Micro WatTS
Micro Wastewater Treatment Systems
using Photocatalytic Surfaces

A 2.5 million Euro INTERREG V.A. Italia-Malta project developing innovative solar greywater treatment technology for islands facing water scarcity.

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What is MicroWatTS?

Micro WatTS shall develop a micro greywater solar water treatment system — a step in the right direction when it comes to tackling the problem of water shortage that islands such as Malta and Sicily face.

Photocatalytic Surfaces

Research into heterogeneous photocatalysis to identify polymers and surfaces with photocatalytic potential for effective greywater decontamination.

Solar Treatment

Standalone micro solar water treatment systems suitable for deployment in typical domestic residences or small-scale industrial concerns.

Cross-Border Collaboration

A partnership of universities, research institutions and SMEs from Malta and Sicily working together on innovative eco-products and technology transfer.

The Partners

MicroWatTS is headed by the University of Malta in collaboration with leading research institutions and industry partners.

University of Malta CNR Catania MCAST University of Catania Plastica Alfa Econetique

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September 23, 2021

Wastewater treatment project "registers promising results"

Micro WatTS, a 2.5 million euro Interreg Italia-Malta project, developed prototypes that treat greywater and render it safe for reuse. Greywater — water from showers, baths, and sinks — represents around 75% of household wastewater.

February 18, 2021

Invitation to Tender

Econetique, one of the SMEs taking part in the Micro WatTs project, has issued the following tenders for procurement of materials and services.

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