Acquedotto Pugliese (AQP) has introduced an innovative sludge treatment system at the Gennarini wastewater treatment plant in Taranto: solar greenhouses. This project, part of a total investment of €18.8 million, uses solar energy to dry sludge, reducing its volume and environmental impact. The greenhouses are designed to optimize evaporation of residual water, decreasing operating costs and CO2 emissions compared to traditional methods.
The initiative is part of a broad modernization plan that aims to make sludge management more sustainable and efficient. Through this technology, AQP not only improves the sustainability of its operations, but also contributes to the protection of the local environment. Reducing the volume of sludge allows for more economical transportation and disposal, promoting more responsible management of water resources.
This solution is a concrete example of AQP's commitment to innovation and environmental efficiency, making the Taranto wastewater treatment plant an advanced model of sustainability and a benchmark for green practices in Italy and Europe.
