Wastewater treatment processes are essential to avoid that the water we discharge into the environment after domestic or industrial use deteriorates the ecological status of Europe’s rivers, seas, and eco-systems.

Adopting circular approaches to wastewater treatment provides real opportunities to achieve societal objectives on waste minimisation, sustainable agriculture, and energy generation, with clear environmental (and geo-political) benefits. 

However, the shift to circularity requires a complex combination of appropriate regulatory framework, new technologies, and effective coordination between different sectors and stakeholders.

In light of the current revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and the publication of the evaluation of the Sewage Sludge Directive, this seminar will explore the conditions to reach the right mix through insightful contributions from water operators, policymakers, and stakeholders.