Project partners: Besca AB and three municipal water and wastewater companies
Grant: 500,000 SEK
Project period: November 30, 2026 – October 31, 2027
Contact person: Adam Dahlquist, Besca AB
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the project is to investigate the feasibility of establishing a local, electric, and PFAS-safe process for the reactivation of granular activated carbon (GAC) at water treatment plants. The goal is to develop a verified concept that enables water treatment plants to manage their spent GAC in a circular manner, with a lower climate impact and without the need for long-distance transportation or large industrial facilities.
Expected impacts and results
The project is expected to provide a basis for decision-making regarding how a containerized plasma reactivation solution can be integrated into water treatment plant operations. The results will include technical and regulatory requirements, PFAS management, climate and cost impacts, and a conceptual design tailored for installation at existing GAC facilities. The project contributes to the mission by creating conditions for circular flows of activated carbon, reduced energy consumption, and reduced transportation, thereby strengthening water treatment plants’ resilience and climate performance.
Planned approach and implementation
The project is being carried out as a client-focused initiative in which Besca, together with three municipal water and wastewater companies, is assessing the technical, regulatory, and operational conditions for local plasma-based reactivation of GAC. The work includes collecting operational data and volume figures, analyzing PFAS management and permitting requirements, and developing a conceptual design for the containerized MReAct solution. The project will conclude with a technical-economic assessment that will provide a basis for the next step toward commercialization.
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Goals and tasks
- Resilient supply and management of water in society
- Ensure good drinking water quality
- Secure supply and management of water
