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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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    APE Publications and Studies

    The public water services of the future

    On 17 October 2019, Aqua Publica Europea, the European Association of Public Water Operators, launched its new publication 'The Public Water Services of the Future'. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the association proposes to outline the role that public water operators across Europe are undertaking, as actors of their communities, fully embedded into their environmental, social, economic and knowledge ecosystems, and striving to contribute to a sustainable future. Based on the long-term strategies and concrete actions of the member operators, the document addresses how they are preparing to address the great challenges of tomorrow and to harness opportunities.
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    APE Events

    EVENT | Building a circular society:The need for a collective effort to achieve sustainability - Brussels, 17 October 2019

    Belgium 17 October 2019
    Aqua Publica Europea, the European Association of Public Water Operators has the pleasure to invite you to our conference BUILDING A CIRCULAR SOCIETY: The need for a collective effort to achieve sustainability Organised on the occasion of Aqua Publica Europea’s tenth anniversary celebration, the conference will discuss how different institutions
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Members' Events

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 the region, with
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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 will include
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Members' Events

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 will address
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News

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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Members' activities

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
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Members' activities

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.
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EBC Foundation and APE Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

The aim of the MoU is to enhance collaboration on benchmarking and the exchange of knowledge The European Benchmarking Cooperation (EBC) Foundation manages one of the most important benchmarking initiatives for water utilities at the international level. More than 120 water operators from all over Europe and beyond participate in