Construction, extension and operation of waste water collection and treatment

a. The net energy consumption of the waste water treatment plant equals to or is lower than:

i. 35 kWh per population equivalent (p.e.) per annum for treatment plant capacity below 10 000 p.e.;

ii. 25 kWh per population equivalent (p.e.) per annum for treatment plant capacity between 10 000 and 100 000 p.e.;

iii. 20 kWh per population equivalent (p.e.) per annum for treatment plant capacity above 100 000 p.e.

Net energy consumption of the operation of the waste water treatment plant may take into account measures decreasing energy consumption relating to source control (reduction of storm water or pollutant load inputs), and, as appropriate, energy generation within the system (such as hydraulic, solar, thermal and wind energy).

2. For the construction and extension of a waste water treatment plant or a waste water treatment plant with a collection system, which are substituting more GHG-intensive treatment systems (such as septic tanks, anaerobic lagoons), an assessment of the direct GHG emissions is performed⁽²¹⁷⁾. The results are disclosed to investors and clients on demand.

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