Feasibility Study on the Implementation of Natural Procedures of Treatment of Urban Wastewater of Smaller Towns and Settlements in the Territory of BiH

Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina

Project period: 05/2009 - 06/2010

Client: Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry / Agency for Watershed of Sava River Sarajevo

Investment amount: EUR 645,200

Description:

A comprehensive study shall be elaborated for BiH addressing the application of non conventional technologies (NCT) for treatment of urban wastewater for small towns and settlements with population ranging from 500 to 10,000. A feasibility study shall identify the most suitable and economically feasible option for wastewater treatment in villages of the concerned size depending on topography, local circumstances, climate and other factors influencing the selection process.

A GIS shall be established summarizing all influencing factors on application of NCT WWTPs as well as information on existing and planned water supply and wastewater collection and treatment systems

A nation wide mplementation strategy shall be elaborated and general guidelines for planning, design, operation and maintenance of NCT WWTPs shall be prepared.  

Preliminary design of 3 pilot plants each in a different size range shall be done for low-cost and low-energy water treatment plants


Services provided:
  • Description of available NCT treatment facilities
  • Feasibility Study
  • Establishment of a GIS based Data Bank
  • Strategy for NCT implemetation
  • Design Criteria and Guidelines
  • Action Plan
  • Preliminary Designs for Pilot Plant