AEOPAS publishes Manual for the remunicipalisation of water services

On 14 May, the Spanish association of public water operators, AEOPAS, launched its ' Manual for the Remunicipalisation of Water Services ', meant as a comprehensive practical guide to support the municipalities that strive to bring their water services back into the public domain , following a period of privatisation.

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Promedio distributes reusable water bottles to reduce waste in schools

In April 2019, the Promedio consortium, gathering the public water operators of the Badajoz province in Spain (Extramadura), distributed 2.000 reusable water bottles in local schools . The objective is to reduce plastic waste whilst also promoting tap water consumption and raising awareness amongst younger generations and families on the

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Eau de Paris launches 2d Innovation Challenges

On 31 January 2020, Eau de Paris announced the launch of the second edition of its "Défis Innovation", or Innovation Challenges, a call for innovative solutions conducted in partnership with the Richelieu Committee.

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Acquedotto Pugliese launches new Master's studies on water management

Scheduled to start on 31 January 2020, the post-graduate degree in 'Management of Integrated Water Service' was launched on 24 January at the Palazzo dell'Acqua in Bari (Italy), as a partnership between local public water operator Acquedotto Pugliese, with its AQP Water Academy, and the University LUM Jean Monnet School of Management.

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Eau de Paris' first summer honey harvest

On 26 September 2019, Eau de Paris announced the first summer harvest of honey from the apiary set up at the Montsouris drinking water reservoir, in collaboration with the France Société Centrale d'Apiculture (Central Beekeeping Society). Four hives were installed on a dedicated surface of 140 m². The action is

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WORKING GROUP MEETING | Aqua Publica members exchanges on communications campaigns, June 2019

On 27 June, the members of the Working Group on Communication met in Edinburgh (UK) to continue their exchanges on public water operators' campaigns to promote tap water , tackle plastic pollution and encourage careers in the water sector . A lively discussion took place and several members presented their

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Montenegrin operator Regionalni Vodovod joins Erasmus+ project

Aqua Publica Europea’s member from Montenegro, Regionalni Vodovod, became an associated partner in the Erasmus+ project SWARM - Strengthening of master curricula in water resources management for the Western Balkans HEIs and stakeholders . The overall aim is to strengthen expertise in water resources management in the Western Balkans through

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HAMBURG WASSER launches concept to recover energy from waste water

HAMBURG WASSER inaugurated the HAMBURG WATER Cycle , a unique wastewater concept that combines wastewater treatment and energy directly in the Jenfelder Au residential district, with an objective to recover energy and reduce CO2 emissions . The system relies on the separate collection of 'black water' (from the toilet) from

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Águas de Cádiz closes the year's 'Water in Schools' campaign successfully

The campaign conducted by Águas de Cádiz , the operator of the city of Cádiz in Spain, throughout the school year 2018-2019 has successfully promoted environmental education in primary schools. A total of 4.000 students , from 21 out of the city's 29 schools (93.33% of public schools), have participated

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Eau de Paris launches the zero plastic waste water movement

On 29 May 2019, the operator from Paris, Eau de Paris launched a new initiative to tackle single-use plastic pollution and make Paris the first city with plastic waste-free water through a change of habits and citizen mobilisation. Noting that, each year, in France, 8,7 billion litres of water are