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.

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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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Water management

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Denmark’s first high-rise waterworks with softening system

19 November 2024

Frederiksberg’s aging waterworks, built in 1999, faced the need for modernization to better meet residents’ needs and environmental standards. One primary demand was to soften Frederiksberg’s exceptionally hard water, which causes scaling issues for residents and businesses. However, given Fre

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Climate COP

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Countdown to COP29: Doubling down on energy efficiency

28 October 2024

COP29 seeks to follow up on COP28's commitment to double down on energy efficieny and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. Denmark heads to Baku with a range of market leaders in energy-efficient buildings, industry, water management, and transport.

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Wastewater treatment

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A digital twin to support wastewater treatment operations

Gruppo CAP has implemented DHI’s TwinPlant at the Bresso-Niguarda wastewater treatment plant located near Milano, Italy. This is part of a digitalisation plan aimed at optimising operations through real-time data and advanced process modelling. TwinPlant integrates online sensors and process models,

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Energy efficiency in industry

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Going beyond energy efficiency

The Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District (KWRD), serving residential, business and industrial users in and around the city of DeKalb, including over 21,000 users at Northern Illinois University, set a goal of becoming energy neutral by 2025. With KWRD’s net-zero energy plan, the district aims

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Wastewater treatment

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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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Wastewater management

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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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Meet Danish water in industries professionals

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Air pollution

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Ramboll

Ramboll is a leading international architecture, engineering, and consultancy company, owned by the Ramboll Foundation.

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Air pollution

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COWI

We provide state-of-the-art services within engineering, environmental science and economics with due consideration for the environment and society.

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Water management

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Grundfos

We are a global water technology company committed to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improving the quality of life for people.

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Biogas

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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 in industry

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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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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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Bio-based circular solutions

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Nordic Harvest

Nordic Harvest is dedicated to establishing a genuinely sustainable food production model that not only addresses these issues, but also effectively counteracts them. Operating from one of the world's

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Water efficiency in industries

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Geophysical Imaging Partners

We provide high-resolution geophysical surveys by using the most advanced technologies.

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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.