ProWater
The Use of Industrial Side Products as Secondary Resources in Wastewater Treatment
Project information
Project duration
-
Funded by
European Structural and Investment Funds - INTERREG
Funding amount
1 353 263 EUR
Project coordinator
University of Oulu
Unit and faculty
Contact information
Project leader
- Senior Research Fellow
Other persons
- Associate Professor (Tenure Track)
- Senior Research Fellow
Project description
The recirculation of industrial side products in wastewater treatment systems and processes has the potential to increase resource efficiency, reduce waste disposal impacts, lower gas emissions, decrease water pollution, and promote a circular economy. Despite its potential, various challenges stand in the way of its realization. ProWater aims to overcome challenges and help unlock the full potential of industrial side product re-circulation in Nordic regions. Led by a consortium of diverse and experienced partners, the project builds strong cross-border cooperation through research and innovation activities jointly implemented by representatives of stakeholder groups from higher education institutes, business and public sectors. The project goals are to deliver the knowledge, expertise and technologies needed to overcome the obstacles limiting the re-circulation and use of industrial side products in the wastewater treatment sector.
Project actions
Key focus areas include gathering data on industrial activities and side product availability and properties, developing and optimizing material processing, conducting extensive testing of by-products in wastewater treatment applications, synthesizing project outcomes, and disseminating findings to stakeholders and the wider public. Through collaborative efforts, the project will ultimately contribute to strengthening the region's circular economy as well as environmental conservation.
