Aarhus Vand

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Aarhus Vand

As one of the most innovative water companies in Denmark, we feel obliged to support the water industry. We have extensive knowledge of the operation of various facilities, establishment of organisations, analysis, tendering, planning, project management, training and commissioning of facilities.

We would like to do our share towards ensuring innovation of the Danish water industry. By also taking a global perspective, we contribute knowledge and support for Danish exports and help set the global agenda for sustainable development.

Primary contact

Flemming Fogh Pedersen: +45 2713 8031

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Nye – a new sustainable and water-wise suburb in Denmark that meets half of the SDG’s

Nye is a new suburb near the city of Aarhus where rainwater has been considered as a resource and not as a problem right from the start of the development.

Accelerating business transformation through a utilitywide digitalisation strategy

Aarhus Vand – the water utility servicing Denmark’s second-largest city – is full steam ahead with implementation of a digital transformation strategy which sets an ambitious direction that will accelerate and increase its focus on continued innovation of digital solutions and transformation of the utility’s business. Accessibility of data, information and knowledge which promotes sharing, […]

Achieving 150% energy self-sufficiency at WWTP

Over the past five years, the water utility Aarhus Vand has put great focus on energy savings and energy production.

Aarhus Rewater is to be a cutting-edge wastewater treatment plant and urban landmark

Aarhus Rewater, which will replace the existing Marselisborg wastewater treatment plant in 2028, will be a state-of-the-art treatment center and stand as a stunning landmark on the Aarhus harbour front. Upon completion, it is expected to be the world’s most sustainable and innovative wastewater treatment plant. In just a few years, Marselisborg wastewater treatment plant […]

Rainwater for washing machines and toilets cut water consumption by 40 percent

Up to 10,000 households’ washing machines and toilets in the suburb Nye – near the city of Aarhus – will soon use rainwater instead of drinking water. This is estimated to cut water consumption by as much as 40 percent.

Video: Kick off for Marselisborg ReWater in Aarhus

Watch the launch of Aarhus Vand’s innovation strategy for Marselisborg ReWater. The kick-off event was attended by the Mayor of Aarhus, Jacob Bundsgaard and representatives from companies, research institutions and organisations who were all invited to help Aarhus Vand develop the world’s most resource-efficient wastewater treatment plant.

September 30, 2016

Water Sector Groups to Recognize 61 Utilities for Exceptional Performance

Recipients of the Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program show success in innovative and sustainable utility management practices.

From wastewater to valuable fertiliser

At Aaby and Marselisborg Wastewater Treatment Plants Aarhus Vand extract phosphorus from the wastewater and sell it as valuable fertiliser under the name PhosphorCare. In 2013, Aarhus Vand opened the first full scale demonstration plant in Denmark at Aaby Wastewater Treatment Plant to test the viability of renewable phosphate production in Denmark. Today the plant […]

Egaa Wastewater Treatment Plant is transformed to energy producer

Total energy renovation of the treatment plant at Egaa, just outside Aarhus, means that Aarhus Vand is setting new standards for developing treatment plants from energy guzzlers into energy producers. This has happened through entirely new technologies that exploit the green energy-production potentials in wastewater. The topping-out is a milestone in the technological development of […]

High-quality drinking water requires protection

In recent years we in Aarhus Vand have entered into voluntary agreements with landowners regarding pesticide-free cultivation of the vulnerable areas. Through investments in afforestation we contribute to the plantation of new forests. In selected areas, we successfully run information campaigns together with the local waterworks and joint councils for the purpose of reducing the […]

Marselisborg WWTP – from wastewater plant to power plant

At Marselisborg Wastewater Treatment Plant Aarhus Vand produce 50 percent more energy than is used. By implementing energy efficient solutions and producing biogas from the sludge, the utility is almost able to cover the energy consumption for the whole water cycle from the groundwater extraction, to pump stations, water distribution and wastewater treatment. Water and […]

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Non Revenue Water Reduction in Taiwan

In 2014, Leif Koch, DHI, and Ramböll partnered with the Taipei Office of the Trade Council of Denmark and the Taiwan Water Corporation for a pilot project to reduce water loss in Taiwan. These organizations sent a team of leakage engineers and operators to work at a test site on Chijin Island. With the rising […]

Cleaning wastewater with energy surplus

With the help of Danfoss drives, the Aarhus wastewater treatment plant in Denmark not only ensures clean water – it also produces more electricity and heating than it consumes. Water and wastewater facilities account for the largest consumption of electricity in most municipalities, typically 25-40% of the total energy use. In the Danish city of […]

Publications

Sustainable urban drainage systems

As the climate changes and the number and frequency of rainfall events increases, so does the need for intelligent rainwater management solutions. This White Paper presents insight into lessons learned from Danish stakeholders within rainwater management and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

BIOWATER

Biowater re-introduces the village pond as a rainwater reservoir in dense urban areas.

Product/Service

Interactive flood risk tool

Interactive flood risk tool to manage flooding hazards more precisely

Smart real-time control of water systems

Controlling water in the drainage system

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Reducing urban water loss

25-50% of all distributed water globally is lost or never invoiced due to illegal connections, inaccurate billing systems, inaccurate metering, leakages, deteriorating infrastructure and wrong water pressure management etc. – or in short Non-Revenue Water (NRW). This white paper examines how water utilities can improve efficiency and meet future demand for water by reducing Non-Revenue Water.

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Unlocking the potential of wastewater

On a global scale, less than half of all wastewater is collected and less than one fifth is treated. This has led to severe environmental degradation of many inland and sea waters around the world. This white paper provides lessons learned from Danish stakeholders within wastewater treatment.

Structural analysis of wastewater infrastructure

To develop the most cost-efficient wastewater infrastructure, Denmark’s second largest city Aarhus conducted a thorough analysis
of the current treatment system.

Online DNA-analyses – understanding microbial communities in WWTPs for process optimization,

Aalborg University has established the MIDAS database which provides information about function and distribution of most microorganisms in activated sludge in Danish WWTPs.

Improved Recovery of phosphate from wastewater

Almost 80% of phosphate (P) in Danish wastewater is reused as fertiliser in agriculture from biosolids produced in wastewater treatment plants.

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Water for smart liveable cities

Good water management can make cities healthier places to live, resilient towards climate change and more sustainable overall. Without proper sanitation, sewerage and clean water supply, there is no liveable city. This white paper features lessons learned from different Danish stakeholders within urban water management. It is meant to serve as a tool for inspiration for creating innovative water solutions, which contribute to smarter and more liveable cities.

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