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Efficient management for environmental sustainability and local development

Water management has to serve the general interest. Public operators have to operate under the principles of efficiency and accountability and be an active stakeholder in the community they serve.

Aqua Publica Europea works to promote a socially responsible, effective and sustainable management of water resources, which is capable of responding to the environmental and social challenges of this century, from climate change to societal transformation.

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    Demand-Driven Innovation in Smart Water Metering Solutions

    Since the beginning of the year, APE and 7 of its members are engaged in the Horizon2020 SMART.MET project. The aim of SMART.MET is to drive the development of new technologies to deal with the collection and management of smart metering data through a joint Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP).
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    Towards a Sustainable Approach to Sludge Management

    The lively discussion during the Thematic Session ‘ Towards a Sustainable Approach to Sludge Management: legal frameworks and technological solutions ’ in Edinburgh showcased the diversity of national and local situations relating to sludge management and the issues faced by water operators. The meeting, which relied also on contributions of
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37th International NO-DIG, Florence 30 September - 2 October 2019

Italy 30 September 2019
Aqua Publica Europea member MM (Milan, Italy) is sponsoring the International NO-DIG 2019 Florence, organised by IATT - the Italian Association for Trenchless Technology. The aim is to focus attention on trenchless technologies . Trenchless technology involves the installation, replacement or renewal of underground utilities with minimal excavation and surface
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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
Assises de l'eau 2019
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AQUAWAL | Assises de l'eau - 15 October 2019

Belgium 15 October 2019
The Wallonian association of public water operators, Aquawal , will organise the 10th edition of its yearly ' Assises de l'eau ' in Meux (Belgium). The day-long meeting will be the opportunity to develop the dialogue between the technical and political levels on key issues related to water management in
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METROPOLITANA MILANESE | The pillars of pure circular economy

Italy 9 May 2019
On 9 May, Metropolitana Milanese (MM) will organise an international conference focused on circular economy . The event will see an exchange with entrepreneurs, researchers and administrators on the circular economy , in all its branches, applications, visions and potential, as well as the simple intelligent management of waste. Speakers
CAP Convegno
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Gruppo CAP | Conference on the industry of the future

Italy 8 May 2019
On 8 May, in Milan, Gruppo CAP will co-organise, with The European House Ambrosetti, a conference to debate on industrial transformation, taking into account social, economic and environmental aspects . Experts, including Gruppo CAP's President, and Vice-President of Aqua Publica Europea, Alessandro Russo , will drive the discussion. The debate
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Gruppo CAP receives award for Best Italian Public Utility

APE member Gruppo CAP has surpassed important, private operators such as Acea, A2A, Hera and Iren to clinch the first prize at this year’s Top Utility Analysis awards. The decision was taken by a network of independent experts who analyze and rate the overall social, environmental and economic performance of
Abbanoa Seminar ADR
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Seminar on alternative dispute resolution

Abbanoa, the water operator of Sardinia, organised a seminar on alternative dispute resolution. This event was the opportunity to learn more on how to settle water-related disputes out of court, helping both customers and utilities save time and money.