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Maria Neth1, Ann Mattsson1, David I'Ons2

  • 1Gryaab AB, Box 8984, 402 74, Göteborg, Sweden; Division of Water Environment Technology, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-41296, Göteborg, Sweden.

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Planning for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) requires transdisciplinary approaches. A collaborative process involving stakeholders and a digital tool helped develop future scenarios, prioritizing low energy and CO2 footprint for sustainable wastewater infrastructure.

Keywords:
Future scenarioHolistic planningMathematical modellingWastewater treatment systems

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  • Environmental Engineering
  • Urban Planning
  • Sustainability Science

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  • Wastewater infrastructure requires long-term planning due to its extended lifespan.
  • Changing environmental conditions and demands necessitate adaptive strategies for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs).
  • Transdisciplinary planning and future scenario analysis are crucial for sustainable infrastructure development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a stepwise collaborative planning process for wastewater infrastructure development.
  • To integrate local stakeholders and expert groups in future scenario creation for WWTPs.
  • To identify sustainability priorities and assess future conditions impacting WWTP operations.

Main Methods:

  • A stepwise collaborative planning process was developed and implemented.
  • Workshops and a web-based digital tool were used to create future scenarios.
  • Scenario outputs were quantified and used as input for a WWTP process model.

Main Results:

  • Future scenarios for a Scandinavian WWTP predict stricter regulations, stable or lower pollutant loads, and uncertain flow rates.
  • Low resource and energy consumption, alongside a low CO2 footprint, emerged as the top sustainability priority.
  • The process identified conflicting expectations for future WWTPs and highlighted needs for collection system and WWTP improvements.

Conclusions:

  • Collaborative planning processes are effective in developing realistic future scenarios for wastewater infrastructure.
  • Addressing future uncertainties and conflicting demands is essential for resilient and sustainable WWTP design and operation.
  • The study underscores the need for integrated improvements in both wastewater collection systems and treatment plants.