Czechia: EIB Backs Improved Wastewater Treatment With CZK 1.3 Billion Loan For City Of Brno

The operation will upgrade the sewage sludge treatment facility of BVK’s Modřice wastewater plant, thus further improving environmental protection and public services in Czechia’s second biggest city.

The project will help BVK increase the amount of dried sludge produced, making it easier, more cost-effective and safer to transport and dispose of or repurpose. It will also reduce the overall volume of treated sludge, enhance the energy efficiency of the sludge treatment process, and improve the quality of the treated wastewater.

BVK is one of the biggest water companies in the country. It provides water services to Brno city and several nearby towns and villages, home to a total of 415 000 people.

Replacing the outdated sewage sludge facility will yield economic and social benefits. For instance, it will almost halve electricity consumption during the treatment process, substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It will also improve the environmental balance and public health and enable BVK to comply with EU wastewater laws.

Finally, the project also supports an economically weaker region, as defined by EU cohesion policy. In Czechia, more than three-quarters of EIB financing in 2023 went to raising the living standards in such regions. The project received support from EIB advisory services on the technical aspects and the tender process.