ThermEcoWat “Technical factsheets on geothermal resources” compile a series of concise, harmonised sheets that characterise thermal water resources and their geothermal potential of the most relevant territories for the project.
As a result of the implementation of innovative pilot-scale solutions, in parallel with the development of the White Paper and under the coordination of the participating entities, a technical implementation action plan will be developed to translate the recommendations contained in this strategic document into operational practice.
This document, of a highly practical nature, will serve as a detailed guide for the deployment of the solutions tested in the fields of prevention, early detection and remediation of cyanobacterial blooms. It will also contribute to facilitating the understanding, application and uptake of policy guidelines, by providing concrete and directly applicable technical support for their integration into planning instruments, in particular the River Basin Management Plans of the fourth cycle of the Water Framework Directive.
Moreover, this output will play a key role in the transfer of results across the entire Sudoe area, contributing significantly and sustainably to improving the management of risks associated with cyanobacterial proliferations and their impacts on water quality.
This document, which will be developed under the leadership of the Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente and taking into account the results obtained across the different territories of the Sudoe area, will include a set of recommendations aimed at their integration into public policies related to the management of water body quality.
In general, it will promote a shift from an approach focused on mitigating impacts after they occur towards one based on anticipation, prevention and early detection of cyanobacterial bloom events. In addition, the document will include a detailed analysis of the triggering factors of these phenomena, proposing solutions that enable early action, thereby reducing environmental impacts, associated costs, and restrictions on water uses and economic activities.
Identification, quantification and elimination of emerging contaminants in river basins
Innovative control systems for cyanobacteria proliferation in Sudoe water bodies
Pilot 2a: Electro-stimulated wetland and infiltration pond for sustainable treatment and indirect reuse through managed aquifer recharge at the Fontiveros WWTP (Ávila, Spain). The system
Pilot 3: Solar Photoreactor, based on the direct conversion of radiation to produce chemical species, for the decontamination and disinfection of wastewater at the Pau-Lescar
At least 3 pilot cases (1 per country) act as living laboratories, offering concrete lessons and allowing the Decision Support System (DSS) to be tested, enriched with feedback and new knowledge. These pilot cases not only provide practical data, but also help strengthen the strategic and operational skills of thermal city managers. The feedback obtained facilitates the optimisation of thermal water infrastructures, as well as the implementation of effective climate change adaptation measures. This practical approach aims to promote economic benefit for both operators and policy makers, thus consolidating the sustainable management of thermal water in the thermal territories of SUDOE. These 3 pilot cases are concrete initiatives that seek to test and demonstrate innovative solutions developed for the sustainable management of hot springs. The aim is to put into practice the knowledge acquired, collect tangible data, and generate valuable lessons that feed the process of adaptation to climate change. These pilot actions represent crucial steps in the transformation of theoretical concepts into operational solutions, thus contributing to the achievement of the project’s objectives.
