Brief intro to the WaterMan pilot measure
The feasibility study evaluates the potential for using recycled water in industrial applications close to the Berlin-Ruhleben wastewater treatment plant, one of the largest in Berlin. As part of this assessment, the study examines how the planned additional treatment processes improve the effluent quality, thereby reducing efforts to implement water reuse: coagulation and flocculation further reduce nutrient emissions, UV disinfection lowers the bacterial content, while ozone or activated carbon adsorption remove micropollutants. Additionally, the study identifies whether further treatment is necessary for specific reuse scenarios. Risk assessment and management aspects are also considered.
In order to maximise the sustainability of water recycling, the project is geared towards local utilisation. The wastewater treatment plant is located in an industrial area, and potential commercial customers have already been identified within a radius of just three kilometres – making short distribution routes feasible and supporting a circular use of water on site.
- Type of pilot measure: Feasibility study
- Location: Berlin (Germany), Ruhleben district
- Water source: Treated wastewater from urban wastewater treatment plant
- Type of treatment: coagulation, flocculation, UV disinfection, ozonation or adsorption onto activated carbon, other fit-for-purpose treatments
- Target water quality: Fit-for-purpose water of varying quality
- Utilisation: Process water, cleaning water and cooling water for industry and commerce, optional: urban irrigation
- Return to natural cycle: Discharge into sewage system, evaporation (in cooling towers)
- Responsible: KWB – Berlin Centre of Competence for Water gGmbh
- Completion of the study: Nov 2025
Further information on the pilot measure
Scope & first results of the feasibility study (current status)
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Take a look at these slides for a concise overview of the current progress and results of this feasibility study.
The evolution of the study step-by-step (until today)
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These slides document the progress of the feasibility study – including key considerations, recommendations, and decisions at each stage. Scroll through to follow the process chronologically, from the initial idea all the way to the current status.
In-depth information on the pilot measure
Scope & first results of the feasibility study (current status)These slides provide a more detailed overview on the pilot measure.
The evolution of the study step-by-step (until today)These slides give an account of the work process, incl. considerations, recommendations and decisions taken at different stages. Scroll through the slides to chronologically follow the elaboration of the feasibility study step-by-step, from the initial idea to the present status!
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