Rur’Eaux searches to reclaim water from low capacity WWTPs that are typically used in rural areas. The reclaimed water will be used for the irrigation of fodder crops and vegetables at a research facility.
Demonstration of vineyard irrigation with reclaimed water
IRRI ALT’EAU seeks to investigate the long term effects of using drip irrigation with reclaimed water from a WWTP (municipal) in vineyards. The final stage of the project is to implement the system in existing vineyards.
Water and agricultural research platform
The project disinfects the effluent of a WWTP to irrigate horticultural crops, along with citrus trees, fruit trees… One of the disinfection techniques that is being investigated is solar UV disinfection. On a yearly basis, the fully implemented system reclaims 13.5 hm³ of water.
First application and market introduction of combined wastewater treatment and reuse technology for agricultural purposes
Municipal wastewater that recieve tertiary treatment with a membrane bioreactor along with disinfection techniques to make it suitable for the irrigation of vegetables and fruit trees.