European Fundend Projects

  • ID:
    projects-563
  • fiwar:
    Not available
  • Project_Acronym:
    GestEAUr
  • Project_Name:
    Sustainable and Digital Water Management in Rural Areas of the SUDOE Space
  • Funding Authority:
    INTERREG - SUDOE
  • Call for proposals:
    2021-2027
  • Focus Area:
    1 - Preserve natural capital and strengthen climate change adaptation in the Sudoe area
  • Begin Date:
    2024-01-01
  • End Date:
    2026-12-31
  • Status:
    On going
  • Budget:
    € 002 035 800.00
  • Description:
    In the rural areas of Southwestern Europe (SUDOE), water management faces significant challenges: scarce water resources, pollution from agricultural and livestock activities, and a lack of efficient infrastructure. These issues directly affect the quality and availability of drinking water and make it difficult to comply with European regulations without compromising economic activity. To address this challenge, the GestEAUr project aims to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions to improve water quality and optimize water management. Its approach is based on territorial cooperation and the application of techniques adapted to each region's characteristics. Key achievements in the first year include: - Participatory diagnostics: Studies were 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 their needs and potential solutions. - Water quality improvements: In Tiñosillos (Ávila, Spain), a reverse osmosis system is now operating at the drinking water treatment plant, effectively removing nitrates and other pollutants. Additionally, an electrochemical reactor is being built to generate ozone on-site — a highly efficient technology for improving water potability. - Nature-based infrastructure for water treatment and reuse: In Fontiveros (Spain) and Cartaxo (Portugal), electrostimulated wetlands and infiltration basins are being designed to treat water naturally. The treated water will then be reused through two different methods, reducing pressure on water resources and ensuring better access to drinking water. What’s next for GestEAUr? The project will continue developing SID-AQUARURAL, an advanced digital tool designed to optimize water management in rural environments. It will also test new combinations of innovative and sustainable techniques, aiming to further improve the efficiency of water use. Through collaboration between public administrations, research centers, and local stakeholders, GestEAUr is laying the foundation for more efficient, resilient, and climate-ready water management.
  • Resource:
    https://interreg-sudoe.eu/proyecto-interreg/gesteaur/
  • Inland water types:
    Urban water', 'Wetlands', 'Groundwater'