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Aquatech Stand no. 07.245

Overview of Participants and Products

D E N M A R K knows water

W H I T E P A P E R S p a g e 1 6 - 2 7

Content: Adept Water Technology A/S ............................................................................ 4AqSep A/S ........................................................................................................ 5Cembrane A/S .................................................................................................. 6Danish Water Technology Group . ...................................................................... 7Hexa-Cover A/S ................................................................................................. 8Klimaspring ........................................................................................................ 9Mycometer A/S ............................................................................................... 10Roswater ........................................................................................................ 11State of Green ................................................................................................ 12Unisense Environment A/S ............................................................................. 13VCS Denmark ................................................................................................. 14WiseCon ......................................................................................................... 15

WHITE PAPER: AN INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT APPROACH FOR WATER SECURITY ........16-17

WHITE PAPER: GREATER WATER SECURITY WITH GROUNDWATER ..................................18-19

WHITE PAPER: IN CONTROL OF WASTEWATER TO PROTECT PEOPLE AND ECOSYSTEMS..20-21

WHITE PAPER: ADDING NEW VALUE TO CITIES WITH URBAN WATER ..............................22-23

WHITE PAPER: MEETING AN INCREASING DEMAND FOR WATER BY REDUCING URBAN WATER LOSS ..................................................................................24-25

WHITE PAPER: SAVING AND RECYCLING WATER WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON PRODUCT QUALITY ............................................................................26-27

Groundwater mapping and sustainable groundwater management

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Greater water security

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Implementing Integrated Water Resources Management

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An integratedmanagement approach for

water security in all sectorsEfficient solutions for treatment of wastewater

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In control of wastewater

to protect people and ecosystems

Organiser:

Danish Water Technology Group(Danish Export Association)Glarmestervej 20ADK-8600 Silkeborg, DenmarkT +45 8681 3888

Contact:Ilse KorsvangHead of Danish Water Technology [email protected]

F O R E W O R D

byHead of Danish Water Technology Group, Ilse Korsvang

Welcome to the Pavilion of Denmark at Aquatech Amsterdam 2015

Water is the very foundation of life and lies at the heart of our

economic and industrial development. But water is a scarce

resource under an increased and unsustainable pressure. It

only emphasizes the need for proper water management.

Denmark has been a growth frontier for decades, and in the

field of water technology we have made tremendous advances.

Today, Denmark offers knowledge based solutions within water

supply, distribution, treatment and management.

Aquatech 2015 in Amsterdam provides an exceptional

opportunity to learn more about the Danish experiences and

meet the companies practicing new water technologies.

DENMARK – YOUR GATEWAY TO WATER KNOWLEDGE

Come and meet the Danish supplier in hall / stand no. 07.245.

Reducing Non-Revenue Water in water distribution

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Meeting an increasing

demand for water by reducing urban water loss


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Introduction

BacTerminator® water disinfection technology controls biofilm and bacteria - including Legionella

in various water systems. The electrolysis technology provides an efficient disinfection that is

environmentally friendly and very safe to use.

About the Company

Adept Water Technologies is a Cleantech company. We copy the way of the nature to create efficient,

environmentally friendly and economical solutions for the disinfection. Always without the use

of chemicals. We are committed to operate in the global market with a view to achieve our aim of

becoming a significant player in the disinfection of water, and we are already underway with our first

six overseas market’s.

About the Products

The BacTerminator® disinfection system is a unique inline or in situ electrolysis disinfection method

that uses the natural salts in drinking and process water for making the market’s most effective

disinfection process.

• Dental unit water systems for bacteria and dirt control

• Super disinfected water for Health Care use

• Process water for the food industry

• Hot water Legionella control systems

• Household water treatment systems

The BacTerminator® is conforming to CE legislation.

Objective of Participation

Finding partners for cooperation (sales, distribution). In Europe. In the rest of the world.

Adept Water Technologies A/SEllekær 6

DK-2730 HerlevDenmark

Contact: Michael Wick

T +45 8870 [email protected]

www.adeptwatertech.com / www.adept-dental-water.com

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Introduction

Intelligent Reverse Osmosis Systems. AqSep Watermakers – enjoy the luxury of your own

water supply.

About the Company

AqSep A/S is an international company and a leader in the development of small decentralized

water purification systems & solutions. In combining and refining mechanical and electronic

industrial components we have and are continuously developing products enabling people

around the word in overcoming the increasing scarcity of freshwater.

About the Products

Governments, Institutions, Hotels & Resorts, NGO programs as well as private homes are

all benefitting from our technology. With a patented energy recovery system our units are

amongst the most efficient units on the market. Watermakers are designed to operate

completely automatically and the integrated, custom made controller does away with all the

normal inconveniences of reverse osmosis systems. At the same time the Watermakers are

incredibly compact and work from high brackish to seawater.


AqSep is looking for market information, new distributors and partners in the Caribbean

Region, Bermuda, the Middle East, North Africa, SADC countries. We also want to create

awareness about our products.

AqSep A/S c/o Danfoss

Nordborgvej 81 E14-N14DK-6430 Nordborg

Denmark

Contact:Anders ValbjoernT +45 7488 4325

[email protected]

www.aqsep.com


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Introduction

Manufactures a New generation ceramic membrane for drinking- and wastewaters.

About the Company

Cembrane A/S produces and develops a new generation of micro- and ultrafiltration ceramic

membrane from its facilities in Denmark. We provide OEM & System integrator with a unique outside-

in flat sheet membrane and module to treat challenging drinking- and waste waters.

About the Products

Our technology provides revolutionary improvements in membrane filtration in three areas:

• Highest flux rate for any membrane material

- Enables highly compact systems with savings in piping and construction

- Recovery rate of water close to 100%

• Low fouling potential due to Iso Electric Point at pH 2.7

- Gives long operating cycles without backwash

- Less cleaning efforts and chemical savings

- Lower energy consumption

- Stable operation

• Full chemical resistance


Cembrane is exhibiting at Aquatech to find new international OEM partners, distributors and/or local

partners to expand our sales network around the world.

Cembrane A/SNøglegårdsvej 10

DK-3540 LyngeDenmark

Contact: Sebastian Andreassen, CCO

[email protected] [email protected]

T +45 2148 4321

www.cembrane.com

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Introduction

Danish Water Technology Group (DWTG) gathers Danish suppliers from all facets of the

industry, be it ground water, drinking water, process water, wastewater, urban water issues

etc.

About the Company

DWTG is part of Danish Export Association, who is representing +500 Danish companies.

DWTG is owned by its 70 members, who supply components, equipment, systems and

services to public and private actors in the water sector.

About the Products

Water technology is one of Denmark’s key competencies. Already in the 1970’ies, Denmark

had the world’s first environmental Ministry, which imposed strict environmental legislation.

This has given the Danish suppliers an edge when it comes to:

• innovation

• sustainability

• holistic

• energy efficient solutions


Danish Water Technology Group aim to create relations between the highly innovative Danish

suppliers and co-operation partners and clients world wide.

Danish Water Technology Group (Danish Export Association)

Glarmestervej 20ADK-8600 Silkeborg

DenmarkT +45 86 81 38 88

Contact: Ilse Korsvang

Head of [email protected]

www.dk-water.com


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Introduction

Covering liquids is best done with Hexa-Cover® Floating Cover. Since 2004 Hexa-Cover® Floating

Cover has been applied to a vast number of applications worldwide. Hexa-Cover® Floating Cover is

represented in more than 20 countries worldwide, supplied from our manufacturing in Denmark and

Canada.

About the Company

Hexa-Cover A/S is a Danish company founded in 2004, the manufacturer of the Hexa-Cover® Floating

Cover. We have a dedicated team, including highly skilled engineers and technicians able to provide

in-depth analysis and services, to support our proven and solid Hexa-Cover® Floating Cover solution.

About the Products

Hexa-Cover® Floating Cover is used on almost any kind of liquid and on almost any kind of lagoon,

pond, reservoir, tank etc. Hexa-Cover® Floating Cover is the ideal solution for controlling such things

as emission, evaporation, organic growth, odor, UV-effect and heat loss. Further, Hexa-Cover®

Floating Cover deters unwanted waterfowls from landing on covered waters.


Promoting the proven, market leading Hexa-Cover® Floating Cover solution.

Meeting existing and potential clients as well as existing and potential dealers / partners.

Hexa-Cover A/SVilhelmsborgvej 5DK-7700 Thisted

Denmark

Contact: Søren Madsen

CEOT +45 9617 7800

[email protected]

www.hexa-cover.com

Hexa-Cover A/S |Vilhelmsborgvej 5| DK-7700 Thisted, Dinamarca TEL +45 96 17 78 00| [email protected] | www.hexa-cover.com

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Introduction

Klimaspring is setting a new agenda for climate adaptation in dense urban areas, focusing on

solutions that handle water while increasing liveability by creating added value for people,

environment and society.

About the Company

Klimaspring is a Realdania-funded campaign supporting commercial development of new

rainwater management solutions in densely populated urban areas. The ambition of the

campaign is to create green growth and better cities.

About the Products

The philosophy of all Klimaspring products is to create environmentally, socially and financially

sustainable solutions that handle water and increase liveability in dense urban areas. The

seven Klimaspring products are multipurpose, modular and scalable solutions that make

them easy for public and private investors to buy, install and cost-effective to operate.


To meet new clients, potential distributors and partners and not least to be inspired and

benchmark our solutions.

Klimaspring (Smith Innovation serves as administrative

secretariat for the campaign)

Rønnegade 1, 5. SalDK-2100 Copenhagen

Denmark

Contact:Peter M. Hinsby


www.klimaspring.dk


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Introduction

Mycometer provide rapid on-site analysis of total bacteria in water – The technology is US-

EPA verified and in use worldwide.

About the Company

Mycometer A/S was founded in 1998 and develops rapid microbiology analysis for water

utilities, industry and consultants. Selected references include; Intel, Schlumberger, DOW,

VITENS, Walter Meier Group and the US army. Mycometer is headquartered in Denmark.

Sales offices in Tampa, US and Singapore provide worldwide services.

About the Products

Bactiquant®-water is a robust and reliable technology for the analysis of total bacteria in

water samples, slurries, hydrophobic liquids (Oil) and a wide range of industrial liquids such

as paints and beverages. The analysis results can be obtained in minutes. The technology can

be implemented for on-site, as well as, lab based use. Applications include; Water Process

Monitoring in Utilities and the Industry, Water Safety and Emergency Response, Legionella

Risk Assessment, Industrial CIP, Aquaculture, Cooling towers, Consulting, etc.


The objective of participation is to market our product to the water industry, identify relevant

sales channels and meet with our customers.

Mycometer A/SDr. Neergaards vej 3

DK-2970 HoersholmDenmark

Contact: Morten Miller, PhD

[email protected]

www.mycometer.com

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Introduction

New water kiosk ensures no run-back of contaminated water.

About the Company

Roswater has more than twenty years of experience in working with water supply, industry and

wastewater. The company aims to secure clean drinking water for consumers.

About the Products

The Tube A1 water kiosk is a small house that contains everything from tank to hoses and control

panels. It is almost the same as getting gasoline. In order for the user to utilize the kiosk, they have

to be preapproved by the utility who owns the kiosk. The user then has a chip or key that he or she

inserts in a payment system to begin filling. When the user is done an email is sent directly to the book

keepers at the utility who can send a bill to the user.

The kiosk also will alert technicians directly if the system is faulty. Furthermore, the plug-and-

play nature of the water kiosk from Roswater makes it possible to move it around. This means that

municipalities and utilities may rent out the kiosk to for example festivals and large sport events.


Roswater is looking for new customer and ensure focus on clean drinking water, by using the right

technology. Join the movement!

RoswaterAllehelgensgade 21, 2 tv

DK-4000 RoskildeDenmark

Contact:Soeren Andersen, Partner

T+45 2970 [email protected]

www.roswater.dk


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Introduction

Having experienced floods from cloudbursts and storms, Denmark takes climate adaptation seriously.

Danish experience shows that climate adaptation can also present an opportunity to rethink urban

development and gain greater value from investments.

About the Company

State of Green is a public-private partnership founded by the Danish Government, the Confederation

of Danish Industry, the Danish Energy Association, the Danish Agriculture & Food Council and the

Danish Wind Industry Association with the aim of sharing Danish green solutions internationally.

About the Products

Visit www.stateofgreen.com/climate-adaptation to explore innovative Danish climate adaptation

solutions or take advantage of the lessons learned by leading Danish companies and institutions

through a tailored State of Green Water Tour in Denmark. You can also download a series of white

papers which offer guidance and insights into important international water and climate adaptation

related topics on our website: www.stateofgreen.com/publications.


Collaboration is vital if we are to solve the world’s water and climate adaptation challenges. At

Aquatech we hope to inspire decision makers from around the world to collaborate with Denmark on

how to adapt to climate change.

State of Green Vesterbrogade 1E

DK-1620 Copenhagen Denmark

Contact:Tanya Jacobsen

Senior Project ManagerT +45 2249 6514

[email protected]

www.stateofgreen.com/climate-adaptation

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Introduction

For wastewater treatment plants the N2O Wastewater System from Unisense Environment

A/S brings new and advanced possibilities for process control and emission reductions!

Experience the N2O Wastewater System and learn more about the complete nitrogen cycle,

smart energy reduction, deammonification process- and COD- control and how to reduce

your wastewater climate impact!

About the Company

Unisense Environment A/S was established in 2013 with the focus on sensor technology

and “know how” for optimizing wastewater treatment and subsequent reduction of carbon

footprint. Our N2O Wastewater System is currently in 9 countries and the growing focus on

total carbon footprint and optimized process control is bringing us around the world.

About the Products

The N2O Wastewater System is the only sensor to real time measure dissolved N2O (nitrous

oxide)! It will give you new possibilities for optimizing your biological process control,

understand the complete nitrogen cycle and reduce carbon footprint and environmental

impact. It is also an important control parameter for the new deammonification processes

and for COD dozing.


Our objective attending AQUATECH is to present the N2O Wastewater System and advanced

process control possibilities and connecting and communicating with customers, partners

and scientist around the world.

Unisense Environment A/STueager 1

DK-8200 Aarhus NDenmark

Contact:Mikkel Barker, Product Manager


www.unisense-environment.com

Direct Real-time N2O monitoring



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Introduction

Challenges such as a sustainable use of water resources in terms of quality, energy consumption and

the way we reinvest money in our infrastructure require new approaches and call upon us to rethink

the way we manage water.

About the Company

Denmark is known as an international front-runner in water technology. VCS Denmark, which is one

of the largest water utilities in Denmark, has created Future Water City in collaboration with two other

large water utilities, leading water suppliers and water technology companies in Denmark. Future

Water City focuses on future challenges for drinking water utilities.

About the Products

Future Water City presents Danish state-of-the-art water technologies. The website include a range

of softwares and other commercially available tools for supporting economic and sustainable operation

in drinking water utilities. The tools are demonstrated on water treatment plants in Denmark’s three

largest utilities in Copenhagen, Odense and Aarhus. These water treatment plants will be open for

visit by water professionals from around the world.


To inform about the Danish expertise within water technologies and thereby inspire water utilities

around the world to improve water safety and efficiency.

VCS DenmarkVandvaerksvej 7

DK-5000 Odense CDenmark

Contact:Henrik Juul

Project [email protected]

www.futurewatercity.com

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Introduction

WiseCon® offers a comprehensive range of high-tech products - a total poison-free solution

to prevent, combat and eliminate rats and mice anywhere, both in the sewer and on the

surface.

About the Company

WiseCon® is a Danish company that since 2008 has specialized in intelligent green-tech

rodent control solutions. We are one of the first movers in our field, and we work continuously

to set new standards for pest control. We have headquarters and production in Helsinge,

Denmark, from here all products are developed, designed, produced, tested and distributed.

Internationally, we have partners and distributors in several countries. In Holland, our

products are distributed by Anticimex B.V.

About the Products

WiseTrap® eliminates rats systematically and effectively in the sewers. WiseBox® eliminates

rats and mice effectively above ground. Wise-I® provides preventive control against rodents

through effective trapping and 24/7 monitoring on the surface. WiseTrap®, WiseBox® and

Wise-I® all communicate via the mobile network, through this they forward information such

as operating conditions and killing statistics. This information is collected and stored in the

software program WisePlan® which can be accessed through mobile phone, tablet or PC.


To meet and network with potential local, regional and international business partners

interested in new technology, risk minimization and intelligent rodent control.

WiseCon A/S Skovgaardsvej 25

DK-3200 Helsinge

Contacts: Robert Lundgren

Area Manager Benelux/Holland T +31 (0) 2919 0365, [email protected]

Inge Mette PretzmannInternational Commercial ManagerT +45 2133 5224, [email protected]

www.wisecon.dk

www.dk-water.com

...Intelligent Rodent Control ®


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Executive Summary

From a global perspective,

access to clean water is

essential for the prosperity

and health of all living

creatures. Denmark’s broad

political commitment

for the protection

of environment and

groundwater resources

provides a continual

institutional platform,

which is key to ensuring

sustainable water

management

The conflicting interests of nature and the

different sectors involved in sharing limited

water resources must be addressed in

an integrated fashion at both policy and

operational level.

Increasingly difficult to reconcile goals

According to the UN Water report on

integrated approaches to water resources

management (2012), around half of all

countries have made significant progress

towards implemting the principles of

Integrated Water Resources Management

(IWRM) while many others are well

underway. The principles aim at securing

water for all sectors, conserving water in

a sustainable way and protecting water

resources from pollution. However,

it is increasingly difficult to adhere to

these objectives as populations grow,

demands for food and energy rise, the

climatechanges and environmental

sustainability becomesincreasingly

important.

Data and decision support is required

An outcome of implementing IWRM is the

ability to manage the demand for water.

Programmes that increase water efficiency

of domestic, industrial and agricultural

water uses are developed along with

programmes to increase the efficiency of

water utilities that today face a level of 25 to

50 percent water loss at global scale. As the

need for data, informationand knowledge

within water resources management

becomes increasingly evident, so does the

need for a strong decision support system

to assist water authorities in the many

parts of the IWRM cycle right from planning

to monitoring the impacts of interventions.

Climate adaptation measures to secure

water resources are built on downscaling of

regional forecast models, vulnerability, risk

assessments and strategic priorities.

Expertise in implementing IWRM

Denmark played a key role in the

international foundation and development

of IWRM being the first country to pilot and

apply IWRM in nationaland international

projects and by hosting the Secretariat of

the Technical Advisory Group of the Global

Water Partnership. Strict environmental

regulations, private-public partnership,

public, high quality data and significant

involvement of research and knowledge

institutions have driven Denmark ahead in

integrated waterresources management.

Today the public authoritiesand the private

sector, made up of consulting companies

and technology providerscollaborate with

customers and colleagues around the world

to address complex water challenges. This

expertise is what we want to share in this

white paper.

Full version at www.stateofgreen.com/publications

Implementing Integrated Water Resources Management

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Executive SummaryIn a global perspective

the access to clean water

is essential for prosperity

and health for all living

creatures. That is the

reason why we must

continue to protect our

water resources from

both pollution and over-

exploitation.

Providing enough fresh water for a

growing population and for increasing

industrial production is a critical issue

in many countries. Climate change is

affecting global rainfall patterns and water

distribution. Since there is approximately

100 times more groundwater on Earth

than fresh surface water, it makes

sense to exploit groundwater as a

source of water. In many parts of the

world, especially in arid or seasonally

dry regions, groundwater can provide

a stable and sustainable source of high

quality water.

Failed investments

There is a history of many failed

investments in dams or groundwater

well fields. The most important cause

has been the difficulty in assessing

project feasibility and sustainability due

to inadequate knowledge, data and tools.

Sustainable exploitation requires that

the main recharge areas are protected to

ensure that aquifer replenishment comes

from clean water.

Efficient methods and tools exist

Because of a relative shortage of surface

water, Denmark has always relied heavily

on groundwater. Danish companies are

now among the world’s leading experts

in exploiting this resource. Groundwater

can be located very efficiently, and

groundwater management made

sustainable with modelling and

monitoring systems. Today there is

great demand around the world for

this expertise and the associated

technologies, which include surveying

techniques, integrated water resource

modelling and decision-making systems.

Multiple benefits from groundwater use

Groundwater is less exposed to

pollution than surface water, the water

quality is higher and it requires less

treatment. Moreover, water utilities

can benefit from planning long term.

They can avoid major investment linked

to surface water infrastructure and

enjoy a higher level of water security.

Groundwater mapping and sustainable

groundwater management ensure

improved knowledge of the availability

of water resources, a critical factor in

attracting new companies and industry.

By investing in groundwater usage local

business partners will develop their

competence through knowledge transfer

from international experts. This creates

a strong platform for expanding the local

water business to other regions.

Management must be integrated

It is important to understand that it only

takes a few contaminants and/or an

unbalanced approach to utilisation for

groundwater resources to be damaged

forever. Some of the critical issues or

barriers can be addressed or resolved

by accurate groundwater mapping and

sustainable groundwater management,

or with integrated water resources

management. Groundwater is an

important part of the hydrological cycle

and should be managed in an integrated

way with other water resources.

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Groundwater mapping and sustainable groundwater management

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Executive SummaryPeople and ecosystems

must be protected from

intensive, untreated

wastewater streams.

Given our dependence

on nature’s water, it is

important to act

responsibly and ensure

that polluters pay the true

price of water

On a global scale, less than half of all

wastewater is collected and less than one

fifth of all wastewater is treated. Severe

environmental degradation of many inland

and sea waters around the world is the

outcome.

An effective wastewater framework

Ensuring a cost-efficient wastewater

infrastructure is important to get the most

out of the moneyinvested. In areas with

dense populationthe optimal structure

tends to be centralised mechanised

treatmentplants, whereas in ruralareas

it tends to be decentralised low tech

solutions. In the future, however, the

economy of scale and treatment efficiency

arguments for centralised solutions will

be less valid as houseshold scale solutions

and new membranetechnology will

become competitive. Hence developinga

wastewater management strategyis

important as it describesthe overall

wastewater framework and analyses

the currentstructure seen in the light of

upcoming legislation, urban/rural and

technical development.

Wastewater a resource in its own rights

Efficient wastewater treatment processes

and cost-efficiency are two sides of the

same coin. Globally, about 2 percent of

the world’s total energy consumption is

used in collecting and treating wastewater.

However, wastewater in itself is a valuable

resource as organic contentscan be

converted to energy, phosphorus recycled,

heat recovered and treated wastewater

used for irrigation, municipal purposes

or cooling in buildings or industry. In

Denmark, the three largest wastewater

treatment plants have achieved between

80 to 100 percent energyself-sufficiency

and large water utilities continue to

invest considerable funds into process

development at all levels.

Intelligent control to increase capacity

As the climate changes and populations

grow, other important focus areas in

wastewater are the intelligent coordination

of existing capacities of the sewer and

wastewater system. Many wastewater

treatment plants are faced with a demand

for increased capacity as well as higher

risks of extreme weather events with heavy

rainfalls. To these plants, intelligent and

coupled control of drainage system and

wastewater treatment plant operation

is an attractive alternative to new giant

infrastructure investments.

Benchmarking for cost-efficiency

Tough legislation and mandatory

benchmarking across the water sector

have in Denmark encouragedutilities and

thereby consulting companies, technology

providers, research institutes and

researchers to develop efficient solutions

together. Sewage treatment from urban

areasis today highly efficient and nutrient

load from agricultural areas has been

reduced by 50 percent. In three decades,

conditions have improved in rivers, lakes

and the sea. With this expertise to draw

on, companies from Denmark today

support to develop and optimise sewer and

wastewater systems around the world.


Efficient solutions for treatment of wastewater

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Executive Summary

Sustainable solutions is no

longer a choice for most

societies: it’s a must.

Especially in our cities. We

must all strive to balance

the quality of people’s

lives with sound economic

and environmental

development.

FRANK JENSENLord Mayor of

COPENHAGEN

Cities are growing and today’s urban

population of 3.2 billion will rise to nearly

5 billion by 2030, when three out of five

people will live in cities. In addition, many

cities also face new needs to be prepared

for rising sea levels, extreme weather

events with risk of flooding and periods

with little or no water, with temperature

rising even further in these dry periods

(the urban heat island effect). This white

paper explains and show examples of

how Danish water expertise is used in

Denmark and worldwide helping to find

the optimum, sustainalbe solutions for

society.

An integrated approach is cost-efficient

If wastewater and stormwater

management are integrated at an early

stage in the urban planning process of

the existing city, or in development of

new areas, benefits and synergies can be

obtained and additional costs will often

be relatively small. On the other hand,

waiting until the town planning is almost

finished, or until the heavy events occur,

will only lead to very high costs and the

solutions required will often no longer be

simple.

More value from investments

If cities replace a ‘business as usual’ way

of dealing with water and replace it with

a holistic view of the work with new blue

and green structures as an integrated

part of urban development, it will give

cities more value for money. Waterfronts,

docklands, canals and lakes helps creating

exclusive areas attracting resourceful

people and businesses. Studies from real

estate agents in Denmark shows that

real estate values in these types of areas

are up to 70 percent higher.

Clear visions of great importance

An integrated water management

approach is the most cost-efficient way

and thus key in solving to the challenges

that cities face of increased urbanisation

and climate changes. However, reaching a

sustainable society, urban planning goes

beyond the priorities of city authorities

and water utility and require collaboration

among various stakeholders. This is why

clear visions and common goals are of

great importance for success.

Prioritising investments

A fundamental part of urban water

management is — along with identifying

opportunities of attractive urban

environments and intelligent handling

of climate changes — the thorough

identification, analysis and evaluation

of water related risks like flooding and

contamination of drinking water. Getting

a more clear picture based on thorough

assessments is important to figure

out which solutions that are the most

important to invest in.

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Executive Summary

Water resources will come

under great stress in

most countries in coming

decades due to climate

change and growing

populations. Our

message from

Copenhagen is that

leaders should take

action to prevent water

loss and give citizens

incentives to save water. It

pays!

FRANK JENSENLord Mayor of

COPENHAGEN

Urbanisation and the impact of global

climate change are accelerating water

scarcity for cities around the world. Securing

enough water for a growing population

requires more efficientmanagement of

freshwater supply.

25 to 50 percent of water frequently lost

For many water utilities it is important to

close the considerable gap between the

volume of water they supply and that which

is billed to the customers. This difference

is known as Non-Revenue Water (NRW),

or urban water loss, and it amounts to

between 25 and 50 percent of the total

water distributed globally. It is caused by

inaccurate billing and metering systems,

leakage from deteriorating distribution

infrastructures, excessive water pressure

in distribution systems, reservoir

overflow, unnecessary flushing and illegal

connections to the water network.

Best performers have under 10 percent

As well as rising to the challenge of

ensuring enough water resources and

avoiding wasted energy on producing

and distributing Non-Revenue Water, a

few decades ago the Danish government

created a strong incentive for water

utilities in Denmark to reduce urban water

loss and to plan, manage and operate the

utilities efficiently to the benefit of the

consumers and the environment. Today,

urban water loss in Denmark is only 7

percent on average, with some of the

biggest cities down to as little as 5 percent.

Supported by technology suppliers and

consulting companies, most utilities have

implemented a wide range of cost efficient

leakage monitoring technologies and

leakage management systems.

Financial arguments for taking action

With this expertise to draw on, Danish

companies have successfully helped cities

and water utilities around the world to

reduce NRW. Although water loss is a well-

understood challenge by most utilities, few

are successful at reducing it to a financially

feasible level and keeping it low. However,

reducing NRW by half is generally a very

realistic target within one to two years.

Such a reduction can generate a boost in

annual income from increased revenues

and reduced costs, while at the same

time servicing more people without new

investment.

A successful NRW reduction programme

NRW reduction must be an agreed strategy

for the whole organization, based on a

holistic master plan, so that results can

be achieved by the implementation of

an ambitious programme. The ‘Smart

NRW Management’ concept works on the

principle of breaking the distribution system

down into smaller more manageable units.

A hydraulic model is used to calculate the

optimal number and design of these areas,

enabling the utility to focus on conducting

the most economically advantageous

activities.

Furthermore, advanced management

support systems secure overview and full

control of the water distribution.



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Executive SummaryAs the cost of resources

rises, companies

increasingly see the

economic potential in

becoming more resource

efficient. In this context

water efficient solutions

become more and more

interesting, but cost is

the driver; we have never

been able to charge more

for a product simply

because it’s sustainable.

STEEN RIISGAARDCEO

Novozymes

The availability of water will be a critical

issue in the future, and the cost of water

will rise. With higher living standards and

a global population predicted to reach 9

billion people in the next few decades,

the demand for water will increase

significantly. Nearly three quarters of

the total water consumption in the

world relates to the consumption of

food and drinks, and the United Nations

has estimated that before 2030, water

consumption will rise by 30 percent.

Therefore, the water footprint of food

products will get more attention from

consumers, and be highly visible on

political agendas in the near future.

Water efficiency pays off

Sustainable use of water can be turned to

the advantage of those who take steps to

respond to the shortage of fresh water in

the world. Frontrunners that develop high

levels of water efficiency before others,

and who work to specific and measurable

targets with respect to reducing their

water footprint, can turn water and

resource efficiency into a competitive

advantage. This is particularly the case

in areas of the world where the problems

of water scarcity and contamination

are most acute. Rising water rates and

wastewater discharge fees will have a

much smaller economic impact on their

businesses.

Great results with simple measures

Simple efficiency measures can provide

great results. A utility water audit is the

typical starting point for identifying

water saving options. It may be followed

by more comprehensive investigations,

which consider the options for water

reuse and recycling.

The industrial symbiosis model

The Kalundborg Symbiosis in Denmark,

established 40 years ago, is an example of

a pioneering industrial park where public

and private enterprises buy and sell waste

products from industrial processes in a

closed cycle. Annual water savings of 3

million cubic metres have been achieved

by recycling and reuse. By focusing on

more than just one company, industrial

parks around the world have the potential

to use resources more efficiently. This is

of special interest to food and beverage

companies, as used process water can

be sold on to industries with less strict

water regulation.

Denmark knows water efficiency

Water rates in Denmark are some of the

highest in the world, reflecting the actual

costs of water extraction, wastewater

treatment and environmental protection.

For decades, Danish food and beverage

industries have shown their skills in

developing new products and increasing

production, despite facing rising water

rates and stricter disposal regulations.

Today Danish consultants and technology

companies work with food and beverage

companies in Denmark and around the

world, to increase their water efficiency

without compromising on product

quality. This white paper gives food and

beverage companies a valuable insight

into the possibilities of water efficiency.

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Organiser:

Danish Water Technology Group(Danish Export Association)Glarmestervej 20ADK-8600 SilkeborgDenmarkT +45 8681 3888

Contact:Ilse KorsvangHead of Danish Water Technology [email protected]

LOOKING FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY?Danish Water Technology Group (DWTG) gathers Danish suppliers from all facets of the industry, be it ground water, drinking water, process water, wastewater, urban water issues etc.

DWTG is part of Danish Export Association, who is representing +500 Danish companies. DWTG is owned by its +60 members, who supply components, equipment, systems and services to public and private actors in the water sector.

Water technology is one of Denmark’s key competencies. Already in the 1970’ies, Denmark had the world’s first environmental Ministry, which imposed strict environmental legislation. This has given the Danish suppliers an edge when it comes to holistic solutions with focus on:

• innovation• sustainability• energy efficiency

Danish Water Technology Group aim to create relations between the highly innovative Danish suppliers and co-operation partners and clients world wide.

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