PHOENIX is about to conclude. After the implementation and validation at the El Toyo WWTP in Almería, part of these works have been replicated in the Médio Tejo region, at the Fonte Quente wastewater treatment plant in Abrantes, Portugal.

The technologies installed in Abrantes were selected based on the results obtained during the validation process at the El Toyo wastewater treatment plant. Some of these technologies are designed for medium and large populations. The most appropriate technologies were chosen to convert the effluent from this Portuguese treatment plant into a valuable resource for local agriculture. After several weeks of civil works, installation, and commissioning of the different equipment, it was possible to carry out the corresponding validation of these technologies with excellent results. The itinerant nature of the project has demonstrated that it is possible to install these technologies in wastewater treatment plants with different characteristics, complying with the requirements of Regulation 741/2020 for water reuse in agricultural irrigation.

PHOENIX equipment at Abrantes WWTP

Thanks to the contribution of all partners, and the collaboration of the municipality of Abrantes, its municipal services (SMA), and Abrantaqua, Phoenix is an example of how innovation and international collaboration can address critical challenges such as water scarcity. With its focus on quality, health, and sustainability, this project is paving the way towards a more resilient and environmentally conscious future.