2018 Stockholm Water Prize Laureates

During the World Water Day celebrations in Stockholm (Sweden) on March 22, the 2018 Stockholm Water Prize Laureates was announced.

In its citation, the Stockholm Water Prize Nominating Committee recognizes Professors Rittmann and van Loosdrecht for “pioneering and leading the development of environmental biotechnology-based processes for water and wastewater treatment. They have revolutionized treatment of water for safe drinking, and refined purification of polluted water for release or reuse – all while minimizing the energy footprint”.Read the full press release from Stockholm International Water Institute here.

The Stockholm Water Prize is an international water award presented annually since 1991 by the Stockholm Water Foundation. The prize has been established to honour outstanding achievements in the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources.