The Sludge2Energy project conducted a sampling campaign in Greece (26–28 May 2026), collecting soil and plant samples and engaging with wastewater treatment stakeholders to support sustainable sludge management and circular bioeconomy solutions.
As part of the Sludge2Energy Project, a three-day sampling campaign was successfully carried out from 26 to 28 May 2026 across Lamia, Larissa, and Thessaloniki, Greece.
During the campaign, Dr. Thrasyvoulos Manios, Professor at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), together with researchers from the Laboratory of Natural Resources Management and Agricultural Engineering, conducted field visits and sampling activities to support the project’s objectives on sustainable sludge management and resource recovery.
A key stop of the campaign was the Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Company of Lamia (DEYA Lamias) and its Wastewater Treatment Plant in Roditsa. The HMU team had the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into wastewater treatment and sludge management practices, including the operational processes, technological infrastructure, equipment, and automation systems required for the efficient operation of the facility.
Representing DEYA Lamias, the meetings were attended by Mr. Apostolis Karanastasis, Director of Technical Services and Electrical & Electronic Engineer, and Dr. Charalampos Myresiotis, Agronomist. Discussions focused on the importance of European-funded projects in promoting environmental protection, sustainable water management, and the modernization of wastewater treatment infrastructure.
The visit continued with a technical tour of the wastewater treatment facility, where wastewater treatment processes and current water and sludge reuse practices were presented. The campaign concluded with field sampling activities in municipal districts of the Municipality of Lamia, where plant and soil samples were collected from agricultural fields that have received sludge applications.
The campaign continued in Larissa, where the team visited the Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Company of Larissa (DEYA Larissas) and its Wastewater Treatment Plant in Nea Smyrni. Meetings were held with Mr. Nikos Kokkinos and representatives of TEDRA, the company operating the solar sludge drying unit. The visit included a detailed tour of the facilities, discussions on sludge treatment and valorisation practices, and the collection of samples for further analysis.
Finally, in Thessaloniki, the research team met with the subcontractor, Professor Dimitra Lambropoulou and her team, responsible for the analysis of pharmaceutical compounds and PFAS within the framework of the project. During the meeting, the first batch of collected samples was officially delivered for laboratory analysis.
Overall, more than 20 soil and plant tissue samples were collected from agricultural fields where treated sludge has been applied, providing valuable data for assessing environmental impacts, resource recovery potential, and the safe agricultural use of biosolids
These activities contribute valuable data to the Sludge2Energy project, supporting the development of innovative and sustainable approaches for sludge valorisation and the transition towards a circular bioeconomy.
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02/06/2026
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