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The world's first floating wastewater treatment plant
In Amsterdam's Buiksloterham district, the 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 a future-proof city
Location:
Buiksloterham
Client:
Waternet
Market:
Decentralised wastewater treatment
Year of completion:
2019
What we delivered
Here, Desah supplied the entire wastewater treatment system for blackwater and greywater. The blackwater is collected via a vacuum system and treated in an anaerobic digestions process locally. This produces biogas, which 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
- Biogas production
- Energy-neutral design
- Recovery of phosphate
Technical details
Type
source-separated
Capacity
2000 PE
Scope
design, assembly and commissioning
“Early in the morning, I was already standing along the Princess Margriet Canal to capture this unique transport.’
Project in pictures
From installation to final result - a compact project with a major impact.
The floating wastewater treatment plant on the pontoon.
The pontoon en route to Amsterdam.
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