Jūrmalas ūdens presents BalticPFASResolve plans at the NutriLoopWorks partner meeting

On 30 October 2026, Jūrmala hosted a NutriLoopWorks project partner meeting attended by Jūrmalas ūdens representatives Raimonds Arājs, Mārtiņš Strazds, Uldis Kalniņš, Anda Zaķe, Janis Zviedris and Aivars Kamarūts. The event featured a presentation of BalticPFASResolve project plans and discussions on opportunities for cooperation between projects. Participants also visited the Sloka wastewater treatment plant on a tour led by Jānis Zviedris.

The meeting programme focused on nutrient recovery and reuse, pilot site monitoring and the exchange of experience between projects. It provided an opportunity for representatives of municipalities, research institutions and the water sector to discuss shared challenges and learn about their partners’ work.

Raimonds Arājs, Chairman of the Management Board of Jūrmalas ūdens, highlighted the importance of such events for sharing information about the impact of different projects and the synergies between them. He noted that exchanging experience and plans helps partners identify opportunities for cooperation both within current projects and in potential future initiatives.

In his presentation, “Nutrient Challenges, Circular Solutions & Project Synergies”, Uldis Kalniņš introduced the plans for BalticPFASResolve. His presentation also covered sewage sludge management options, resource recovery and energy use. Topics included sludge drying and pyrolysis, phosphorus recovery and opportunities to combine complementary technologies. These themes provided a broader context for discussing developments in the water sector and cooperation between projects.

The event continued with a visit to the Sloka wastewater treatment plant led by Jānis Zviedris. Learning about the plant’s operations allowed participants to connect the topics discussed during the meeting with wastewater treatment processes and day-to-day operational tasks.

BalticPFASResolve focuses on identifying sources of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and reducing the spread of this pollution in the Baltic Sea region. By introducing the project’s plans to NutriLoopWorks partners, Jūrmalas ūdens contributed to the exchange of experience on water resource protection and sustainable wastewater management. The meeting offered an opportunity to identify shared interests that could form the basis for further cooperation between project partners.

More information about the BalticPFASResolve project is available here.

More information about the NutriLoopWorks project is available here.

BalticPFASResolve is an Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 project co-funded by the European Union. The content of this material does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Union.