Abwassertechnik und Kläranlagen

The main task of wastewater treatment plants is to clean wastewater according to the requirements of the EU Urban Wastewater Directive. However, not all treatment plants are the same: Depending on whether their catchment area is drained through combined or separate systems, the inflow quantities per inhabitant and the inflow concentrations of COD, nitrogen, and phosphorus compounds vary. Optimizations in treatment plant technology and their operation are highly dependent on specific local conditions. Individual solutions are also needed when it comes to the further removal of microplastics, organic trace substances, and antibiotic-resistant germs. However, the technologies are available, and the practical examples presented here assist the reader in making a selection. In the search for the optimum for water and climate protection, we cannot overlook resource recovery, as this is often associated with energy savings. This provides a good reason to inform oneself about the technical possibilities through this practical knowledge volume. Content: Expert articles and interviews on the topics of: - Treatment plant technology - Energy management - Digitalization - Microplastics, trace substances, and germs - Phosphorus and other valuable materials - Sludge treatment.