Upgrading Rotating Biological Contactor Systems
Rotating biological contactors, also known as rotating biological reactors, have been an established biological wastewater treatment process for decades. In Germany, this technology is particularly common at small and medium-sized wastewater treatment plants. Many of these systems have now been operating for 25 years or more. At the same time, treatment requirements continue to increase. […]
Small Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants in Germany
Small municipal wastewater treatment plants in Germany now perform far more than the basic treatment of domestic wastewater. Fluctuating influent flows shape their day-to-day operation. Wet-weather impacts, limited space and ageing infrastructure add further complexity. Operators therefore need a fully integrated technical concept. The system must operate reliably, meet all applicable requirements and remain economically […]
Modern Measurement Technology Makes Industrial Wastewater Treatment More Efficient
The food and beverage industry produces large volumes of contaminated wastewater every day. Fats, oils and organic matter significantly increase the level of contamination. At the same time, local authorities are tightening the requirements for wastewater discharge. Operators therefore need reliable technologies that combine high treatment performance with transparent process monitoring.This is precisely where PPU […]
Modern Wastewater Treatment for Bannerod: Fixed-Bed Reactor Technology Upgrades Existing Pond Treatment Plant
Sometimes, a successful project begins by looking beyond district boundaries. When the municipality of Grebenhain in Germany was searching for a solution to meet the increasing demands placed on the pond wastewater treatment plant in the village of Bannerod, its attention was drawn to an existing fixed-bed reactor installation in Schrecksbach, located in the neighboring […]
Modular Wastewater Treatment Plants
What is a Modular Wastewater Treatment System? A modular wastewater treatment plant is a prefabricated, scalable wastewater treatment solution consisting of standardized process modules. These modules are either skid-mounted or containerized units manufactured according to the plug-and-play principle, enabling rapid on-site assembly with minimal civil works and commissioning effort. Generally, these modular treatment systems are […]
ISO certification at PPU Umwelttechnik GmbH – Focus on quality and the environment
ISO certification at PPU Umwelttechnik GmbH – Focus on quality and the environment Since its foundation, PPU Umwelttechnik GmbH has been developing innovative wastewater treatment plants that contribute to clean water worldwide. A particular focus is on the development and manufacture of containerized wastewater treatment plants for industrial, municipal and decentralized wastewater treatment. With its […]
From wastewater to resource
From wastewater to resource – optimising recycling processes for plastic packaging Plastics recycling – especially the recycling of plastic packaging – is becoming increasingly important for a functioning circular economy. However, in addition to the actual recycling process, one aspect is increasingly coming into focus: the treatment of the wastewater produced. Washing plastics produces large […]
Sustainable Approaches to Water Reuse and Scarcity
Water Reuse: A Smart Approach to Water Scarcity Facing stricter water regulations and growing demand, industries and municipalities need reliable reuse solutions. PPU Umwelttechnik GmbH offers cutting-edge technologies such as ClearFox® Fixed Bed Biological Reactor (FBBR) and ClearFox® DiOx (advanced electrical oxidation), designed for efficient, adaptable, and high-performance wastewater recycling. This article explores key challenges […]
Further development of wastewater treatment in the oil and gas sector
Advanced electrochemical oxidation with boron-doped diamond (BDD AEOP) The oil and gas industry is facing growing challenges in wastewater treatment. Upstream and downstream processes generate complex wastewater streams that contain large quantities of hydrocarbons, heavy metals and persistent organic substances. Processes such as biological or chemical-physical treatment are reaching their limits. Although activated carbon and […]
Wastewater treatment in extreme climate fields
Efficient wastewater treatment in hot and cold regions: Temperature management in containerised wastewater treatment plants Biological wastewater treatment is a central component of modern, decentralised water infrastructure. Containerised wastewater treatment plants in particular offer flexible solutions for remote, mobile or climatically extreme locations. An often underestimated but decisive factor for the stable operation of these […]
Treating more wastewater for less money
Developments and challenges in municipal wastewater treatment Germany began targeted investments in wastewater treatment plants in the 1970s to respond to growing public pressure and increasing pollution. The Water Management Act (WHG) of 1976 created a binding framework for the first time, requiring industry and municipalities to treat wastewater before discharging it into the environment. […]
Modular wastewater treatment for the Food and Beverage sector
Water, wastewater and the food and beverage sector The food and beverage industry is a major contributor to wastewater production in Europe, with significant environmental implications. In the European Union, the food and beverage sector is responsible for approximately 60% of all water consumption, highlighting the substantial water footprint associated with this sector. This industry […]