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Proyecto INTERREG-SUDOE Gesteaur

INTERREG-SUDOE Gesteaur Project: Sustainable and Digitized Water Management in Rural Environments of the SUDOE Area

  • Type Project
  • Status In progress
  • Execution 2024 -2026
  • Assigned Budget 2.035.800,00 €
  • Scope Europeo
  • Autonomous community Castilla y León; Castilla - La Mancha; Madrid, Comunidad de
  • Main source of financing INTERREG 21-27
  • Project website Web del proyecto Gesteaur (INTERREG)
Description

In rural areas of Southwest Europe (SUDOE), water management faces significant challenges: water scarcity, pollution from agricultural activity, and a lack of efficient infrastructure. These problems directly affect the quality and availability of drinking water and hinder compliance with European regulations without compromising the continuity of economic activity. To address this challenge, the GestEAUr project aims to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions that improve water quality and optimize its management. Its approach is based on territorial cooperation and the application of techniques adapted to the characteristics of each region.

Looking ahead, the project will continue developing SID-AQUARURAL, an advanced digital tool designed to optimize water management in rural areas. Furthermore, new combinations of innovative and sustainable techniques will be tested to further improve water resource efficiency. Through collaboration between public administrations, research centers, and local stakeholders, GestEAUr is laying the groundwork for more efficient, resilient water management that is better prepared for the challenges of climate change.

Results

During the first year of work, key progress has been made in different areas: – Participatory assessments: Studies have been carried out in several regions to better understand local problems and design tailored strategies. This process has already been completed in Guadiana-Nogales (Spain) and Região Oeste-Torres Vedras (Portugal), enabling local stakeholders to identify needs and potential solutions. – Improvements in water quality: In Tiñosillos (Ávila, Spain), a reverse osmosis system is now operational at the drinking water treatment plant, capable of removing nitrates and other contaminants. In addition, an electrochemical reactor is being built to generate ozone on-site, an efficient technology for improving water purification. – Natural infrastructure for water treatment and reuse: In Fontiveros (Spain) and Cartaxo (Portugal), electrostimulated wetlands and infiltration ponds are being designed to allow for natural water treatment. The treated water will then be reused through two different methods, thus reducing pressure on water resources and ensuring better access to drinking water. What's next for GestEAUr?

Contact information

Member name: José Luis Molina González

Email: jlmolina@usal.es


Member name: Engracia Lacasa Fernández

E-mail: engracia.lacasa@uclm.es


Member name: Guillaume Rochet

E-mail: europe@dr13.cnrs.fr


Member name: Victor Monsalvo

Email: victor.monsalvo@fcc.es


Member name: Gautier Lagalaye

E-mail: g.lagalaye@pays-de-bearn.fr


Member name: Carlos García González

E-mail: presidencia@diputacionavila.es


Member name: Luisa García

Email: luisa.garcia@cim-altominho.pt


Member name: Daniela Gomes Pereira

E-mail: daniela.pereira@aqualia.com


Member name: Rita Lourinho

E-mail: rita.lourinho@adp.pt


Coordinators
  • Universidad de Salamanca, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Ávila, Departamento de Ingeniería Cartográfica y del Terreno
Beneficiaries
  • Universidad de Salamanca, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Ávila, Departamento de Ingeniería Cartográfica y del Terreno
  • Universidad de Castilla - La Mancha, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales de Albacete , Departamento de Ingeniería Química
  • Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - Délégation Occitanie Est, UPR8521- PROcédés Matériaux et Energie Solaire
  • FCC AQUALIA
  • Pôle Métropolitain du Pays de Béarn
  • Diputación de Ávila
  • Comunidade Intermunicipal do Alto Minho, Divisão de Planeamento Estratégico e Desenvolvimento Intermunicipal
  • FCC Aqualia, S.A. – Sucursal em Portugal
  • Águas do Tejo Atlântico, S.A.