to reduce operating costs, improve reliability, and maintain consistent compliance.

That’s where smarter automation can make a big difference.

Real-time monitoring, automated controls, optimized aeration, predictive alarms, and better process visibility can help facilities identify issues sooner and reduce the amount of hands-on operator intervention required.

The result? A more stable system, lower energy use, more consistent treatment performance, and greater confidence in day-to-day operations.

Because the future of wastewater treatment isn’t just about treating water - it’s about treating it smarter.

08/25/2026

We recently gathered for our August employee potluck lunch — complete with plenty of food, some time outside, and a grill that was definitely put to work.

Our summer cookouts are one of the ways we make time to get everyone together, catch up, and enjoy each other’s company away from the usual workday.

Thanks to everyone who brought a dish, manned the grill, or simply showed up hungry!

08/25/2026

We had a great time connecting with our partners and clients at the Southwestern Cheese Makers golf outing yesterday - couldn't have asked for better weather or better company!

07/30/2026

What does it take to incorporate wastewater reuse into a new brewery? A good idea is only the beginning.

When Boulder Jct. Brewing Co. began planning its new facility in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, they knew they wanted to serve top quality beer and support the local community socially and economically, while respecting and enhancing the local environment. Their vision included treating wastewater for non-potable reuse in applications such as facility washdowns and toilet flushing - helping conserve potable water while making better use of an existing resource.

Turning that vision into reality required more than treatment equipment. It also meant navigating regulatory requirements, evaluating technical considerations, and securing approval from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

That’s where The Probst Group came in.

Our team provided permitting and consulting support to help Boulder Junction Brewing Company move its water reuse plans through the regulatory approval process. By working through the technical and compliance requirements early, the ownership team was able to incorporate reuse into the facility’s overall design and operational strategy.

In January 2026, Boulder Junction Brewing Company opened its doors and began serving both the local community and visitors to Wisconsin’s Northwoods, and is quickly becoming a community hub with top quality beer and a welcoming atmosphere.
Projects like this demonstrate that our expertise extends well beyond designing and constructing wastewater treatment systems. From permitting and regulatory strategy to compliance consulting and water reuse planning, we help clients move innovative ideas from concept to approval - and ultimately, into operation.

Because the best wastewater solutions don’t just meet requirements. They support the client’s broader vision for how their facility should operate.

07/30/2026

Our team continues to grow!

Please join us in welcoming Rick Olson to The Probst Group as our new General Site Superintendent.

Rick's role will be instrumental in helping us deliver successful projects for food and beverage manufacturers throughout the country. From coordinating activities in the field to supporting safe and efficient project ex*****on, he'll be a key part of ensuring we continue to provide the level of service and expertise our clients have come to expect.

We're excited to have Rick on board and look forward to the experience and perspective he brings to the team.

Welcome, Rick!

07/28/2026

Wastewater isn’t a side issue for food and beverage manufacturers. It’s a critical operational challenge - one that requires specialized knowledge, practical experience, and solutions designed around the unique challenges of each facility.

The Probst Group combines generations of wastewater expertise with hands-on operational experience to help food and beverage manufacturers:

• Achieve and maintain compliance
• Improve treatment performance
• Reduce operational risk
• Prepare for future growth

While we’re well known for our deep roots in the dairy industry, our experience extends across a wide range of food and beverage sectors, including:

• Dairy, cheese, and yogurt
• Beverages and refreshments
• Frozen foods
• Ingredient processing
• Prepared foods
• Meat and protein processing

Each industry – and each facility – generates wastewater with unique characteristics, operational demands, and regulatory requirements. That’s why we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment solutions.

From permitting and process engineering to design, construction, optimization, and operations support, our comprehensive suite of wastewater solutions allows us to provide a tailored solutions based on the facility’s specific needs.

Effective wastewater treatment is about more than just compliance. It can improve efficiency, protect natural resources, reduce risk, and create a stronger foundation for sustainable growth.

𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

06/29/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲? 𝘈𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬, 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.

When we talk about permitting requirements for wastewater treatment, the focus is usually on parameters for phosphorus, nitrogen, BOD, TSS and pH.

Temperature often gets overlooked.

But, for food and beverage facilities that discharge treated effluent directly to rivers, streams, or lakes, find that summer weather can cause concerns over the temperature of the water they're returning to the environment.

Learn more about 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 in our most recent blog post: https://www.probstgroup.com/blog-posts/managing-wastewater-temperature

06/22/2026

We're continuing to grow and are looking for a 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 to join our team in Hartland, WI!

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and real-world ex*****on. Our drafters do more than create drawings - they're delivering creative solutions to help return clean water to the environment.

Visit our website to learn more about this position and what makes The Probst Group a leader in industrial wastewater solutions for the Food & Beverage industry. https://www.probstgroup.com/about-us

06/12/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 - 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺?

When most people think about Operator in Charge (OIC) services, they think wastewater. But for many food and beverage facilities compliance responsibility doesn’t stop there.

Support and management of your small drinking water system is an area where experienced operational oversight can make a real impact.

The Probst Group Operations team can provide reliable, responsive operations support for your small water system, when and where it matters most with;

• 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 to help you maintain compliance
• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 to ensure continuity in coverage
• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 to help you navigate regulatory requirements with confidence

If you're in need of support for your small water system, The Probst Group is here to help.

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧. 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬.

06/01/2026

June is National Safety Month, and provides us a great opportunity to reinforce something that's already a core piece of who we are!

As members of the National Safety Council, we're committed to promoting a culture where safety isn't just discussed - it's actively practiced on every job site, in every facility, and across every project we deliver.

For our team, that means:
• Prioritizing the well-being of our team and partners
• Empowering employees with training, tools, and awareness
• Engineering solutions that support safe, reliable operations

Interested in learning more about National Safety Month or the Safety Council? Visit https://www.nsc.org/

The National Safety Council is America's leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.