The MAiMA research group from the Universitat de Barcelona (UB) plays a vital role in the UPWATER project through the assessment of the feasibility of coupling isotope analyses to passive samplers for preconcentration of contaminants from groundwater bodies, across the three case studies. The UB’s… Read More »Using stable isotopes for solving environmental pollution problems
The UPWATER project aims to develop successful methods and solutions that will require scaling up. One of the tasks assigned to TARH, a Portuguese consulting firm, is to facilitate this process. Additionally, evaluating the long-term impact of these developed methods and solutions could lead to… Read More »Updating water policies with long-term impact
What a perfect time to delve into Nature Based Solutions, especially during the ongoing #EUGreenWeek! We’re currently meeting in Barcelona to talk about the Besòs river case study site to discuss initial requirements, challenges and concerns around the implementation of Nature Based Solutions at this… Read More »Implementing nature based solutions in the Besòs river, Spain
In order to identify necessary mitigation measures to maintain the quality of groundwater, the French National Institute for Industrial Environment and Risks (Ineris) will carry out an environmental risk assessment as part of the UPWATER project.
Aarhus University (AU) is the coordinating partner for UPWATER’s Danish case study. To preserve important sources of drinking water in the region of Stengaarden in the future, the university is now preparing tests with biofilters and biofilmreactors. ‘We have to remove more than 90 percent… Read More »Solving micro-pollution with innovative biofiltration
As a close partner to the Barcelona municipality, the strategic urban planning agency Barcelona Regional works on a long-term perspective on treating and using water in the urban environment. Through the UPWATER project, the agency aims to gain a better understanding of pollutants in the… Read More »Working towards a pollution-free Besòs river
EYDAP is the largest company in the Greek water supply, sewerage and wastewater treatment sector. In order to carry out its responsibility, the company is constantly investing in new technologies and joining projects such as UPWATER to shed light on better methods to keep drinking… Read More »A responsibility for good groundwater quality.
The New Water Culture Foundation (FNCA) in Spain is overseeing the development of effective measures for new groundwater policy and management through the UPWATER project. Julia Martinez-Fernández, the director of FNCA, will work with research partners to engage with end-users in the water management process and bring knowledge together through a unique interdisciplinary approach. Participatory workshops will take place in Denmark, Greece, and Spain to engage with relevant stakeholders and develop long-term solutions. The UPWATER project members will keep the public informed of its progress and share insights with NGOs and citizen networks to educate society and promote a new mindset on water treatment.
As coordinators of the UPWATER project, Eike Thaysen and Enric Vazquez-Suñe, will be overseeing the complex task for partners to research and pioneer on protecting ground water from pollutants. First steps are already taken: ‘If we succeed in our ambitions, the overall impact of UPWATER… Read More »Can nature based solutions mitigate water pollution?
The UPWATER kick-off meeting, held on November 29, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain, successfully brought together the main actors of the project. With the attendance of 36 members from the partner institutions, the meeting provided an enriching environment to discuss the initiation of the project and… Read More »Kick off for the new EU-funded project UPWATER
