the global picture
80%
of the world’s wastewater is dumped largely untreated into the environment
1.5B
billion tons of CO₂e/year emissions from water infrastructure and untreated sewag
4.5B
billion people worldwide lack access to safely managed sanitation
the Norwegian picture
1,900+
WWPTs require upgrade or expansion within the next 20 years
55%
WWTPs considered non-compliant according to national regulations
186B
billion NOK of investment required in Norwegian WWTPs through 2040.
Out of sight cannot be out of mind when it comes to wastewater.
Turning the tide: From wastewater challenges to opportunities
Wastewater treatment plants are under significant pressure to enhance their facilities amid growing populations, industrialization, and stricter regulations.
Environmental Compliance
Urgent upgrades are needed for facilities underperforming against regulations, to mitigate environmental impact and avoid potential legal repercussions.
Time to Action
The 2-8 year timeline for WWTP upgrades necessitates immediate commencement to meet the pressing demands of legislative compliance and urban growth.
Total Cost & Financing
Facing high costs for traditional upgrades, wastewater facilities must rapidly identify and secure cost-effective, innovative financing strategies.
Footprint
Limited space and the need to reduce environmental impact urgently require compact, efficient solutions for wastewater facility expansion.
Energy
Wastewater plants must quickly adopt energy-efficient technologies to curtail high operational costs and achieve sustainability targets.
Sludge
mmediate action is needed to transform sludge disposal from a carbon footprint concern into a valuable, renewable energy resource.
The future holds more people, toilets, shit, waste and weather. The time to act is now.
the race of our lives
It's that simple.
4.5B
billion people worldwide lack access to safely managed sanitation, putting their health at risk – those affected is only growing …
40%
shortfall in water supply by 2030, with 2.3 billion people in water-stressed regions today – the future is looking thirsty …
8.2T
trillion dollars of investment required in water resources infrastructure through 2030 – we are no where near close …