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The world's first floating wastewater treatment plant
In Amsterdam's Buiksloterham district, circular economy is taken to the next level. In this sustainable project, 550 homes are connected to the world's first floating wastewater treatment plant. This decentralised approach not only saves drinking water, but also generates energy and recovers valuable raw materials.
At the quay in Sneek, the plant was built on a floating concrete hull. After sailing towards Amsterdam, the treatment plant was berthed on the northern IJ bank.
Driving innovation for future-proof city
Location:
Buiksloterham
Client:
Waternet
Market:
Decentralised wastewater treatment
Year of completion:
2019
What we delivered
Each house is equipped with a vacuum toilet that uses only 1 litre of flushing water. The black water from these toilets is collected via a vacuum system and fermented locally. This creates biogas that is converted into electricity on site, making the plant energy-neutral.
Besides energy production, nutrients such as phosphate are also recovered from wastewater. These valuable substances are given a second life as fertiliser. Thus, the system contributes to a fully circular neighbourhood design.
Why this solution?
- Mobile installation
- Saving on drinking water
- Production of biogas
- Energy-neutral design
- Recovery of phosphate
Technical details
Type
source-separated
Capacity
2000 PE
“Early in the morning, I was already standing along the Princess Margriet Canal to shoot beautiful pictures of this special transport.’
Project in pictures
From placement to final result - a compact project with great impact.
The wastewater treatment plant in the pontoon.
The pontoon en route to Amsterdam.
Also need a smart solution?
Do you have a property in the countryside or a location without a sewer connection? Noardling is happy to help you with a suitable and sustainable wastewater solution. Contact Stefan Bergsma for personal advice or a no-obligation quotation.
