NORWET
Output characterisation | |
OUTPUT SENTENCE | Innovative Solutions for Wastewater Management in Rural Areas |
OUTPUT TYPE | procedure |
WATER TOPIC | Urban pollution |
MARKET NEED TAILORED | This project is the answer to the need for eutrophication reduction in surface waters in catchment areas. Poland's accession to the European Union demands to be adjusted to many areas of life to European standards. Particularly large investments represent challenges that must be accomplished in the near future to meet the demands of the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro and the Earth Summit in Johannesburg. |
OUTPUT DESCRIPTION | The aim of the project is to reduce eutrophication of surface waters in the surveyed catchments (Borucinka and Grabia) through analysis and presentation of innovative solutions concerning sewage sludge management for rural areas. This purpose will be achieved through determination of innovative technologies for sewage treatment and sludge management, estimation of natural environment potential in limitation of pollution discharge in the catchment and through elaborating solutions that integrate technological and natural potentials. An important issue in testing new solutions will be the possibility for energy recovery and closure of water and material flow in small-scale systems. An unique and innovative element of the project is the integration of technological aspects and the potential of the natural environment, aiming to reduce the inflow of nutrients to surface waters. Works will be performed by the team of researchers from Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk University and Lodz University as well as from Bioforsk - the Norwegian Institute. Project work will be coordinated by Pomeranian Centre for Environmental Research and Technology - POMCERT. Steering Committee, consisting of scientists in the related fields of science, will be responsible for supervision of the scientific level of the project. |
STATE OF DEVELOPMENT | 2008-2011 completed |
INNOVATIVE ASPECTS AND ADVANTAGES | Focuses on rural areas in Poland Innovative approach to use natural and environmental methods for wastewater purification Focuses on energy reuse and water/mater closed circle |
INTELLECTUAL/INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS | Andrzej Tonderski /Project coordinator: at_pomcert@univ.gda.pl |
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Estimation of risks | |
Steps ahead | |
NEXT STEPS TO ACHIEVE THE STATUS 'READY TO USE' | Further promotion |
TYPE OF PARTNER FOR THE NEXT DEVELOPMENTS | Local authorities; Water utilities; Environmental /monitoring bodies; Industries |
TASKS TO BE PERFORMED | Promotion actions, dissemination of materials, participation in Fairs, seminars and trades. |
Estimation of ressources | |
RESOURCES FOR NEXT STEPS |
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Contact | |
TECHNICAL CONTACT | Gda?sk University; ?Pomeranian Center for Environmental Research & Technology POMCERT,Pomeranian Science and Technology Park in Gdynia |
COUNTRY | POLAND |
WATER RTOM CONTACT | GWF |
Background | |
PROJECT ACRONYM | NORWET |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION | The aim of the project is to reduce eutrophication of surface waters in the surveyed catchments (Borucinka and Grabia) through analysis and presentation of innovative solutions concerning sewage sludge management for rural areas. This purpose will be achieved through determination of innovative technologies for sewage treatment and sludge management, estimation of natural environment potential in limitation of pollution discharge in the catchment and through elaborating solutions that integrate technological and natural potentials. An important issue in testing new solutions will be the possibility for energy recovery and closure of water and material flow in small-scale systems. An unique and innovative element of the project is the integration of technological aspects and the potential of the natural environment, aiming to reduce the inflow of nutrients to surface waters. Works will be performed by the team of researchers from Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk University and Lodz University as well as from Bioforsk - the Norwegian Institute. Project work will be coordinated by Pomeranian Centre for Environmental Research and Technology - POMCERT. Steering Committee, consisting of scientists in the related fields of science, will be responsible for supervision of the scientific level of the project. |
LEADER | Gdansk University Pomeranian Center for Environmental Research & Technology POMCERT,Pomeranian Sci |
COUNTRIES INVOLVED | POLAND |
PROJECT LOCATION | PL |
FUNDING ORGANISATION | Norweski Mechanizm Finansowy |