Inspirational pilot #1

Water-Mining (La Llagosta, Barcelona, Spain)

Fit-per-purpose treatment train for a circular economy and society

TRL: 6

TRL: 6

SCALE: U

SYSTEM CONCEPT

  • Main goals of this process: lower energy consumption, energy recovery and water reuse.
  • Production of high-quality reclaimed water for multiple uses (industrial, irrigation, aquifer recharge, cleaning)
  • Composed of 4 units: EGSB for anaerobic organic matter removal and biogas production, low-energy nitrogen removal (PN-Anammox) and water polishing (second-life RO).

KEY FACTS

Circular, energy-efficient and scalable solution that turns wastewater into a valuable local resource.

STRATEGIC INTEGRATION

A validated technology that supports wastewater treatment and reuse strategies providing a scalable solution for sustainable local water management.

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

Stakeholder engagement, transparent communication and the development of CoPs to build trust, foster co-creation and support public acceptance.

CONTACT POINT