THE CHALLENGE OF AGRICULTURE

SUCCESS STORIES

Treated water reuse models

Relieving water stress

Project: Treated water reuse models.

Location: Southern Europe

Problem: Optimise the water management model in regions with severe water shortages.

Solution (among others): Develop a model for the reuse of water after it has been treated and before it returns to the environment.

DIAGRAM DISPLAYING THE DIRECT USE OF TREATED WATER
ENV: Treated water used to restore marshlands or lagoons. The water is treated by natural agents. // IRR: Irrigation // URB/DOM: Water for urban and domestic use // POT: Treatment plant // IND: Industrial use // RAS: Restoring ground water // (Source: Veolia)

Description: Once treated, the water from urban settlements is dedicated to industrial uses, the irrigation of farms and sports installations and the restoration of marshlands and ground water.

Achievements: Reduce the pressure on available water resources dedicated to supply drinking water. Optimisation of costs and yield.

Success stories:

• “Cross compliance” in agriculture
• Saving water from mobile phones
• Healthy lands – Creation of marshlands
• The European Maritime Safety Agency - EMSA
• Ground water protection in sensitive areas