Inspirational pilot #13

IPL13 – Vacuum toilets, blackwater digestion and greywater reuse for household wastewater (Hamburg, Germany)

Anaerobic treatment of blackwater for biogas and nutrient reuse, separate greywater treatment with optional reuse

TRL: 9

TRL: 6

SCALE: D

SYSTEM CONCEPT

  • Vacuum toilets and digestion of blackwater for biogas recovery

  • Greywater treatment for reuse or discharge, incl. heat recovery

KEY BENEFITS

Separate treatment of wastewater streams for high efficiency + energy and/or water recovery

STRATEGIC INTEGRATION

Demonstration of new sanitary concept at district level for new city quarters

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

Strong involvement of residents, housing associations, building planners and local authorities as lighthouse project

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Ensuring compliance with effluent standards at small scale

CONTACT POINT