Inspirational pilot #6

Nature-based wastewater treatment train & Agroforestry system (in Antissa Village, Lesvos Island, Greece)

Integrated UASB-CW WWT NBS for unrestricted agricultural irrigation & fertigation

TRL: 7

TRL: 6

SCALE: R

SYSTEM CONCEPT

  • UASB reactors are fed by the domestic wastewater of Antissa WWTP
  • The anaerobic treated effluent is fed in a hybrid full scale system of subsurface VF CWs, followed by UV disinfection compact units
  • The reclaimed nutrient-rich water is reused in 3 Agroforestry fields

KEY BENEFITS

Circular, Low O&M, high efficiency & low-energy decentralized solution for WW valorization & Nutrient recycling

STRATEGIC INTEGRATION

Field-demonstrated solution promoting the mainstreaming of circular economy for water in decision-making

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

Multi-stakeholder engagement, citizen science & co-creation activities to foster a more water-conscious, informed and involved public, industry and policymakers

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Providing field evidence to support permitting & compliance pathways within the existing regulatory framework

CONTACT POINT