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WASTEWATER AS A
RESOURCE
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the
leading environmental agency of the UN, reports that
approximately 42% of all household wastewater is not
treated properly, damaging ecosystems and human health.
Source: UN
CASE
At the same time wastewater can generate
biogas, heat, and electricity. It can produce
about five times more energy than is required
for its treatment – enough to provide electricity
for around half a billion people per year.
Source: UNEP, 2023.
AVK develops, manufactures, and markets
products specifically designed to handle the
substances in wastewater management.
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AVK VALVES HELP PRESERVE THE
YANGTZE RIVER
As part of China’s commitment to sustainable
development, the Zhujiaqiao Wastewater
Treatment Plant was recently upgraded and
expanded. It is now equipped with various
valves from AVK.
Protecting the country’s lifeline
The significance of the Yangtze River is
immense. It is the longest river in Asia and
China’s largest water system. In addition,
many of China’s largest cities, including
Shanghai, Wuhan, and Chongqing, are
situated along the river. However, for some
time, the ecological environment of the
Yangtze River has faced severe challenges
such as chemical encirclement and industrial
wastewater discharge. And now, the situation is
deteriorating.
In response to General Secretary Xi Jinping’s
call for “focusing on protection, not excessive
