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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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