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31 Oct

LIFE smallWAT: Creation of modular and technologically advanced bioelectrochemical wetlands adapted to population and climate scales

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM is participating in the LIFE smallWAT project to develop and demonstrate an innovative, modular, versatile and resilient wastewater treatment system for small agglomerations (<2,000 PE) in different climatic conditions, adaptable to local contexts and needs. [caption id="attachment_18012" align="aligncenter" width="655"] Technology similar to that to be developed in LIFE smallWAT.[/caption] Access to sustainable, efficient and low-cost wastewater treatment systems remains a challenge for many small rural and...

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23 Jul

RISE-IN: Climate-resilient and economically viable solutions

by Carolina Solino
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At CETIM we are part of an alliance of 25 partners from 13 European countries in the project that will transform cities into "living laboratories" to guarantee flood management in Europe, through the application of water treatment technologies and with innovative financing and investment tools. [caption id="attachment_17626" align="aligncenter" width="832"] Representatives of the RISE-IN consortium at the project kick-off meeting.[/caption] Floods and storms are the most common and...

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23 Jul

CETIM lead RESURGENCE to find solutions for sustainable water use in industry

by Carolina Solino
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In the project, which is funded by Horizon Europe and involves 20 partners from 11 countries, we will search innovative solutions for industrial water management through the development of novel technologies that also recover water, energy and high-value raw materials in the process. [caption id="attachment_15884" align="aligncenter" width="763"] Laboratory tests for RESURGENCE.[/caption] The beginning of summer brings with it a big challenge: water scarcity. More and more areas...

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23 Jul

LIFE GREEN SEWER will reuse wastewater for agricultural irrigation, recover energy and high-value nutrients

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM have led a European research project, in alliance with EMAFESA, MAGTEL, SOCAMEX and the University of Barcelona, to develop a technological solution based on membranes for the innovative secondary treatment of wastewater. [caption id="attachment_15865" align="aligncenter" width="582"] Final meeting of the project, held in Almendralejo (Extremadura).[/caption] Water scarcity is one of the major problems threatening human life on Earth and industrial activity. Drought is becoming increasingly common...

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23 Jul

LIFE PHOENIX: Obtaining Class A reusable water

by Carolina Solino
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At CETIM, we are researching and developing innovative technologies for the regeneration of wastewater from the secondary treatment of the 'El Toyo' water treatment plant, in Almeria, adapting to current european regulations. [caption id="attachment_15877" align="aligncenter" width="593"] Pilot plant indoors developed at LIFE PHOENIX.[/caption] Global water scarcity has been increasing annually over the last decades, with more acute and long-lasting droughts becoming more common in affected areas, especially...

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22 Mar

Three CETIM research projects that will increase water availability

by Carolina Solino
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For World Water Day, we show you that the challenges currently facing water resources can be overcome thanks to the development of new technologies that improve the processes for obtaining and treating water. LIFE GREEN SEWER, NICE and RESURGENCE are examples of how reused water can be obtained, reducing environmental impact and economic costs. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://cetim.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dia-Mundial-del-Agua-4.mp4"][/video]   World Water Day has been celebrated since 1993 to remind...

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24 Oct

H2020 NICE: Nature-based Solutions for the creation of a circular urban water cycle

by Carolina Solino
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CETIM is leading the initiative and we are working on the analysis of new absorbent materials and the implementation of mixed-culture microorganisms in real wetlands to degrade emerging pollutants present in the urban water cycle. [caption id="attachment_14815" align="aligncenter" width="617"] NICE: Innovative and enhanced Nature-based Solutions for a sustainable urban water cycle.[/caption] According to the latest weather report from the State Meteorological Agency, this summer has been the...

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24 Oct

UMI AQUATIM will optimise the management of the integrated water cycle and recover high-value resources

by Carolina Solino
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In the project we are leading at CETIM, we are developing with AQUALIA, disruptive technologies for the recovery of high-quality water and energy sources, such as hydrogen and biogas [caption id="attachment_14926" align="aligncenter" width="696"] UMI AQUATIM: Sustainable future through a circular, efficient, safe and resilient water cycle.[/caption] In recent years, drought and shortages of essential resources such as water and energy have become a cause for concern for...

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24 Oct

At CETIM we obtain high quality reuse water in our R&D projects

by Carolina Solino
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We review the European and Spanish regulations that establish the minimum requirements for water quality and control for its reuse, and how this affects LIFE GREEN SEWER and LIFE DRAIN RAIN. [caption id="attachment_15027" align="aligncenter" width="667"] Laboratory water sampling.[/caption] Over the past few years, drought and water scarcity have emerged as significant concerns for global society. In response to these challenges, the European Union has implemented legal measures...

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18 Jul

LIFE ULISES achieves complete wastewater reclamation

by Carolina Solino
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The project in which we have taken part together with Aqualia has aimed to develop technologies that improve the efficiency of resources in WWTPs, minimising energy consumption and reusing nutrients and water. According to data published by the European Environment Agency, 90% of urban wastewater is collected and treated according to EU standards. However, wastewater treatment plants are one of the largest consumers of energy. In order...

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