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MiDAS: Microbial Database for Activated Sludge and Anaerobic Digesters

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Description

The MiDAS (Microbial Database for Activated Sludge and Anaerobic Digesters) field guide aims to summarize all knowledge about physiology and ecology of the important microorganisms in engineered ecosystems of activated sludge plants, anaerobic digesters, and related wastewater treatment systems. Many years of collaboration with Danish wastewater treatment plants and our global MiDAS campaign have allowed us to develop the ecosystem-specific MiDAS taxonomy and reference database. This is now used by WWTPs worldwide to study important functional groups and their yearly dynamics. It also forms the necessary background for DNA-based “online” monitoring for informed WWTP surveillance, operation and trouble shooting.

Key findings

www.midasfieldguide.org
Short titleMiDAS
StatusActive
Effective start/end date01/01/2006 → …

Collaborative partners

  • Frederikshavn Forsyning A/S (Project partner)
  • Aalborg Forsyning A/S (Project partner)
  • Hjørring Vandselskab A/S (Project partner)
  • Mariagerfjord Vand A/S (Project partner)
  • Vandmiljø Randers A/S (Project partner)
  • Energi Viborg A/S (Project partner)
  • Aarhus Vand A/S (Project partner)
  • Fredericia Spildevand og Energi A/S (Project partner)
  • Provas (Project partner)
  • DIN Forsyning (Project partner)
  • Arla Foods (Project partner)
  • Daka SecAnim A/S (Project partner)
  • Vandcenter Syd A/S (Project partner)
  • Kalundborg Forsyning A/S (Project partner)
  • SK Forsyning A/S (Project partner)
  • AquaDjurs (Project partner)
  • KEMIRA WATER DANMARK (Project partner)
  • Krüger A/S (Project partner)
  • NK-Forsyning A/S (Project partner)
  • Fors A/S (Project partner)
  • Spildevandsteknisk Forening (Project partner)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  2. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  3. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  4. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  5. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water

Keywords

  • Microbial ecology
  • Microorganisms
  • Resource recovery
  • Wastewater treatment

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  • 3 Journal article