A Chinese wastewater treatment project has won the International Water Association’s (IVA) top global innovation award.

The project “Encouraging Technology and Market Transformation: China’s Wastewater Resource Concept Facility” stood out by winning the 2024 IVA Global Innovation Grand Prize during the World Water Congress and Exhibition being held this week in Toronto, China Media Group (CMG) reports.

The winner, the China Wastewater Treatment Committee, also addresses climate change, resource scarcity and the challenges of sustainable living. 20,000 cubic meters of wastewater are processed daily in the facility for recultivation of water resources.

“The facility strengthens local access to water, supports agriculture with nutrient-rich soils and serves as a model for sustainable wastewater management globally, inspiring further initiatives and international cooperation,” IVA said.