Wastewater management

Proper management of wastewater is necessary to protect both people and ecosystems. Wastewater management enables the harvesting of the many resources wastewater and treatment holds.

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Unlocking the potential of wastewater

Discover our white paper on unlocking the potential of wastewater. See lessons learned from different Danish public and private entities within wastewater treatment and learn how to reap the benefits of using wastewater as a resource while protecting people and ecosystems.

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Turning global water challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth

Water is a scarce resource that is under increasing pressure. According to the UN, global water consumption will increase by 30 % by 2030 due to population growth and increased wealth. Several challenges related to water supply, water quality and wastewater treatment could be avoided or reduced through integrated water management and an intelligent approach to the entire water cycle. By treating water as the valuable and vital resource that it is, Denmark has been able to reduce water consumption by almost 40 % since 1980 and increase energy efficiency throughout the water cycle.

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Unlocking the potential of wastewater

Turning global water challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth

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Water management

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Tap into Danish water expertise

In Denmark, we value our water. We care for how we extract it, use it and release it back to nature. We consider water a valuable resource in the circular economy and a contribution to reaching our energy and climate goals. Above all, we value water for its potential to improve lives.

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Tackling today's challenges with the innovations of tomorrow

Current and future challenges in wastewater treatment include the handling of xenobiotics such as PFAS, pharmaceutical substances, microplastics, as well as reducing emissions of greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide. At the same time, there is a growing interest in recycling wastewater as a water resource for Power-to-X plants that requires ultrapure water.

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Treating and recirculating industrial wastewater

Both industries and public utilities are increasing their focus on improving discharge water quality, removing harmful substances and recirculating treated wastewater. The threat of toxic substances and the revised EU directive on urban wastewater are key factors driving innovation.

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Resource recovery from wastewater

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Resource recovery from wastewater

Today, the wastewater sector is facing a paradigm shift, moving away from pollution abatement to extract value from wastewater. Consequently, wastewater treatment plants are being redesigned from treatment facilities using energy and chemicals, towards resource recovery facilities delivering different valuables.

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Wastewater as a source of energy

Great examples of energy optimisation have been set by the Danish water industry and at the same time emission challenges have been duly addressed. Sustainability is key for the future of Danish water businesses.

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The structure of the Danish wastewater sector

The economic structure of the Danish water sector incentivises Danish wastewater treatment plants to clean wastewater far better than the requirements set by the authorities. Discharge fees combined with technical abilities and the wastewater companies' ambitions to minimise the burden on the water environment result in a generally high level of treatment.

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Meet Danish wastewater management professionals

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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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AquaGreen ApS

You get a future proof solution for sludge management with AquaGreens unique HECLA technology. Get rid of all your organic pollutants, reduce your sludge handling cost and become carbon negative and e

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Air pollution in agriculture

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A-CONSULT AGRO A/S

Specialized provider of advanced precast concrete tanks for use in multiple sectors. We have served the agriculture, biogas sector, water industry, aquaculture and industry with durable tank solutions

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Energy efficiency

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OK Energy Solutions

OK Energy Solutions works with energy consulting because we are passionate about sustainability and a greener future. We believe that small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in the fight aga

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Circular building materials

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IPU P/S

We are an elite team of international specialists, focused on developing advanced product and process technology for leading technology based companies.

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Climate change adaptation

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TECHRAS Miljø

For more than 20 years, TECHRAS Miljø has been working in the wastewater field. We have great experience in treating water with our carefully chosen technologies. Our solutions are always focused on t

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Biogas

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TECHRAS Nano

TECHRAS Nano provides clean chemistry in the form of nanobubbles. Our solution has the potential to partially replace or enhance conventional technologies that require extensive use of energy or chemi

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Wastewater treatment

KSK Aqua ApS

KSK Aqua supply Saddle Chips for biological treatment of wastewater.

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Wastewater treatment

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WaterCare Filtration

WaterCare Filtration is a Danish engineering and manufacturing company specializing in products for the purification and management of rain and surface water. At WaterCare Filtration, complete purific

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Water resource management

An integrated water resource management approach aims at securing water for all sectors, sustainably conserving water, and protecting water resources from pollution. Understanding the various water supply sources as a holistic ‘one source’, enables better integrated and more sustainable management of the overall supply.

Water supply

Meeting the need for a sustainable water supply requires increasing efforts on protecting water resources, a focus on efficient utility operations, and reducing urban water losses. Supplying good quality drinking water starts with water source protection and lasts throughout the distribution system.

Water in industries

Challenges to production capacity, due to increasing water supply issues, are putting pressure on industries. To stay competitive industries must look to efficient reduction in water consumption in production and to local treatment of the industrial wastewater for possible reuse.

Wastewater management

Proper management of wastewater is necessary to protect both people and ecosystems. Wastewater management enables the harvesting of the many resources wastewater and treatment holds.

Climate change adaptation

Expanding mitigation to include adaptation in dealing with climate change, enables a holistic view that can combat previous negative social, environmental, and economic impacts and result in both climate resilient and more liveable places to live. Over the next 15-20 years, Denmark will spend more than EUR 5 billion on adapting its cities to climate changes.

Digital water solutions

With the increasing possibility for data collection in water management, new smart solutions arise for automation and improved decision making. Today, water utilities in Denmark have adopted smart water systems, ensuring high-quality production and supporting strategic rehabilitation planning.