Drinking Water for the 21st Century
25 August 2009
In the cross-cutting project Wave21, Eawag carried out research on future methods of drinking water treatment with a variety of private-sector and water utility partners. The Final Report – “Wave21: Drinking Water for the 21st Century” – has now been published. The integrated project focused on supplies sourced from surface waters, and in particular on the relationship between raw water parameters and individual treatment steps. Over the next 20 years, extensive innovations will be required in drinking water treatment across Europe. Quality requirements will become increasingly stringent (EU Drinking Water Directive and US EPA standards). At the same time, innovative treatment technologies are available, and there is a growing demand for more effective treatment methods. In addition, increasing numbers of plants require renovation and restructuring.
The 70-page Final Report concentrates on the situation in Switzerland. It comprises the following chapters, each providing an overview of key findings, as well as details of other published articles and doctoral theses produced in the course of the Wave21 project.
- Microbiology
- Characterisation of NOM
- Particles
- Taste and odor compounds
- Micropollutants
- Oxidation processes
- Membrane technology
- Adsorption processes
- Outlook and recommendations
Download the Final Report [pdf, 2.6 MB]