Pilot Solutions for Sustainable Wastewater Management in Georgia
September 14, 2022 Ongoing Projects

Pilot Solutions for Sustainable Wastewater Management in Georgia

Project aim: Project aims to contribute to the water quality and resources management in Georgia by supporting the Oni Municipality in building wastewater treatment infrastructure.

  • Project partner: Sosna
  • Description: Municipal wastewater is the main source of surface water pollution in Georgia, which constitutes to environmental and health problems. After working on promoting sustainable waste management practices in Oni municipality and closely partnering with local government, we decided to address local water pollution problems and contribute to the water quality and resources management by supporting the municipality in building wastewater treatment infrastructure. Project will contribute to the achievements of the SDG3 – Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. SDG6 – Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
  • Project results: a) Developing wastewater treatment infrastructure in Oni municipality: 1. Develop feasibility study describing
    different sustainable wastewater treatment solutions in preselected hot spot areas. 2. Piloting most applicable wastewater
    treatment technologies – septic water treatment systems, wetlands, bio toilets, etc. 3. Provide assanization vehicle to
    manage waste from the wastewater treatment facilities. b) Increasing capacity of local stakeholders to implement wastewater
    treatment measures: 1. Develop strategy/action plan on wastewater management. 2. Increase the knowledge of the
    representatives of public administration, self-government and civil society on the implementation of wastewater treatment
    measures.
  • Project donor: Slovak Development Agency

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