Right here we stand before the Hungarian Water Aid Unit HWAU. It is an organization deeply involved in global water management. The Hungarian Water Partnership HWP helps improve economic performance in a growing international environment. This involves everything from design to construction. It also covers consultation to operation and maintenance. These processes take place in different segments of the water industry.
HWP focuses on complete water management. It is embedded in every stage of the water’s journey. The Hungarian Water Aid Unit provides solutions for water and wastewater challenges. It helps develop best practices and water-related frameworks. HWAU supports the move to sustainable practices.
The Hungarian Water Partnership played a role in a conference in Tata. The conference focused on 20 years of EU membership. It evaluated progress and prepared for the future of municipal water management.
HWP co-organized the 6th International ASEM Water Conference in Changsha China. The event promoted international knowledge sharing. It also focused on professional cooperation.
The Hungarian Water Technology Corporation HWTC is a private consortium. It includes Szabadics Civil Engineering and Construction Plc. Hidrofilt Water Treatment Ltd is also a member. So is Controlsoft Ltd.
HWTC specializes in designing and implementing drinking water treatment plants. They also construct wastewater treatment plants. They produce containerized mobile water treatment units. Further they focus on membrane desalination plants. HWTC also develops recycling technologies for industrial wastewater.
The Hungarian Water Utility Association MaVíz was founded in 1990. It represents the interests of the water industry. MaVíz offers trade development and engineering services. Public water services in Hungary are provided by state-owned municipal and local governments.
MaVíz coordinates organizations. These organizations differ in size and conditions of service. MaVíz maintains relations with national and foreign organizations. This includes ministries municipalities and scientific committees.
MaVíz increases public engagement. It provides professional help for member companies. Information circulation technical training and conferences are offered. MaVíz promotes advanced technologies.
Drinking water supply in Hungary has 100% coverage. Wastewater utilities are improving but still lag behind other EU states. MaVíz became a member of the European Union of National Associations of Water Services EUREAU.
Hungary has a State Program for Improvement of Drinking Water Quality. The program aims to meet European requirements. The National Settlement Waste Water Discharge and Cleaning Implementation Program aims to treat wastewater safely. Biological wastewater treatment must be ensured in settlements above 2000 PE.
The Hungarian Parliament passed the first Water Utility Act in 2011. A new department in the Hungarian Energy Office now controls water utilities. The Act aims to reduce the number of water utilities to approximately 30-40 by 2016.
HWAU Hungarian Water Aid Unit continues to evolve. It adapts to meet the challenges of water management. It helps ensure a sustainable water future. It provides a vital contribution both in Hungary and internationally.