The Veolia water treatment technologies IFAT 2026 showcase includes two new systems designed to address growing challenges in water quality, infrastructure performance and environmental pressure.
Unveiled at the IFAT trade fair in Munich, Veolia introduced the Ozonia S ozone generator and the Hydrotech cloth filter Confidence series, both aimed at supporting municipal and industrial water treatment applications.
Advanced ozone treatment for micropollutant removal
The Ozonia S ozone generator has been developed for use in drinking water treatment, micropollutant removal and water reuse applications. The system uses ozone-based oxidation processes to break down contaminants that are increasingly difficult to remove using conventional treatment methods.
According to Veolia, the system incorporates modular design features to allow scalability and redundancy, supporting continuous operation in critical infrastructure environments. The technology also includes energy efficiency improvements, with reported reductions in energy consumption of up to 25% through proprietary system optimisation.
Additional features include enhanced operational flexibility, with adjustable production capacity and improved ozone pressure to support varying treatment demands.
Filtration system designed for operational reliability
The Hydrotech cloth filter Confidence series focuses on improving filtration reliability and maintenance efficiency. Using pile cloth media filtration, the system is designed to achieve low levels of total suspended solids and phosphorus removal, supporting compliance with tightening discharge standards. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The design includes modular filtration panels and externally accessible maintenance components, aimed at reducing downtime and simplifying servicing. Veolia has also introduced a leasing model for filter panels to provide more predictable operating costs.
What Veolia water treatment technologies IFAT 2026 signals for the sector
The Veolia water treatment technologies IFAT 2026 announcement reflects broader trends across the water sector, where utilities and operators are increasingly adopting advanced treatment systems to respond to evolving regulatory and environmental pressures.
Technologies such as ozone-based oxidation are gaining importance in addressing micropollutants, including pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals, which are not always effectively removed by traditional treatment processes.
At the same time, filtration systems are being redesigned to improve operational efficiency, reduce maintenance complexity and support more consistent performance. These developments are particularly relevant as infrastructure ages and regulatory standards continue to tighten.
Scalability and flexibility are also becoming key design considerations, enabling treatment systems to adapt to changing demand, water quality variations and long-term infrastructure planning requirements.
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Water treatment innovation driven by increasing pressure on resources
Water systems worldwide are facing increasing strain from population growth, pollution and climate-related impacts. As a result, investment in advanced treatment technologies is becoming a central component of long-term water management strategies.
Solutions that combine improved contaminant removal, energy efficiency and operational reliability are likely to play a growing role in both municipal and industrial applications.
The technologies presented at IFAT 2026 highlight how manufacturers are responding to these pressures by developing systems that aim to balance performance, cost and sustainability.
Further developments in treatment technologies can be explored in our Water Treatment section.
