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Innovative desalination plant protects waters in Kefermarkt!
ASFINAG starts pilot project for desalination of street wastewater in Kefermarkt to improve environmental protection and efficiency.
Innovative desalination plant protects waters in Kefermarkt!
A groundbreaking pilot project by ASFINAG in the municipality of Kefermarkt, Upper Austria, is making headlines: the world's first desalination plant for road wastewater was installed on the S 10 Mühlviertel expressway. This innovative technology aims to reduce the environmental impact of de-icing salt used to combat dangerous slippery roads in winter conditions. In just two years, ASFINAG, supported by the Vienna University of Technology and ILF Consulting Engineers, would like to evaluate the effectiveness of the two tested processes - electrodialysis and reverse osmosis - and check whether the salt obtained can be reused. ASFINAG Managing Director Tamara Maria Christ highlights that this project offers several environmental benefits while minimizing land and energy consumption in order to act sustainably, such as apa-ots.at reported.
Readiness for winter use
The company is still preparing for the upcoming winter months. With 80,000 tons of evaporated salt in the warehouses and 1,400 employees in 43 motorway maintenance depots, ASFINAG is well prepared for snowfalls and icy conditions. The clearing routes have been optimized and the installation of 40 new black ice early warning sensors means that the danger of black ice can be detected at an early stage. ASFINAG Managing Director Josef Fiala emphasizes that quick action is crucial to keep the roads safe. We strive for successful winter service in collaboration with road users - because winter safety can only be guaranteed together. In addition, 390 winter service trucks and 82 Unimogs were made available for this season and several new technologies were implemented to monitor and improve winter service bauhof-online.de.
With these measures, ASFINAG shows that it not only ensures the safety of road users, but is also actively working to improve environmental conditions. Their combination of modern technology and robust winter service ensures that the roads remain passable at all times of the year.