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.

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.

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.

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

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