H2OforAll Exhibition in Barcelona

On the weekend of February 8 and 9, 2025, H2oforAll participated in the “Water, an Unfiltered Exhibition” held at the Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona, as part of the H2OforAll communication and dissemination initiative. This event provided an excellent platform to engage with the public (especially younger children) and communicate the importance of access to high-quality, uncontaminated water. H2OforAll was present alongside other H2OforAll representatives from the Departamento de Engenharia Química (Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal), as well as a partner from the UPWater project (CSIC, Spain), reinforcing collaboration in water purification and sustainability research.

The primary focus of the H2OforAll exhibit was to raise awareness among children about water contamination and purification methods. Interactive demonstrations were designed to be engaging and educational, showing how certain materials can effectively remove pollutants from water.

Stakeholder Engagement Workshop – March 27th

The H2OforAll project is excited to announce the Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, scheduled for March 27th, 2025, at De Morgan House in London, UK. This pivotal event will bring together experts, regulators, operators, and researchers to discuss prevention measures and management of Disinfection By-Products (DBPs) in drinking water.
The day-long hybrid workshop will feature an exciting lineup of presentations and discussions:
• Keynote Presentations: Project updates from Prof. Rui Martins (Coordinator, H2OforAll), innovative sensing technologies from Prof. Boris Mizaikoff (Ulm University), and insights on prevention measures by Dr. Sara Azerrad (University of Haifa).
• Interactive Breakout Discussions: Participants will engage in focused sessions covering technologies, risk management, collaboration, regulations, and water safety plans, with renowned facilitators from global institutions.
• Panel Discussions: Esteemed experts, including Dr. Tamar Berman (Ministry of Health, Israel), Luis Simas (ERSAR, Portugal), and others, will share best practices and strategies to mitigate DBPs in drinking water.
This workshop is a unique platform to connect professionals, exchange knowledge, and shape actionable solutions for drinking water safety.

Materials Innovation Centre from the University of Leicester is supporting this event.

Check the Agenda.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/242523291709962

Winter School

The H2OforAll project proudly participated in the Winter School on Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and Disinfection By-Products (DBPs), held in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. As part of the event, several key members of the H2OforAll team—including Professor Rui Martins, Professor Luísa Durães, Evangelos Pournaras, and Daniela Meilmann—actively contributed to the Co-Creation Workshop: Future Challenges in the Drinking Water Sector – Public Engagement, Communication, and Raising Awareness.


During the round table, several thought-provoking questions were posed to the audience to better understand public perceptions and attitudes towards DBPs and water quality management. Questions ranged from assessing the severity of DBPs as a health and environmental issue to exploring preferred approaches for reducing their presence in drinking water. The discussion also delved into topics such as public confidence in local water safety, the importance of raising awareness, and effective ways to engage different societal groups in water conservation efforts.


These interactions provided valuable insights that will help shape the project’s ongoing research and strategies, fostering collaboration between experts, stakeholders, and the community.

Consortium Meeting in Sweden

The H2OforAll consortium gathered in Stockholm, Sweden, for its General Assembly Meeting on the 21st and 22nd of November 2024, hosted by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.

Key discussions included:
• Review of Achievements: Insights into the 1st review report, presented by Project Coordinator Rui Martins (UC), reflecting on milestones achieved.
• WP Updates: Presentations on advanced DBP sensing technologies, risk assessment, sustainable treatment methods, and public engagement strategies by respective work package leads.
• Innovation Visit: A visit to the Sjöstadsverket Water Innovation Centre showcased cutting-edge solutions in water management.

7th International Seminar on Aerogels

On September 18th, Professor Luísa Durães from the University of Coimbra represented our team at the 7th International Seminar on Aerogels in Hamburg. She delivered an insightful presentation on “Amine-modified Aerogel Adsorbents for Removal of PFAS from Industrial Waters,” sharing advancements made under the H2OforAll project.

4th International Conference on Disinfection and DBPs

The H2OforAll project was honoured to be present at the 4th International Conference on Disinfection and DBPs held in Almería, Spain. This conference provided an exceptional platform for researchers, scientists, and industry experts to exchange insights and advancements in water disinfection practices and the management of disinfection by-products (DBPs).

Our team had the opportunity to share the latest project developments and discuss innovative solutions aimed at enhancing drinking water safety.

Workshop: “Prevention Measures and Management of Disinfection By-Products (DBPs)”

📢 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
🗓️Date: 10th of December 2024
💻 Online Workshop

Time: 10 am (GMT+2)


We invite technical experts in drinking water safety planning and management to join our upcoming online workshop. This session will focus on discussing prevention measures to mitigate the spread of Disinfection By-Products (DBPs) in water systems.

Agenda here: https://h2oforall.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/workshop.pdf
🔗 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/242523291709962

H2OforAll at CIPOA 2024 – Brazil!

We’re excited to announce that H2OforAll was present at the 6th International Congress on Advanced Oxidation Processes (CIPOA) in Brazil! Our team participated in this important event, sharing insights on innovative solutions for water treatment and disinfection by-products (DBPs) management.

European Researchers’ Night 2024

We are thrilled to share that the H2OforAll project was present at the European Researchers’ Night in Coimbra! 🌍💧

Our team engaged with the community, especially the little ones, through fun and educational games focused on water science and sustainability. It was a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation about the importance of water quality and environmental protection.

Consortium Meeting in Coimbra

In July, the H2OforAll consortium met in Coimbra (Arzila) for a practical demonstration of the water quality monitoring sensors developed within the scope of the project. This event brought together researchers and project engineers to demonstrate the technological advancements and capabilities of the sensors in detecting and monitoring contaminants in drinking water.