WWTmod2016 is the fifth international seminar in the modelling series started in 2008. WWTmod promotes ongoing dialog between experts by providing a regular forum to facilitate discussions on all aspects of wastewater treatment modelling, especially "within the fence" (whole plant modelling).

The main objective of the seminar is to disseminate recent findings and case studies with an aim to build consensus, and develop best practices for the most pressing challenges faced by the wastewater treatment industry.