ECOWAMA
ECO-efficient management of WAter in the MAnufacturing industry
ABSTRACT
The ECOWAMA Project proposes a new eco-efficient closed cycle management model for the treatment of effluents of the metal and plastic surface processing industry (STM). Such STM waste water is extensively contaminated with oils and greases, organic loading, a salt fraction and especially with heavy metals (e.g. nickel, copper, zinc and others). Hence STM enterprises have high interest on efficient, cost-effective and sustainable treatment of their effluents. ECOWAMA’s approach combines wastewater treatment with recovery of ultrapure water, highly valuable metals and energy.
Project Budget: 5’161’470,44 €
LEITAT Budget: 750’840 €
Financial Framework: FP7
Contract number: 308432
Start Date: 01/10/2012
End Date: 30/09/2016
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Contact Manager: L. Valentin
