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49 need for intermediate solids separation stages, resulting in a more efficient, cost-effective solution. Additionally, MBBR systems operate at lowermixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) levels compared to MBR systems, enhancing reliability and simplifying operation. Pilot Objectives The primary objective of the pilot study was to evaluate the performance of the newBluegen Water technology which combines Aqwise MBBR with UF membranes for municipal wastewater treatment, achieving high water quality for reuse purposes. In order to evaluate the systemandquantify its success flux and recovery ratioswereexamined. Materials and Methods The field pilot was conducted at Acco WWTP. Thepilot unit hada three stageMBBR, followed by a UF skid. The MBBR was fed with primary influent from the WWTP, after primary settling, at a 5 m3/h flow rate. Flow rate and dissolved oxygen (DO) were continuously monitored. The UF unit included: Feed tank, feed pump, cross flowpump,membranemodule, permeate tank and CIP tank. TSS andCODparametersweremeasured three times per week taken fromMBBR inlet, outlet, UF concentrate and permeate. Turbidity from permeate was tested occasionally. This paper will present the results from the pilot and the conclusions from this new and innovative process. MBBR MEETS UF: A GAME- CHANGER FOR COST- EFFECTIVE WATER REUSE Keren Nof In Israel, while desalination has largely addressed potablewater needs, the challenge lies in identifying alternative water sources for non-potable uses, such as agriculture and industry. Israel has been in the forefront of reclaiming wastewater, particularly for irrigation. However, improving effluent quality while ensuring public health remains a critical focus for research and innovation. Currently, theexisting solutions to reach tertiary effluent quality in the market are either MBR or other biological treatment like MBBR, Activated Sludge, or other systems coupled withsecondary solids separationunits followed by tertiary treatment, mostly by filtration. BluegenWater has developed and successfully demonstrated a pilot system that integrates MBBR, as a biological systemreducing organic load, directlycoupledwithaUFmembrane. The UF allows reaching high-quality effluents for various reuse applications (irrigation, cooling towers, discharge to the river etc.). Until today, the implementationofUFmembranes following MBBR or any other biological treatment, required a secondary solid separation stage and could not be performed directly unless in an MBR configuration. Unlike traditional setups, this innovative approacheliminates the