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.
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.
We invite you to participate in an online survey to contribute to the work done in WorkPackage 6 of the H2OforAll project. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete,and we recommend using a mobile device for the best experience.
With this survey, we aim to understand the conditions that you would considerfavourable when asked to undertake action in your household to safeguard waterquality and your willingness to collaborate with the local water authorities. Theaggregated results of this survey will be used as part of a larger study in framework ofthe
H2OforAll
research project, and might be published as part of a research paper.
Any questions about the study can be directed to
e.pournaras@leeds.ac.uk
The research has been subject to ethical review at the University of Leeds, with thefollowing authorization code: EPS FREC 2024-1659-1907.
Complete the survey here
The event focused on pioneering water management solutions and advancing sustainable practices in the water sector. It included a ZeroPollution4Water Cluster Workshop where the first policy brief of the cluster was presented, the Case Studies Inventory and key findings from the sister projects.
Water Innovation Europe aimed at shaping the European water-related future by offering new perspectives and insights from high-level EU decision-makers and experts of the water sector and bringing forward the latest updates and trends on new water technologies and innovations. The event took place on 17-19 June 2024 in Brussels, Belgium.
Inês Roque recently represented the H2OforAll project at the prestigious 10th Iberian Meeting on Colloids and Interfaces held in Coimbra. She delivered an insightful presentation and talked about water treatment processes.
H2OforAll is organizing a Co-Creation Workshop: “Future Challenges in the Drinking Water Sector – Public Engagement, Communication, and Raising Awareness” as part of the Winter School on Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and Disinfection By-Products (DBPs): Occurrence, Impact, and Elimination.
Event Details:
This workshop aims to address the pressing issues in the drinking water sector by fostering public engagement, enhancing communication strategies, and raising awareness about the challenges posed by CECs and DBPs. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate, share insights, and develop innovative solutions to ensure the safety and quality of drinking water
We invite researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and other stakeholders to join us in this important event.
The event program is available here.
Register here.
The second general assembly of the H2OforAll project took place online on the 5th of June. The consortium meeting brought together leading researchers, industry partners, and the advisory board to discuss progress, share insights, and strategize for the next phases of collaborative innovation.
A public debate was organized by H2OforAll, IntoBDP, and SafeCREW sister projects as part of the EU Green Weeks partner event. The debate aimed to raise awareness about DBPs. The online session included a debate titled “Is it the end of the chlorination age? Or is it the end of chlorination as we know it?” chaired by Roberta Maffettone from the European Commission, and a panel discussion emphasizing the importance of consumer and citizen involvement. The event was broadcast live online.
H2O for All and SafeCREW hosted a webinar on natural organic matter as disinfection by-product precursors. The guest speaker, Jean-Philippe Croue, discussed their origin, characteristics, and reactivity. Scientists from both the SafeCREW and H2OforAll projects presented two novel approaches for DBP precursor removal.
The Webinar 2, “DBPs – Monitoring, Treatment, and Regulation,” in collaboration with the SafeCREW project, was a great success! Over 50 attendees joined us.
SafeCREW presented on monitoring Trihalomethanes (THM) at low concentrations in water, while H2OforAll discussed technologies for minimizing disinfection byproducts in drinking water. Dr. Kevin Letterly from the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) provided insights into the regulatory aspects of DBPs in the United States.
This webinar highlighted key topics in water quality and public health, emphasizing our ongoing commitment to addressing these challenges. Stay tuned for more learning opportunities!
Recording here
