Future‑Proof TOC Monitoring: UWWTD‑Compliant Wastewater Analysis

The revised Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD, EU 2024/3019) represents a significant milestone in wastewater management across Europe. For the first time, total organic carbon (TOC) is officially recognised as an equivalent parameter to chemical oxygen demand (COD) – a regulatory shift that paves the way for safer, more sustainable, and more cost-efficient analytical workflows. 

To prepare for this transition, Analytik Jena is hosting two exclusive online events. Each session will provide practical insights, regulatory clarity, and guidance on how to successfully navigate the upcoming changes.

Recommended for: 

• Municipal wastewater plant operators and managers
• Industrial wastewater managers
• Local, regional, and national supervisory or regulatory bodies
• Managers and analysts of contract laboratories
• Consultants and engineering companies (WWTPs)

Web Seminar “UWWTD – TOC as the New Benchmark”

February 10, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 AM CET

Discover in this web seminar what you need to know about the UWWTD update and why TOC is proving to be the smarter choice for modern wastewater analysis in the long term.  

Topics covered:

• Regulatory background and implications of the new UWWTD
• Direct comparison: TOC vs. COD determination 
• Environmental and cost benefits 

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Expert Talk “From COD to TOC”

February 19, 2026 | 10:00–10:30 AM CET

Join this 30-minute session with Hans Wieten, laboratory manager at Smurfit Westrock Parenco (NL). With 30+ years of experience in environmental analytics he shares first-hand experience from the Netherlands’ transition from COD to TOC.

Topics covered:

• Practical steps for switching to TOC
• Real-world challenges and how to solve them
• Live Q&A for your questions

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