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Technologies for Clean Water: Challenges and Innovative Solutions

Water pollution is one of the greatest global challenges of our time.

Industrial wastewater, agricultural runoff, household waste, uncollected garbage, and chemical contaminants contribute to the worldwide deterioration of water quality, endangering the health of humans, animals, and plants. These diverse threats require specialized and effective solutions.

SFC Umwelttechnik is a leader in developing advanced technologies for drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment. We offer customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients, helping to significantly improve water quality. Our mission is clear: We aim to ensure that clean water is accessible to everyone, regardless of the challenges.

Our innovative systems are compact and efficient, requiring less space, less energy, and fewer chemicals than conventional methods. This leads not only to better results but also to lower operating costs. Our technologies are designed to be environmentally friendly while meeting the highest performance standards.

At SFC Umwelttechnik, we understand the vital importance of clean water. It is the foundation for health, prosperity, and sustainable development. Therefore, we are continually working to develop new and improved technologies that minimize the impact of water pollution and ensure a sustainable water supply.

Our solutions for water recycling and wastewater treatment are not only technologically advanced but also environmentally responsible. We focus on sustainable innovations to protect and regenerate the world’s water resources. Our dedicated experts develop and implement solutions that meet the highest standards while helping to preserve the environment.

Discover the diverse challenges of water pollution and how SFC Umwelttechnik, with its advanced technologies, contributes to ensuring a clean and safe water supply for future generations. Be inspired by our vision and commitment to a better future.

Iron, Manganese and Arsenic

The removal of iron, manganese, and harmful arsenic from drinking water and industrial wastewater is a worldwide challenge in water treatment.Innovative SFC technology safely and efficiently removes these pollutants, helping municipalities and cities significantly improve water quality.

PFAS in Groundwater

PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) are industrial chemicals used in many products and are known for their extreme stability. This stability causes PFAS to hardly break down in the environment, accumulating in groundwater and industrial wastewater.

Flue Gas Condensate

The treatment of flue gas condensate presents a complex challenge that poses significant environmental and cost issues for municipal biomass power plants and the wood industry. Learn how SFC Umwelttechnik tackles these challenges with its innovative technology, making plants more efficient and sustainable.

Anthropogenic Trace Substances in Wastewater Treatment Plants

n conventional wastewater treatment plants, trace substances like pharmaceutical residues, hormones, antibiotic-resistant germs, microplastics, and other hard-to-degrade substances are not sufficiently removed. These substances enter rivers and lakes, where they accumulate and endanger the environment as well as the health of humans and animals.

Bulking Sludge in Wastewater Treatment Plants

In biological wastewater treatment plants, seasonal fluctuations or other external influences can lead to the formation of filamentous bacteria, which produce bulking sludge. This sludge does not settle properly in the secondary clarification, leading to deteriorated effluent quality and reduced plant throughput.

Hospital Wastewater

Hospitals produce wastewater that contains high concentrations of pharmaceutical residues, hormones, antibiotic-resistant germs, microplastics, and other hard-to-degrade substances. These contaminants pose a significant threat to the environment and human health as they are often not adequately removed in conventional wastewater treatment plants.

Decentralized Drinking Water Treatment

In many remote areas of the world, access to clean drinking water is a major challenge. Often, there is a lack of necessary infrastructure and power supply to operate conventional water treatment systems. Mobile drinking water treatment systems must be robust and reliable to function in extreme environments. Additionally, they should operate without wear parts or constant filter changes to keep maintenance efforts to a minimum.

Industrial Wastewater

The industrial demand for water and the resulting wastewater represent one of the greatest challenges for environmental protection and sustainability. The enormous amount of freshwater consumed by industries and the associated wastewater volumes lead to high costs and an enormous resource demand.

Municipal Wastewater

Approximately 80% of global municipal wastewater is untreated, leading to significant pollution of rivers, lakes, and oceans with nutrients. Stricter effluent limits, especially for the removal of phosphorus, nitrogen, trace substances such as pharmaceutical residues, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, present additional challenges.

Water Scarcity

In many regions of the world, especially in countries with chronic water scarcity, the availability of fresh water is becoming increasingly limited. This affects both municipal water supplies and industrial applications. A recent UN World Water Report on global water scarcity highlights that freshwater consumption is increasing by nearly 1 percent annually.

Turbidity and Contamination of Drinking Water

Numerous sources, rivers, and wells show increased turbidity and contamination, making them unsuitable for direct use as drinking water. Particularly after heavy rainfall, many sources, such as karst springs, experience increased turbidity.