Water recycling and distribution inside the station

Water distribution at the Station is managed very carefully. It is distributed and managed frugally, and it is also reused after treatment. 100% of used water is recycled at the station, 75% of which is after each treatment reused for showers, toilets and washing machines.

Technical core: Three successive rooms in the centre of the Station where the main technical systems can be found.

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Black water reservoir: This is where water for washing and cooking is collected after it has been used.

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Anaerobic bioreactor: This is where black water is treated. An anaerobic microorganism digestion process breaks down large molecules of waste into smaller ones.

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Tangential filtration unit: Filters the water after anaerobic treatment and produces a filtrate solution.

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Carbon filter unit: This module eliminates all residues of organic compounds and corrects the water's colour after the aerobic bioreactor has removed remaining solids and organic compounds.

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Water distribution pump: Under the main building's roof, this pump introduces melt water into the plumbing system.

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Chlorinisation and ultraviolet treatment units: The water's pH-level is corrected either by adding an acid or base. A final ultraviolet treatment allows the purity of the water inside the reservoir to be maintained.

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Water recycling and distribution inside the station

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