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NEWSLETTER | Summer 2019

In our Summer 2019 newsletter we talk about sludge management and public operators' perspectives on the conditions necessary to moves towards more circularity. We also present the public water sector's commitments and actions for transparent and accountable services, as well as for sustainable energy. And whilst we continue working together,

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Towards a Sustainable Approach to Sludge Management

The lively discussion during the Thematic Session ‘ Towards a Sustainable Approach to Sludge Management: legal frameworks and technological solutions ’ in Edinburgh showcased the diversity of national and local situations relating to sludge management and the issues faced by water operators. The meeting, which relied also on contributions of
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Transparency & participation in the public water sector

Because water is essential to life and to our societies and directly affects both human health and the environment, transparency and accountability in water management are particularly important and, further, respond to citizens’ and stakeholders' growing expectations . Therefore, transparency and participation are two of Aqua Publica Europea’s main priorities
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A manifesto for water

Water is the source of all life, an essential element for people and societies. It is also a finite resource which needs to be managed and used responsibly and sustainably. As a common resource, water is shared by all of us and with future generations, which means that a long-term
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INTERVIEW | Tap water in Belgian restaurants

Aqua Publica Europea met the campaigner behind ' Free Tap Water in Belgian Restaurants' , a campaign which has been gaining traction in Belgium to encourage restaurants to start giving patrons the option to request tap water as their beverage , a practice not so common in the country. The

Events

AQUAWAL | Assises de l'eau - 15 October 2019

Belgium 15 October 2019

The Wallonian association of public water operators, Aquawal , will organise the 10th edition of its yearly ' Assises de l'eau ' in Meux (Belgium). The day-long meeting will be the opportunity to develop the dialogue between the technical and political levels on key issues related to water management in

Members' Events

37th International NO-DIG, Florence 30 September - 2 October 2019

Italy 30 September 2019

Aqua Publica Europea member MM (Milan, Italy) is sponsoring the International NO-DIG 2019 Florence, organised by IATT - the Italian Association for Trenchless Technology. The aim is to focus attention on trenchless technologies . Trenchless technology involves the installation, replacement or renewal of underground utilities with minimal excavation and surface

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NEWSLETTER | Summer 2019

Towards a Sustainable Approach to Sludge Management

Transparency & participation in the public water sector

A manifesto for water

INTERVIEW | Tap water in Belgian restaurants

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