Tasks & objectives

• Support of operators of wastewater treatment plants with the introduction and supervision of technologies for trace element removal as well as their operational optimisation, and monitoring of performance.

• Establishment and further development of processes for trace element removal.

• Transfer of knowledge between all those involved in the field of municipal wastewater treatment: Operators of wastewater treatment plants, authorities, engineering consultants, scientific expert groups as well as industry and specialist associations.

• Promotion of the technological implementation of removal processes.

• Clarification and raising of awareness on the topic ‘Trace elements and their effects on the environment’ on the basis of scientific knowledge