Drinking water

In developed industrialized countries, drinking water is the most closely monitored foodstuff and is therefore safe to consume. New challenges are arising in raw water treatment as a result of rising nitrate levels in groundwater, pesticides in surface water and the risk of increasing bacteriological contamination in distribution networks due to higher ambient temperatures as a result of climate change. On a global scale, the main focus is on ensuring a sufficient and sustainable supply of microbiologically safe water for humans and agriculture. As the overuse of natural freshwater reserves from groundwater and surface water is increasing, re-use strategies and desalination technologies are becoming increasingly important. IKTS has technology components (electrodes, AOP processes, sensors, membranes, combined systems) and application expertise for this purpose.

Areas of application

• Disinfection
• Detection and removal of micropollutants and microplastics
• Optimization of flocculation and dewatering processes
• Sludge treatment