Published Jan 9, 2024

Addressing PFAS in groundwater

ECT2 and Verhoeve combine knowledge and experience in the treatment of PFAS

Addressing PFAS in groundwater

Australian-American company ECT2 and Verhoeve have signed a cooperation agreement for projects in the field of treatment of ground and process water contaminated with Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) such as PFAS. ECT2 has accumulated considerable experience in treating ground and process water contaminated with PFAS. Several projects in Australia and the United States have already been successfully implemented through innovative filtration technology using regenerable resin. Using smart filtration and backwashing technology, backwashing "discharges" the saturated resin and stores the nearly pure PFAS separately. The advantage of this is that no (expensive) saturated resin or other filtration material needs to be disposed of or dumped, greatly reducing disposal costs.

Because Verhoeve and ECT2 join forces and work together, all available knowledge and resources within Europe and beyond are deployed to relieve our clients. We take care of the design, construction, installation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant.

Published Jan 9, 2024

Verhoeve active for Aquafin in Flanders

Werkt has an active role in the renovation process of intermunicipal water treatment plants in Flanders which program is being managed by Aquafin.

Verhoeve active for Aquafin in Flanders

Werkt has an active role in the renovation process of intermunicipal water treatment plants in Flanders, which program is managed by Aquafin. We recently worked for Aquafin for the installation of 8 new brush aerators at the Eeklo site. Brush aerators are used for surface aeration in the aeration basin of the sewage treatment plant. (WWTP)

Implementation took place in 4 phases, each time replacing 2 brush aerators per basin. Last week, the last two brushes were installed. These brush aerators are controlled by means of oxygen measurements. And this with "master and slaves " basins. The oxygen level in the first basin thus controls the switching on of the brush aerators in the other basins. This is to avoid unnecessary aeration and to obtain the most economical use of electricity. These oxygen meters are installed on board sumps to be newly installed by us.