Imagine having a smart, mini-treatment plant right where water is used instead of sending everything through miles of old pipes. It uses nature-inspired filters and digital monitors to clean water and pull out useful resources. It's like moving from a giant city power grid to having your own solar panels and battery on your roof, but for water.
Centralized water systems are expensive to maintain and struggle with water scarcity and micropollutants. Businesses and cities need a way to treat and reuse water locally to cut costs and ensure supply security.
A series of decentralized water treatment systems combining nature-based and technical processes, supported by digital monitoring dashboards.
If you are a developer dealing with high water costs and strict environmental rules — this project developed decentralized systems that reclaim water locally. This can lead to significant energy savings, potentially contributing to a collective 751,300 MWh/year reduction across the system's reach.
If you are a plant operator dealing with micropollutants and wastewater discharge limits — this project developed technical and nature-based solutions that reach TRL 7-8. This allows for safe, on-site water reuse and resource recovery to lower operational overhead.
If you are a utility provider dealing with aging centralized pipes and water scarcity — this project developed a digital monitoring dashboard and decentralized units. These systems can function independently or integrate with your existing grid to benefit up to 7% of the population.
Based on available project data, specific unit prices are not listed, but the project aims to provide affordable solutions and test sustainable business models through public-private partnerships.
Yes, the project demonstrates scalable solutions across five European sites and one in South Africa, aiming for a TRL of 7-8 by completion.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project focuses on market adoption and developing a decision framework for policymakers.
The project focuses on achieving regulatory approval for water safety and reliability, specifically targeting the removal of antibiotic resistances, micropollutants, and pathogens.
The project runs from June 2025 to May 2028, with the goal of reaching TRL 7-8 by the end of this period.
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 15 partners across 7 countries. With a 33% industry ratio (5 companies, including 2 SMEs), there is a strong link between the 7 universities and the actual market. The inclusion of partners from both Europe and South Africa ensures the technology is tested against diverse climatic and socio-economic conditions.
Contact the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) in Germany.
Contact SciTransfer to connect with the DECIRE-WATER consortium for pilot opportunities.
