Tallinn chooses biomass-balanced polymers for sludge dewatering

How can wastewater treatment operations become more sustainable? There are numerous ways to move the needle. Some are very complex or pricy, and can potentially jeopardize performance and stability of highly sensitive processes. But there are also easy and safe solutions, that can be implemented in no time to have an immediate impact. This is the story of Tallinna Vesi, a forerunner in sustainable treatment of wastewater.

Article takeaways

Biomass-balanced polymers do not require full-scale trials, and can replace fossil-based polymers without comprising performance.

Biomass-balance increases the share of renewable feedstocks, while reducing fossil-feedstocks. This improves environmental impact and lowers carbon footprint, while maintaining product quality.

Tallinna Vesi in numbers

Population

500,000

equivalent

Throughput

133,000

m³ each day

The Paljasaare wastewater treatment plant in Estonia´s capital city Tallinn is one of the largest in the baltic region, treating 133,000 cubic meters of urban wastewater every day, which is the equivalent of a 500,000 population. Operations began in 1981 and combined biological and chemical treatment was implemented in 1995. The Operator Tallinna Vesi has lead the plant to become one of the most sustainable and energy efficient wastewater facilities in Europe. The plant is producing biogas from sewage sludge to reduce heating and electricity costs.

In 2024 Tallinna Vesi made a conscious decision to switch from conventional polymers to Kemira´s new Superfloc® BioMB, to further support their sustainability targets.

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Can treating water be more sustainable?

The answer is yes. Water-intensive industries can now transform their sustainability performance, with one simple switch: from fossil-based polymers to renewable biomass-balanced chemistries from Kemira.

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New bio-flocculants for water utilities

When wastewater treatment plants make the switch to biobased polymers, it can be a win for the planet. But what about performance? New Superfloc® BioMB, the world’s first line of biomass balanced flocculants, offers reliable performance and clear sustainability benefits.