Drinking water supply, drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment for the Suhl and Zella-Mehlis region
Zweckverband Wasser und Abwasser Suhl
Zella-Mehlis (head office and Drinking Water division) · Suhl (Wastewater division, wastewater treatment plant)New on Amplifa
About Zweckverband Wasser und Abwasser Suhl
The Zweckverband Wasser und Abwasser Suhl (ZWAS) is a public-law corporation headquartered in Zella-Mehlis and ensures public water supply and wastewater disposal in its region. The association operates drinking water supply and drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment at its own treatment plants as well as sludge removal, supplying and treating for around 64,000 residents. The head office and the Drinking Water division are located in Zella-Mehlis, while the Wastewater division operates the Suhl wastewater treatment plant as well as the Zella-Mehlis wastewater treatment plant. In addition to classic public services, ZWAS processes wastewater discharge applications and prepares site assessments for construction projects. The use of renewable energy is highly valued: biogas from wastewater treatment is used for power generation, waste heat for producing heating energy, and the association's own photovoltaic systems cover part of the energy demand. At one treatment plant, raw water is treated using the natural water pressure and solar energy.
- Site
- Zella-Mehlis
- Processes
- Drinking water supply, Drinking water treatment, Wastewater treatment, Sludge removal, Site assessments / processing of wastewater discharge applications, Use of renewable energy (biogas power generation, waste heat utilization, photovoltaics), Apprenticeship positions
- Materials
- Biogas utilization, Photovoltaics, Waste heat utilization
- Certificates
- Certificates
- Industries
- Water and wastewater management / public services
- 01
Water extraction
- 02
Drinking water treatment
- 03
Drinking water distribution
- 04
Wastewater collection
- 05
Wastewater treatment
- 06
Biogas and waste heat utilization
Treatment and processing methods
Biogas utilization
Usable biogas from wastewater treatment is used for power generation.
Photovoltaics
The association's own photovoltaic systems cover part of the energy demand.
Waste heat utilization
Waste heat is used to produce heating energy.
Sites
Zella-Mehlis (head office and Drinking Water division)
DEHead office, drinking water supply and treatment
Suhl (Wastewater division)
DEWastewater treatment, wastewater treatment plant
Zella-Mehlis wastewater treatment plant
DEWastewater treatment
Industries
Additional services
Water quality assurance
According to its own statements, the association ensures water quality for young and old and preserves the water resources of the region.
| Evidence | Zella-Mehlis (head office and Drinking Water division) | Suhl (Wastewater division) | Zella-Mehlis wastewater treatment plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificates |