Software
2023 • Water Environment Federation (WEF) ARRT - Accelerating Resource Recovery Tool
The Accelerating Resource Recovery Tool (ARRT) is an Excel-based benchmarking tool designed to help water utilities evaluate and compare their resource recovery practices against other utilities of similar size. The tool focuses on assessing performance in recovering energy, nutrients, and water while promoting efficient and sustainable practices. ARRT supports utilities in identifying opportunities for improvement, benchmarking their progress, and fostering the adoption of innovative resource recovery strategies.
Recovered Materials & Products
Biogas
Fertilizer
Compost
Waste Streams
Wastewater
Organic solid waste
Confirmed countries
Germany
What is this tool intended for?
ARRT is designed to evaluate and enhance resource recovery performance within utilities. It aims to promote best practices in the recovery of water, energy, and nutrients, fostering innovation and sustainability in water resource management.
How does this tool work?
- Data Input: Utilities enter performance data into the Excel tool, including metrics for energy efficiency, nutrient recovery, and water reuse.
- Benchmarking: The tool compares these metrics against anonymized data from other utilities of similar size and context.
- Improvement Insights: ARRT identifies key opportunities for performance improvement and highlights leading practices to emulate.
Who might use this tool and with which types of stakeholders?
Primary Users: Water and wastewater utility managers, sustainability officers, and resource recovery teams.
Stakeholders: Municipalities, regulatory agencies, and consultants involved in resource recovery planning and implementation.
What stages of a process can this tool support?
ARRT supports the benchmarking and planning stages of resource recovery projects, helping utilities to prioritize interventions and set measurable goals.
What skills, capabilities, and resources are required to use this tool?
Familiarity with Excel-based tools.
Access to utility data, including resource recovery performance metrics.
Where can this tool be used?
Globally applicable, particularly for medium-to-large water utilities seeking to advance resource recovery initiatives.
Get the Tool
ARRT is free to download via WEF’s RENEW project website.
https://www.wef.org/renew-project
Technologies
Composting
Anaerobic digestion
Themes
Assessment
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Capacity building