A groundbreaking wastewater treatment initiative from China has scooped the International Water Association’s (IWA) top Global Grand Innovation Award for 2024 🏆. The project, dubbed the China’s Sewage Resource Concept Plant, redefines sustainability by turning wastewater into resources for agriculture and boosting climate resilience.
Developed by the Committee of China Concept Wastewater Treatment Plant and CSD Water Service Co., Ltd., the Yixing facility processes 20,000 cubic meters of wastewater daily 🌱. The IWA praised its role in creating nutrient-rich soil for farms and setting a \"model for sustainable wastewater management globally\".
The win was announced at Toronto’s World Water Congress & Exhibition, a biennial mega-event uniting water experts worldwide 🤝. With climate challenges rising, this project could inspire next-gen solutions – and prove that innovation flows where it’s needed most!
