Aqua Publica and seven of its members have been involved in the EU-funded research project SMART.MET for the development of innovative solutions for smart metering that now is reaching its final stage.

The Spanish public water operator PROMEDIO (Badajoz) was invited to present its public water management model for small agglomerations by the World Bank.

On 30 November 2020, the SMART.MET consortium announced the two companies that have passed the selection procedure for Phase 3 of the pre-commercial procurement (PCP) that will involve the ‘development of a test series and field testing’ of innovative smart-metering solutions.

The public water operator of the Badajoz Province (Spain) PROMEDIO offers virtual visits to its Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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 benefits

On 27 June 2018, the SMART.MET project launched its request for tenders, a chance for innovative companies in Europe to submit their offers for the development of cutting-edge technology for water smart metering. Funded under the Horizon 2020 programme, with a budget of €3,240,000, the SMART.MET project aims to promote