INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR WATER METERS PRESENTED ON OCCASION OF THE FINAL CONFERENCE OF THE SMART MET RESEARCH PROJECT
On 14 December, more than 100 people attended the final conference of the Horizon2020-funded research project SMART.MET to learn more about the innovative technological solutions in the field of smart water metering that were developed and tested on the field during the 5-years project. The conference was also the opportunity to discuss more broadly the conditions for the digitalisation of the water sector together with representatives of European institutions, water regulators and other stakeholders.
VIVAQUA wins an award for its energy efficiency project 'Riothermie'
On Friday 11 December, an energy efficiency project developed by the Brussels public water operator, VIVAQUA, received a Golden Publica Award, which rewards inspiring projects from the public sector.
SMART.MET will test new smart metering solutions in five European sites
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.
Heating buildings with wastewater from Brussels sewers
Brussels public water operator VIVAQUA has developed a riothermal system to recover calories from wastewater which will save 40-60 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
VIVAQUA will open its General Assembly to citizens
On 4 June, the Brussels public water operator, VIVAQUA, decided to open their General Assembly meetings to the public in the future.
Aqua Publica members celebrate World Water Day 2019
On 22 March, the members of Aqua Publica Europea celebrated World Water Day through a range of different activities to raise awareness on water and on its sustainable use. SAL organised the final round of its water championship 'Acque e Vinci' for primary school students For the sixth time, primary
SMART.MET Project: Request for tenders in water smart metering now open
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