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Wertheim-based water treatment specialist Lutz-Jesco will present decentralised water supply solutions aimed at making Ukraine’s water infrastructure more resilient at ReBuild Ukraine 2026, taking place on 12-13 November 2026 (stand 1-B6).
Distributed units instead of a single waterworks
In the concept, a central waterworks is supported by several smaller, distributed supply units, so that water supply in a region can be maintained even if individual sites are put out of action. Michael Raabe, Sales Manager at Lutz-Jesco, explains that the required treatment and disinfection technology can largely be pre-assembled and tested in containers; on site, the units are connected to a suitable water source and the necessary infrastructure, adding capacity without building a complete conventional plant at every location.
Mobile water treatment plants
In 2025, with the support of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the company equipped three mobile waterworks for Ukraine with treatment technology. According to Raabe, these systems reach a combined treatment capacity of around 300 m³/h and can meet the clean and safe drinking water needs of around 300,000 people.
On-site chlorine generation and portable chlorination
Electrolysis technology integrated into the systems produces the chlorine required for disinfection on site from ordinary table salt; this simplifies operation at dispersed sites and reduces dependence on a continuous supply of disinfection chemicals. For smaller or short-term supply points, the trolley-mounted, plug-and-play SAFETYCHLORMIX chlorination unit is available; the system can be moved to site by one person and put into operation immediately.
At ReBuild Ukraine 2026, Lutz-Jesco plans to discuss with representatives of Ukrainian cities, municipalities and water utilities how decentralised solutions can contribute to rebuilding and developing the country’s water infrastructure.
Sources
Lutz Holding GmbH press release, “Attacks on critical infrastructure: technology for decentralized water supply in Ukraine”, Wertheim, 23 September 2026.
Image: Lutz-Jesco – container with pre-assembled treatment and disinfection technology
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