Water and wastewater management

Water and Wastewater Management

Programme Operator: National Coordination Unit (Prime Minister’s Office)

Programme objective:

The programme shall contribute to the modernization of the drinking water and wastewater network according to European Union standards while further improving the quality of drinking water.

Swiss support: CHF 16 million (HUF 6,6 billion)

National co-financing: CHF 2.8 million (HUF 1,1 billion)

MAIN PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

OBJECTIVE I (4 programme components):

Programme Component Operators: Beneficiaries selected through a call for proposals

Programme Partner: Ministry of Energy

The objective aims to contribute to the improvement of drinking water quality by removing specific hazardous substances (iron, manganese), by replacing network system parts, or by drilling new wells. Further, it will promote a more efficient and sustainable use of the water base, e.g. by preventing leakages.

The final beneficiary of the objective I is:

• the local government responsible for water service provision, or the consortium of local governments responsible for water service provision, or
• the consortium of the local government responsible for water service provision and the water utility provider
• the state-owned water utility provider, in case of investments on state-owned networks.

OBJECTIVE II (4 programme components):

Programme Component Operator II.1: Ministry of Interior

Programme Component Operator II.2-II.4: Beneficiaries selected through a call for proposals

Programme Partner: Ministry of Interior 

The objective aims to contribute to the improvement of the country's wastewater treatment effectiveness and the removal of micropollutants. The elaboration of the White Book aims to summarize the main characteristics of micropollutant removal and to offer a vision for decision makers, based on the analytical measurements and technologies introduced at selected wastewater treatment plants. 

AWARNESS RAISING REGARDING ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Civic engagement will be integrated into the programme with a comprehensive approach, focusing on and connecting the respective sites. The aim of the civic engagement activities is to strengthen participative structures and processes in order to reduce economic and social disparities.