I-ReWater analyses the current state of water resources in the SUDOE area, paying special attention to the use of reclaimed water in irrigated agriculture, and its effects on crop production and quality, promoting resilience and water security.
Descripción
During the next three years (2024-2026), the main objective of the I-ReWater project will be to improve the management of water resources in agriculture, integrating the use of urban reclaimed water in agricultural crops and considering environmental aspects to ensure its good use due to the current climate crisis.
The final result will be the presentation of a ‘Transnational Strategy for the Use of Reclaimed Water’ and the ‘HUB of Reclaimed Water Resources in Agriculture’.
What is reclaimed water?
It is treated wastewater that receives additional treatment to reduce its pollutant load so that it can be reused for different purposes: agricultural, urban, industrial, recreational, aquaculture, livestock, forestry or for environmental purposes.
Consortium
The 16 partners collaborating in I-ReWater make up a multidisciplinary consortium that is complemented by the support of 39 collaborating entities.
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Periodo de programación:2021-2027
Fecha de inicio:01/01/2024
Fecha fin:31/12/2026
Estado: On going
Convocatoria: 1st call
Prioridad:1 - Preserving Sudoe's natural capital and adapting to climate change
Objetivo específico:SO 2.5 (...) Access to water / sustainable water management
Coste subvencionable: 2.216.300,00 euros
Ayuda FEDER: 1.662.225,00 euros
Beneficiarios
Principal Beneficiary: Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Ingeniería, Departamento de Ingeniería Agroforestal
Nombre del beneficiario: Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Ingeniería, Departamento de Ingeniería Agroforestal
8 - Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries, Àrea de Producció Vegetal, Programa d'Ús Eficient de l'Aigua en Agricultura
Nombre del beneficiario: Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries, Àrea de Producció Vegetal, Programa d'Ús Eficient de l'Aigua en Agricultura
12 - Agencia de Medio Ambiente y Agua de Andalucía, Dirección de Gestión del Agua y Calidad Ambiental, Área de Infraestructuras del Agua
Nombre del beneficiario: Agencia de Medio Ambiente y Agua de Andalucía, Dirección de Gestión del Agua y Calidad Ambiental, Área de Infraestructuras del Agua
16 - Gobierno de Andorra, Ministerior de Medi Ambiente, Agricultura y Sostenibilidad, Departamento de Medio Ambiente y Sostenibilidad
Nombre del beneficiario: Gobierno de Andorra, Ministerior de Medi Ambiente, Agricultura y Sostenibilidad, Departamento de Medio Ambiente y Sostenibilidad
Región: Principado de Andorra,Principado de Andorra,Andorra la Vella
Strategy to increase the use of regenerated water in agriculture
Periodo: 2021-2027
Estado: On going
Prioridad: 1 - Preserving Sudoe's natural capital and adapting to climate change
Objetivo: SO 2.5 (...) Access to water / sustainable water management
Over the next three years (2024-2026), the main objective of the I-ReWater project will be to improve water resource management in agriculture by integrating the use of urban reclaimed water in agricultural irrigation, taking into account environmental, social and economic aspects that ensure its proper use in light of the current climate crisis.
The final results will be the presentation of the ‘Transnational Strategy for the Use of Regenerated Water’ and a ‘Regenerated Water in Agriculture Resource Hub’ that will be available online for open consultation.
Another important task in I-ReWater will be to improve general knowledge about regenerated water by promoting the exchange of information between all stakeholders.
Pilot Activities Use of Reclaimed Water in Irrigation
Periodo: 2021-2027
Estado: On going
Prioridad: 1 - Preserving Sudoe's natural capital and adapting to climate change
Objetivo: SO 2.5 (...) Access to water / sustainable water management
Climate change, overexploitation of aquifers and high demand, among other factors, have made reclaimed water a key asset in water resource management and in the circular economy model. I-ReWater will validate its use in irrigated agriculture, helping to promote greater sustainability of the entire water cycle and water resilience in Europe. It would even reduce the use of inputs (fertilisers) as reclaimed water has a high content of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Thirteen trials are being carried out simultaneously on woody crops (olive trees, vines, hops and almond trees) and two on horticultural crops (industrial tomatoes and watermelons), with analysis of the results at all levels: agronomic, social and environmental.
The I-ReWater consortium will organise four participatory workshops in the SUDOE territory to contribute to the ‘Transnational Strategy for the Use of Regenerated Water’
The ‘Strategy for the Use of Regenerated Water in Irrigation for the SUDOE Area’ will address the issues surrounding the incorporation of this resource into agricultural irrigation.
