After a successful tender process, Logisticon formed a construction team with Witteveen+Bos on behalf of Waternet. Together they are working on the development of a modern pilot purification plant for high-quality drinking water. This will be built at Waternet's treatment site in Weesperkarspel and delivered ready for use by the end of 2025. The project kick-off was recently held.

Well prepared for the future
To secure the future of our drinking water, sustainable, efficient and future-proof water treatment technology is being developed. The quality of water sources is getting worse and worse. Methods used today may no longer be sufficient in the future. Also, drinking water consumption is increasing. Therefore, steps must be taken in further developments. Logisticon, as a leading pilot and technology provider, is doing its part in this project.

New technologies and research
In the new pilot plant, the new technologies are being thoroughly tested. The membrane technologies being investigated are RO (Reverse Osmosis), UF (Ultrafiltration) and UV disinfection. RO is used to remove salts dissolved in the water, as well as micropollutants such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, industrial substances and PFAS. UF is used to clear turbid water, remove bacteria and viruses, pre-treat surface water and reuse rinse water from rapid filters. It should also be clear what can best be done with the residual stream, the concentrate. Research is also being conducted into sources of drinking water and the purification steps needed.

Research periods and follow-up
After construction, research periods of 3 months will begin, during which the desired purification line for each source will be determined. Then there will be a one-year duration trial, in which the effect of seasonal variations on this will be tested. Based on the results, it will be determined whether the technology can be deployed on a large scale.