As well as the drinking water treatment facilities, we were also able to visit the 'East Bank' sewage treatment plant during our trip. BCMM has to contend with its proximity to the ocean. The salty air intensifies corrosion processes. The presence of salt water increases the conductivity of the water, which accelerates corrosion. Both plants are similar in design to the OOWV plants, yet there are differences in the process. Unlike OOWV, BCMM draws its raw water from surface waters rather than groundwater. For this reason, an additional dosage of activated carbon is used. At the sewage treatment plant, the biggest difference was that surface aerators are used in aeration basins, as opposed to the bottom aerators we use.

Over the next few days, the working groups got together to discuss visits and possible points of cooperation.

We also had the opportunity to visit an environmental education institution, and talk to the local staff about their work and the challenges they face. One very valuable product of our trip is the face-to-face dialogue. Through the joint visits, the personal interaction and the shared dinners, we have now got to know in-person the people whom we previously only got to know virtually. We are convinced that this personal acquaintance has stepped up our working level and are very much looking forward to the coming years in our joint project.