EN 
NL 
- Projects
- Floriade 2012
New sanitation at world exhibition
Floriade is the world horticultural exhibition held in the Netherlands once every ten years. In 2012, this sixth edition took place in Venlo and attracted more than two million visitors. The central theme was one that is also in Desah's DNA: sustainability. In the utility building Villa Flora, a pioneering concept for circular energy and water flows was realised.
Separate collection and decentralised treatment of wastewater was chosen for Villa Flora. Toilets on the site are connected to a vacuum system that treats blackwater together with organic waste in an anaerobic digestion process. The remaining greywater, such as from sinks, is treated separately using a constructed wetland (helophyte filter). This approach minimises water consumption and maximises resource reuse.
Smart and circular wastewater system at Floriade
Location:
Venlo
Client:
Floriade
Market:
blackwater treatment
Year of completion:
2012
What we delivered
Desah developed an integrated water concept in line with the Cradle-to-Cradle principles of the Venlo region. Our contribution included a feasibility study, process design and detailed engineering of the system, ultimately resulting in the delivery and commissioning of the complete installation.
Thanks to this approach, the system not only provides cleaner water but also energy and valuable nutrients back to the environment.
The project at Floriade serves as inspiration for circular neighbourhood concepts, sustainable offices and recreational areas. With this case, Desah underlines how decentralised systems are a practical and scalable solution for sustainable water management.
Why this solution?
- Lower water consumption
- Resource recovery
- Small ecological footprint
- Cradle-to-Cradle principle
- Modular and scalable
Technical details
Type
blackwater treatment
Capacity
150 PE
Scope
design, assembly and commissioning
Also need a smart solution?
Interested in decentralised wastewater treatment and source-separated sanitation for residential developments? Our specialists are happy to advise you. Please contact us for personal advice or a no-obligation quote.
