Category: Events

25th of June – online event via Zoom – REGISTER here.

26th of June – in person event in Water Europe premises (B. August Reyers 80, 1030 Brussels) – REGISTER here.

The workshop aims to discuss preventive measures and practices to secure drinking water quality and mitigate drinking water challenges – such as the spread of DBPs – along the whole drinking water chain. The objective of this workshop is to draft practical recommendations for policymakers, industries and water-sector stakeholders.

Participation is limited and open until June 16th!

H2OforAll invites you to register for our 4th WORKSHOP on prevention measures and management of DBPs (Disinfection by-products) that will take place on June 26th in Brussels!

The workshop aims to discuss preventive measures and practices to secure drinking water quality and mitigate drinking water challenges – such as the spread of DBPs – along the whole drinking water chain. The objective of this workshop is to draft practical recommendations for policymakers, industries and water-sector stakeholders.

The workshop will take place in person in Water Europe premises (B. August Reyers 80, 1030 Brussels).

REGISTER for the event here.

Participation is limited!

The event titled:  «The Overview and the Inventory of 32 Case Studies in Drinking Water and Groundwater» will take place online on June 20^th at 10-00 – 12-00 CEST.

EU Green Week – organized by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment – has been Europe’s top environmental conference for 25 years. It’s a yearly event that raises awareness and explores current and future developments in EU environmental policy. The event brings together policymakers, businesses, environmental experts, and others from across Europe and beyond.

H2OforAll is part of the ZeroPollution4Water Cluster that comes from the collaboration of seven distinct projects funded through two calls in the Horizon Europe 2022 program. 

See more information about this event: https://green-week.event.europa.eu/partner-events-2025/unlocking-solutions-32-case-studies-zero-pollution-drinking-and-groundwater-2025-06-20_en

The H2OforAll project, in collaboration with SafeCREW, will host a crucial webinar on April 3, 2025, titled “Preparing Drinking Water Supply Systems for Climate Change – Case Study Insights” (register here). This online event will bring together leading researchers, regulators, and water supply operators to tackle the challenges posed by Disinfection By-Products (DBPs) in drinking water.

Moderated by Mathias Ernst (DVGW Research Centre, TUHH), the webinar will feature expert presentations on key topics such as sensor placement for DBP detection, strategies to prevent DBP formation, and insights from water quality monitoring initiatives and DBP detection in Ukraine and Ireland. Notable speakers include Aristotelis Magklis (CYENS Centre of Excellence), Andreu Fargas (Consorci d’Aigues de Tarragona), Serhii Martynov (National University of Water and Environmental Engineering), and Valerie McCarthy (Dublin City University).

With climate change affecting water systems globally, this event will highlight the importance of proactive water management strategies to minimize DBPs and enhance resilience. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and contribute to shaping future water safety solutions.

You can check the agenda here.

For more details and registration, click here.

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 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.

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.

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.