EMPEREST
Project summary
PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) also known as the forever chemicals, are a large group of mobile persistent man-made substances, that have been linked to serious health issues. Together with other organic micropollutants, such as pharmaceuticals, their discharge management is becoming one of the most pressing environmental challenges in the Baltic Sea Region.
The holistic approach to the elimination of PFAS and other persistent organic pollutants within the project incorporates regional strategies for monitoring and assessment, technological advances in wastewater treatment, and risk management assessment for cities.
Project data
Title (original language)
Eliminating micro-pollutants from effluents for reuse strategies
Title in English
Eliminating micro-pollutants from effluents for reuse strategies
Start year
End year
Funding program
Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021–2027
Program scope
Coordinating institution
Union of the Baltic Cities Sustainable Cities Commission c/o City of Turku
Country of coordinating body
Partners/Collaborating entities
Tartu Waterworks Ltd. | Tallinn Water Ltd. | "Kaunas Water" Ltd. | Turku Region Wastewater Treatment Plant | Water and Sewage Company Ltd. of Szczecin | DWA German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste DWA Regional Group North-East| Environmental Center for Administration and Technology |
Budget
5430000
Coordinator
Agnieszka Ilola
Partners/Collaborating entities
Tartu Waterworks Ltd. | Tallinn Water Ltd. | "Kaunas Water" Ltd. | Turku Region Wastewater Treatment Plant | Water and Sewage Company Ltd. of Szczecin | DWA German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste DWA Regional Group North-East| Environmental Center for Administration and Technology |