Inspirational pilot #17

IPL17 – Circular water concept (City West, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands)

Urban water system integrated in circular housing redevelopment

TRL: 7

SCALE: D

SYSTEM CONCEPT

Separate collection of grey and black water streams, potential for reuse of grey water for urban greenery, toilet flushing, and washing machines
Integrated rainwater harvesting and storage
Water efficient household appliances

KEY BENEFITS

Reduction of potable water use, rainwater collection, reducing the urban water cycle, climate adaptation

STRATEGIC INTEGRATION

Water is included as an integral part in urban redevelopment, rainwater storage is required in the municipality for new construction

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

While there are strong ambitions for social involvement and awareness, there are currently no residents yet

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Various parties are working together in development, discussions on ownership, monitoring, and responsibility for management and funding. Current issue: quality requirements for infiltration of purified wastewater.