Imtech Process and Royal HaskoningDHV have signed a cooperation agreement for the delivery of five to eight Neredawastewater treatment installations in the coming years,
The two Dutch firms are set to introduce the “revolutionary”Nereda wastewater treatment technology, which is set to displace the century-old practice of activated sludge, to the UK.
The award-winning technology was invented by the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and developed in a unique public-private partnership between the University, the Dutch Foundation for Applied Water Research (STOWA), the Dutch Water Boards and Royal HaskoningDHV.
Bruno Speed, Managing Director Imtech Process, said:
"Deploying Nereda in the UK will be a significant step forward towards sustainable high-quality wastewater service. We are delighted to be part of this revolution in wastewater treatment and proud to be cooperating with RoyalHaskoningDHV on this newly-developed technology and practice."
The UK market for wastewater treatment plants is mainly modernising and expanding existing plants. Bruno Speed said the Nereda technology is ideally suited for these upgrades.
“With its small physical footprint it is very cost effective, while at the same time its energy-efficiency and high treatment capabilities offer the highest standards of sustainability,” he said.
Royal HaskoningDHV's Global Director for Water Products and Innovation, Mr. René Noppeney, said:
"There was no better moment to start this partnership. The demand from the British market is high. We are receiving regular enquiries from UK water companies interested in ourNereda technology.
A significant number of the wastewater treatment plants in the UK are due for renewal in the coming five to ten years.
Nereda, which operates through a unique aerobic granuleprocess is seen as a sustainable and cost-effective biological wastewater treatment technology that purifies water using the unique features of aerobic granular biomass. Nereda plants require a quarter of the area of traditional installations; the process consumes much less energy; and it is entirely based on natural ingredients.
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