A shortage of phosphorous is driving the price of artificial fertilisers through the roof. But a new and eco-friendly wastewater decontamination process
A shortage of phosphorous is driving the price of artificial fertilisers through the roof. But a new and eco-friendly wastewater decontamination process has enabled a company in Hamar in Norway to kill two birds with one stone.
Wastewater Fertilisers To The Aid Of Farmers
The circular economy can boost profits in the water management sector, and at the same time provide farmers both in Norway and around the world with cheaper fertiliser.
Nutrients contained in wastewater, such as phosphorous and nitrogen, can be put to good use as fertilisers. Municipal wastewater treatment plants are now planning to recover more of these valuable resources, which are becoming globally scarce.
“Wider Uptake” is a joint project involving water and sewage treatment companies, research institutes and private sector businesses in five countries. The aim of the project is to find out how to optimise water resource exploitation, limit discharges, and develop sustainable business models within the water management sector.
Wastewater fertilisers to the aid of farmers Wastewater fertilisers to the aid of farmers
The circular economy can boost profits in the water management sector, and at the same time provide farmers both in Norway and around the world with cheaper fertiliser. When wastewater plants recover more phosphorous from sewage, farmers can benefit from cheaper fertilisers. Photo: iStock
Nutrients contained in wastewater, such as phosphorous and nitrogen, can be put to good use as fertilisers. Municipal wastewater treatment plants are now planning to recover more of these valuable resources, which are becoming globally scarce.
“Wider Uptake” is a joint project involving water and sewage treatment companies, research institutes and private sector businesses in five countries. The aim of the project is to find out how to optimise water resource exploitation, limit discharges, and develop sustainable business models within the water man