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[...]Baden-Württemberg, Germany A fourth treatment stage is currently being built at the sewage treatment works in Schwäbisch Hall, Markgröningen-Talhausen, Vörbach-Pfalzgrafenweiler and Meßkirch in Baden-Württemberg. These treatment works have opted for the GAC (German: GAK) process, which uses granulated activated carbon for adsorption. Upstream of the trace substance removal stages, there is a multi-stream pre-filtration system at each site, all of which have been equipped with the new HUBER Pile Cloth Media Filter RotaFilt®. These reliably protect the subsequent GAC‑adsorption process from[...]

[...]Every wastewater regulation specifies a limit value for ‘lipophilic substances’, which in practice are referred to as grease. As a rule, more than 90 per cent of the total grease concentration is often present as dispersed grease particles and emulsified grease. Conventional grit and grease traps at sewage treatment works can only retain non-dispersed, floatable grease (DWA M760). The remaining dispersed substances are separated in the biological treatment section of the sewage treatment works. Various grit chamber solutions Factory-built grit chambers are often combined with grease traps ([...]

[...]Stemwede, Germany At the Stemwede wastewater treatment plant in North Rhine-Westphalia, a major infrastructure project has been successfully completed in recent months: The plant’s mechanical pre-treatment system has been completely renewed. This involved the removal of two ageing screens and the refurbishment of the concrete channel. Subsequently, two modern HUBER Multi-Rake Bar Screen RakeMax® units with 5 mm bar spacing and a high-performance HUBER Wash Press WAP were installed. In addition, a HUBER Coanda Grit Washer RoSF4 has been operating reliably at the plant since 2004. Complex construction[...]

[...]Totalphütte, Alps, Austria The Totalphütte was originally a site hut for Vorarlberger Illwerke AG and served as accommodation for the construction workers building the Lünersee lake dam. Since 1964, the Austrian Alpine Club has been running the hut as a mountain refuge. Following a number of refurbishments and the reconstruction of the hut – it was severely damaged by a dust avalanche in 2019 – it has since become a popular destination for walkers and those conquering the Rätikon’s highest peak, Schesaplana, at 2,965 m. Wastewater treatment remains an important issue even in high-alpine environments[...]

[...]Bickenbach, Germany The European water sector will face enormous challenges in the coming years. Implementing the new EU‑Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and ensuring the sustainable protection of our water resources will be a significant collective task. UWWTD is therefore rightly regarded as a milestone that will shape urban water management across Europe in the long term: stricter requirements for the removal of phosphorus and nitrogen, energy neutrality and, above all, the widespread introduction of the fourth treatment stage. All sewage treatment works with a capacity of more[...]

[...]Worldwide Grit chamber cleaners are generally reliable and safe, working around the clock, come rain or shine. Nevertheless, the ravages of time take their toll on the structure. After 30, 40 or even more than 50 years, even carefully maintained and well-looked-after cleaners eventually reach the end of their service life. Paving the way for the future It is wise to plan for the future cleaning of your longitudinal grit trap early on and with foresight. As is so often the case, there are various solutions available for this. However, before addressing the issue of grit channel clearance, it must[...]

[...]Neustadt/Wied, Germany Interview with Dieter Stichel, team leader of the new Global Service Centre West. HUBER SE is expanding its presence in Germany: On 1 May 2025, the company officially opened the HUBER Global Service (GSE) Centre West in Neustadt/Wied. This expansion is a response to the company’s continuous growth, and aims to ensure short distances, fast response times, and closer customer support. The new centre's catchment area covers around 450 wastewater treatment plants, for which HUBER manages over 300 service and maintenance contracts. Customers will benefit from direct access to[...]

[...]Geiselhöring, Germany A faulty drive, a non-functioning screen and an urgent need for action: this sounds like a classic emergency scenario for a municipal wastewater treatment plant. On 24 March 2025, at the Geiselhöring WWTP in Bavaria, such an emergency became a prime example of HUBER’s efficient processes and excellent customer service. Direct line to HUBER Global Service At around 10 am, the plant's manager, Albert Gierl, phoned HUBER Service directly. The drive on the HUBER Rotary Drum Fine Screen ROTAMAT® Ro2 had failed. Service sales engineer Daniel Hammer took the call and assessed the[...]

[...]Berching, Germany With the ongoing internationalisation and steady growth of the HUBER Group, the transfer of knowledge is becoming a decisive success factor – both internally and in customer relations. The newly created Global Service Academy aims to impart expertise relating to our products and services systematically and scalably. An expanded range of training courses, digital learning platforms, and practical training formats will provide a framework for the future that makes know-how available worldwide efficiently, in a standardised way, and sustainably. Harald Neumann has been heading this[...]

[...]India The joint venture A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech continues to grow in the field of sludge dewatering, achieving considerable success with the HUBER Screw Press Q-PRESS®. To provide optimal support for the first commissioning projects in India, twelve of the partner’s service technicians completed two intensive online training courses delivered by the HUBER Service Academy. This laid an important foundation for a smooth project start and the sustainable transfer of knowledge. Deepening technical and process knowledge The first training module focused on the technical fundamentals of the supplied[...]