Consolidation of small wastewater treatment plants

Due to the growing challenges in the field of municipal wastewater disposal, the issue of consolidating small wastewater treatment plants is increasingly coming into focus. On the one hand, the demands on treatment performance are increasing due to legal requirements such as the EU Water Framework Directive, and on the other hand, the ongoing shortage of skilled workers is making it increasingly difficult to provide comprehensive support for small plants. Added to this is the high energy demand, which many of these decentralized plants cause – often being the largest energy consumer in a municipality.

This whitepaper highlights the advantages of merging, the technical and legal requirements for the pipe systems required for this, as well as specific practical examples that can serve as orientation for future projects.