Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association
BORDA
INNOQUA is challenging pre-conceived ideas that nature based wastewater treatment is only suitable for rural and remote populations. Harnessing the combined potential of earthworms, zooplankton and microalgae, the modular system is being demonstrated in 11 countries on four continents – in both urban and rural environments. The project is exploring the treatment efficacy of the system as well as the potential for water re-use. Whilst demonstrating treatment performance and resilience are key targets for the project, INNOQUA is also investigating the wider aspects of social acceptance, usability and affordability.
Christoph Sodemann
sodemann@borda.org
Product design and engineeringGlobalTreatment of wastewater or greywaterDecentralised wastewater treatment (e.g. DEWATS)Fundamental research and engineeringMulti-lateral and International Monetary FundGreywater or wastewaterPeri-urbanPoliticians and local decision makersPractitionersWater (irrigation, process, other)University, education or research institution
FranceGermanyIndiaIrelandItalyMoldova Republic ofRomaniaSpainSri LankaTanzania United Republic of
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