Reuse of water in Denmark Frontpage Head of section Karen Dalgaard Sanning

New focus on reuse of water – even in Denmark Development of guidelines Establishment of a new partnership Page with title and one column Danish Ministry of the Environment, Nature Agency

New focus on reuse of water 100 % of the drinking water in Denmark now derives from ground water. The water has a high quality and is therefore not chlorinated. Our goal is to maintain the high quality of the drinking water and ensure the future availability of clean ground water. Page with title and one column Danish Ministry of the Environment, Nature Agency

A new partnership – a new concept! Manufacturing companies have increased focus on optimization as a result of high water and electricity prices. This project aims to reduce water consumption in the dairy industry in Denmark, taking into account economy, food safety, occupational health and environmental conditions. The Danish Ministry of the Environment is funding this partnership with approximately 1 million euro (representing 41% of the total cost). Page with title and one column Danish Ministry of the Environment, Nature Agency

Partners Dairies (Arla, Them Mejeri, Thise Mejeri, Mammen Mejeri, Nørager Mejeri) Danish Agriculture & Food Council Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Danish Ministry of the Environment The Danish Chamber of Commerce The Danish Society for Nature Conservation Technology manufacturers etc (DSS, Krüger, Grundfos, Kamstrup, Ecolab, Novozymes) Knowledge institutions (DTU Fødevareinstituttet, DTU Miljø, CBS IKL, DHI ) Water Supply (Vestforsyning A/S) 07-12-2018

Requirements The partnership has to be able to: Help to achieve the goal of significantly increased reuse of water (reduce consumption of potable water in large companies in Denmark). Promote technology development. Evaluate if the current regulation is adequate and encourages innovation. • Document that reuse of water does not pose a health risk as well as document effects on the environment and economy. Page with title and one column Danish Ministry of the Environment, Nature Agency

Work Packages Dialogue regarding the administration of health legislation (change of administration without compromising safety). Identifying the potential for minimizing water consumption and recycling of water (including action plan to realize the potential). Systematic optimization of the “Cleaning In Place” (CIP) through improved management and monitoring. Demonstration projects. Communication and dissemination. Partnership model and business model. Project management. Page with title and one column Danish Ministry of the Environment, Nature Agency

For more information: Head of section Karen Dalgaard Sanning Haraldsgade 53 DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø Denmark Phone: +45 72 54 4902 E-mail: kadsa@nst.dk www.naturstyrelsen.dk End page Danish Ministry of the Environment, Nature Agency