Madrid, 8-9 June 2026
ESPP workshop to input to the development of proposals for phosphorus “reuse and recycling rates” from sewage, update on P-recovery, with participation of the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC). This workshop follows JRC’s first draft report on current sludge processing and destinations, and on phosphorus recycling technologies. It will include presentation and discussion of the Eunomia study on questions for policymakers for possible ‘quotas’ for recycled P in fertilisers.
Programme
Check the programme here.
Site visits
EDAR de Sur Wastewater treatment plant
An optional technical visit will is organised to the EDAR Sur wastewater treatment plant, operated by Canal de Isabel II, the public water utility serving the Madrid region. EDAR Sur is one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in Spain and includes facilities dedicated to nutrient recovery, among which a struvite precipitation unit for phosphorus recovery from wastewater streams.
The visit will take place on the morning of 8 June 2026. Transportation will be organized by bus, with departure at 8:30 AM from the Agumar Atocha Hotel. The plant is located approximately 30 minutes from Atocha Station.
Participation is optional and limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that this schedule differs from the information initially announced, following recent confirmation from Canal de Isabel II.
INTEXT Hub
INTEXT is a 6 000 m2 cutting‑edge technological platform led by FCC Aqualia and located in Talavera de la Reina WWTP (c. 90 minutes from Madrid). Since 2022, INTEXT has served as a living laboratory, hosting more than 16 innovative hybrid technologies for wastewater treatment and resource recovery tailored to small communities (<2,000 PE). The platform integrates a wide range of advanced and nature‑based solutions, including Anaerobic pretreatment reactor, High-Rate Algae Ponds (HRAPs), Intensified Biofilm Systems, Constructed Wetlands, and Granular Aerobic Reactor, among others. Together, these processes demonstrate how the INTtensification of EXTensive treatment systems can deliver high performance with reduced footprint, energy demand, and operational complexity. Over the years, INTEXT has treated more than 50,000 m³ of real wastewater. The platform’s success has been further validated by its stable long‑term operation under real conditions, its role as a hub for other EU-funded projects (LIFE PHOENIX, H2020 NICE, LIFE SMALLWAT), and its contribution to advancing sustainable sanitation solutions for decentralized and rural contexts.
The visit will take place on the 10th June (morning). If you are interested in visiting, please contact: Frank Rogalla ; Zouhayr Arbib Ben Abdellah ; Damian Amador Cabezali ; Enrique Romero Frasca
More information and registration
Registration is available on Eventbrite. Details and tickets for the site visit will come soon.
The event will take place at Hotel Agumar Atocha, Paseo de la Reina Cristina 7 | 28014 Madrid