{"id":72549,"date":"2026-09-17T09:59:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interreg-sudoe.eu\/?post_type=noticia-proyecto&p=72549"},"modified":"2026-09-17T09:59:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:59:51","slug":"interview-10-questions-for-aguas-do-tejo-atlantico","status":"publish","type":"noticia-proyecto","link":"https:\/\/interreg-sudoe.eu\/en\/noticia-proyecto\/interview-10-questions-for-aguas-do-tejo-atlantico\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview: 10 questions for\u2026 \u00c1guas do Tejo Atl\u00e2ntico"},"content":{"rendered":"

This section aims to introduce each beneficiary, explain their sector, and describe their work within the framework of the project. Today, it is the turn of\u00a0Rita Lourinho, from \u00c1guas do Tejo Atl\u00e2ntico.<\/h2>\n

What is \u00c1guas do Tejo Atl\u00e2ntico (AdTA)?<\/h3>\n

\u00c1guas do Tejo Atl\u00e2ntico<\/strong><\/a> is a company within the \u00c1guas de Portugal Group responsible for the integrated management of wastewater systems in the Greater Lisbon and Oeste regions. Our mission is to ensure the collection, treatment and valorisation of wastewater, helping to protect water resources, public health and the environment, while promoting innovative and sustainable solutions for the circular economy.<\/p>\n

How long have you worked at \u00c1guas do Tejo Atl\u00e2ntico, and what has your career path and role within the organisation been?<\/h3>\n

I have worked at \u00c1guas do Tejo Atl\u00e2ntico for 24 years. During this time, I have been involved in a range of projects related to innovation, sustainability and institutional cooperation. I am currently involved in coordinating the Research, Development and Innovation department<\/strong>, contributing to the development of strategic national and international initiatives aimed at improving the company\u2019s environmental and operational performance.<\/p>\n

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What do you enjoy most about your work?<\/h3>\n

What motivates me most is knowing that our work has a direct impact on protecting the environment and the territory, and on people\u2019s quality of life.<\/strong> It is also highly rewarding to work in a field where innovation, science and sustainability come together every day to address real societal challenges.<\/p>\n

Is this \u00c1guas do Tejo Atl\u00e2ntico\u2019s first participation in a European project? Do you enjoy working on transnational projects?<\/h3>\n

\u00c1guas do Tejo Atl\u00e2ntico has a long track record of participating in European projects and international initiatives. We believe transnational projects are extremely important because they enable us to share knowledge, learn from different contexts and develop joint solutions to challenges shared by many territories. International cooperation acts as an accelerator for innovation and good practice.<\/p>\n

What makes SOLLAGUA special and interesting for \u00c1guas do Tejo Atl\u00e2ntico?<\/h3>\n

SOLLAGUA is particularly interesting because it addresses key issues for the future of water management, such as sustainability, the circular economy, climate change adaptation and resource valorisation.<\/strong> It also promotes collaboration between partners from different countries and disciplines, making it possible to test innovative solutions and generate knowledge that can be applied in real-world contexts.<\/p>\n