Development and application of a system based on advanced oxidation processes for the treatment of hospital wastewaters in order to remove pharmaceutical compounds with high persistence in aquatic environment

Programme 2014 - 2020 Interreg IPA CBC Greece - Albania

Date of latest update: 2024-03-02

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Description (EN):

The presence of organic micro-pollutants, (pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, etc.) in the environment is a problem that has caused great social and scientific concern in the last years as can be deduced from the strict legislation developed by various governments. Pharmaceuticals active compounds (PhACs) are being used at an increasing rate, and end up in wastewater through excretion and disposal. The aim of the proposed project is the assessment of the current needs for the treatment of hospital effluents and the urrent concentration levels of PhACs and the development of an efficient and competitive technology of water treatment for the removal of organic micropollutants such as pharmaceuticals and the wastewater detoxification. Advanced wastewater treatment options should be considered for removal of PhACs from urban, hospital and industrial wastewaters. There is a need for efficient treatment options which can effectively reduce/alter/modify the recalcitrance/toxicity profile of the wastewater. One of the possible strategies for up-grading treatment is the application of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) such as Photo-Fenton, Photolytic and Photocatalytic Oxidation which constitute a promising technology for the treatment of wastewaters containing non-biodegradable organic compounds. The major advantage of the photolytic oxidation based processes are operation at room temperature and the possibility to effectively use sunlight or near UV for irradiation. The overall project objective is to establish an innovative mechanism for the secondary treatment of hospital wastewaters in Ioannina and Vlore hospitals with the use of advanced oxidation processes. PhaRem main outputs are: a) A consistent monitoring mechanism of pharmaceutical compounds in the effluents of wastewater treatment plants. b) An inclusive long term pilot study on the efficiency, both technical and financial, of the proposed mechanism and c) Creation of a permanent mechanism in order to support the sustainability of the project results. The immediate project effect will be the improved secondary effluents of hospital wastewaters in the two pilot sites with a cumulative current daily flow rate of about 500 m3, resulting in a total of more than 0.2 million m3 for the duration of the pilot action. Moreover, 0.4 million m3 of hospital wastewaters will be treated in the 2 years period following the project end through the agreed sustainability plan between the partners. The successful validation of the proposed mechanism will allow its incorporation to urban wastewaters treatment plants in the cross border area, which also carry lots of relevant pharmaceutical wastes.

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Expected Results (EN):

The direct and immediate effects from the project are: Development of innovative photocatalytic technology for the removal of pharmaceutical micropollutants and the water/wastewater detoxification in full-scale applications. Joint initiatives for environmental protection and water detoxification with collaboration perspectives in relative topics. Development and application of novel environmental protection technologies in emerging pollution control and aquatic protection. Actions for pollution control, protection and efficient management of hospital treated wastewaters and receiving natural waters. Improve cross-border environmental protection. Create collaborative schemes of continuously collaboration in wastewater treatment, pollution control and protection of aquatic environment. The proposed project directs to the Programme result indicators both directly and indirectly. The immediate effect will be the improved secondary effluents of hospital wastewaters in the two pilot sites with a cumulative current daily flow rate of about 500 m3, resulting in a total of more than 0.2 million m3 for the duration of the pilot action. Moreover, 0.4 million m3 of hospital wastewaters will be treated in the 2 years period following the project end through the agreed sustainability plan between the partners. Finally, the successful validation of the proposed mechanism will allow its incorporation to urban wastewaters treatment plants which also carry lots of relevant pharmaceutical wastes. This will change the effectiveness of urban wastewater treatment at a greater scale.

Expected Outputs (EN):

Expected outputs of the project and their links with the established project specific objectives are: Out. 1: A consistent monitoring mechanism of pharmaceutical compounds in the effluents of wastewater treatment plants. (S.O. 1-5) Out. 2: A study on the removal efficiencies before and after the establishment of the photocatalytic treatment plant. (S.O. 1, 4) Out. 3: Equipment procurement, installation and calibration. (S.O. 2) Out. 4: An inclusive long term pilot study on the efficiency, both technical and financial, of the proposed mechanism. (S.O. 3) Out. 5: A validation study on the proposed wastewater treatment mechanism. (S.O. 4) Out. 6: Creation of a permanent mechanism in order to support the sustainability of the project results. (S.O. 5) Out. 7: Information and publicity activities (Info days, Final Workshop) (S.O. 4, 5). The aforementioned expected outputs contribute directly to the Priority Axis PA1 regarding environmental preservation and protection and in particular investment priority c on wastewater quality management systems. The implementation of the proposed pilot activities form a direct investment towards the planning and construction of small wastewater management infrastructure.

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Water management Waste and pollution

Specific Objective: Increase the capacity of cross-border infrastructure in transport, water & waste management

Thematic Priority: (c) Promoting sustainable transport and improving public infrastructures by, inter alia, reducing isolation through improved access to transport, information and communication networks and services and investing in cross-border water, waste and energy systems and facilities

Partners (6)

Lead Partner: University of Ioannina - Research Committee

Address: University Campus, 45110 Ioannina, Greece

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.rc.uoi.gr

Total budget: EUR 405 794.05

IPA2 budget: EUR 344 924.94

Decentralized Administration of Epirus - Western Macedonia

Name: Decentralized Administration of Epirus - Western Macedonia

Address: Voreiou Ipeirou 20, 45445 Ioannina, Greece

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.apdhp-dm.gov.gr

Total budget: EUR 52 018.40

IPA2 budget: EUR 44 215.64

Keshilli i Qarkut Vlore

Name: Keshilli i Qarkut Vlore

Address: Sheshi 4 Herojte,, 9403 Vlore, Albania

Legal status: public

Total budget: EUR 56 052.28

IPA2 budget: EUR 47 644.44

Universiteti "Ismail Qemali" Vlore

Name: Universiteti "Ismail Qemali" Vlore

Address: Sheshi “Pavarësia”, Rruga “Kosova”Skele Vlore, Albania

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.univlora.edu.al

Total budget: EUR 157 988.05

IPA2 budget: EUR 134 289.85

University Hospital of Ioannina

Name: University Hospital of Ioannina

Address: STAVROS NIARHOS AVENUE, 45500 Ioannina, Greece

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.uhi.gr

Total budget: EUR 80 018.40

IPA2 budget: EUR 68 015.64

Regional Hospital of Vlore

Name: Regional Hospital of Vlore

Address: Lagjia "Partizani"Vlore, Albania

Legal status: public

Website: http://spitalirajonalvlore.gov.al

Total budget: EUR 61 548.18

IPA2 budget: EUR 52 315.95

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Development and application of a system based on advanced oxidation processes for the treatment of hospital wastewaters in order to remove pharmaceutical compounds with high persistence in aquatic environment

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Keshilli i Qarkut Vlore

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University of Vlora "Ismail Qemali"

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University of Ioannina - Research Committee

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Project name (EN): Development and application of a system based on advanced oxidation processes for the treatment of hospital wastewaters in order to remove pharmaceutical compounds with high persistence in aquatic environment

Project acronym: PhaRem

Project start date: 2018-09-01

Project end date: 2020-08-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 813 419.36

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 691 406.46

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 85.00%

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IPA/IPA II/IPA III: Amount, EUR 691 406.46.

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2014 - 2020 Interreg IPA CBC Greece - Albania

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2020-07-22

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65 / 65 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

293 / 293 (100%)

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Development and application of a system based on advanced oxidation processes for the treatment of hospital wastewaters in order to remove pharmaceutical compounds with high persistence in aquatic environment

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