AQUA PUBLICA EUROPEA MEMBERS' RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Aqua Publica Europea presents a summary of measures adopted by its members in response to the COVID-19 health crisis.
VIDEO | Healthy and safe water supply guaranteed thanks to the commitment of water operators employees
Thanks to the commitment of public water operators’ employees, the supply of safe and high quality drinking water is guaranteed!
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.
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
Aguas de Cadiz celebrates its 25th anniversary
The municipal Spanish public water operator, Aguas de Cadiz celebrated its 25th anniversary on 10 May.
Budapest Waterworks organised an international conference to present their crisis management practice
The Hungarian public water operator, Budapest Waterworks organised an online international conference to present the crisis management practice during the COVID-19.
Transnational Institute new book on the future of public services
The Transnational Institute (TNI) publishes today "The Future is Public: Towards Democratic Ownership of Public Services" gathering (re)municipalisation successes examples across the world.
Aqua Publica Europea members ensuring tap water safety during the COVID-19 crisis
The members of Aqua Publica Europea keep working to ensure the highest drinking water quality, as usual, but especially during the COVID-19 emergency.
Padania Acque launches water educational resources during the COVID-19 crisis
On the 22 March 2020, the World Water Day, the Italian water operator and Aqua Publica Europea Member Padania Acque launched an educational project focused on teaching the importance of water as an initiative to provide resources for children whilst they have to stay at home due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
EMASESA powers waste water treatment plant with biogas produced with oranges
Aqua Publica Europea member, EMASESA (Seville, Spain) is launching a pilot project to test the viability of using oranges from the public roads as biogas producers; showcasing strong commitment to the circular economy. The project is carried out in cooperation with the City of Seville's Department for Parks and Gardens.