Innovative and profitable approach to water reuse in compliance with the new European regulatory framework for agricultural irrigation (Regulation of adaptation to the reuse of water for agriculture). In the project, EMUASA plays a key role by leading the construction and demonstration of the pilot plant, coordinating workshops with interested parties and carrying out the socioeconomic and sustainability evaluation of the implemented solutions (Life Warrior Project)

Coordinator contact information: Cetaqua:info@cetaqua.com

List of partners:

• CETAQUA, Centro Tecnológico del Agua, Fundación privada
• Empresa Municipal de Aguas y Saneamiento de Murcia, S.A. (Aguas de Murcia, EMUASA)
• Aquatec Soluciones Medioambientales

 

Expected results of the Project:

• 15% reduction in treatment cost compared to conventional alternatives.
• 35% reduction in CO2 emissions from these processes.

 

Funding statement:

LIFE WARRIOR is a European project co-funded by the LIFE Programme (LIFE21-ENV-ES-WARRIOR 101074367), the European Union's funding instrument for environment and climate action. The overall objective of LIFE is to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of EU environment and climate policy and legislation by co-funding projects with European added value. The views and opinions belong solely to the author(s) and don not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission or CINEA. Neither the European Commission nor the awarding authority can be held responsible for these views.

 

Project that seeks to maximize biogas production by combining sludge pretreatment with co-digestion using innovative technologies and digital tools. Implemented in the treatment plants of Murcia Este and Monte Orgegia (Alicante), LIFE MERLIN will contribute to the energy independence and decarbonization of the EU, reducing CO2 emissions and improving efficiency in waste management. EMUASA plays a fundamental role in the design, construction, operation and data collection of pilot plants, as well as in the evaluation of results and the development of digital tools to optimize the process (Life Merlin Project).

Coordinator contact information: Cetaqua:info@cetaqua.com

List of partners:

• CETAQUA, Centro Tecnológico del Agua, Fundación privada
• Empresa Municipal de Aguas y Saneamiento de Murcia, S.A. (Aguas de Murcia, EMUASA)
• Aguas Municipalizadas de Alicante, S.L. (Aguas de Alicante, AMAEM)
• CREATECH SOLUTIONS, S.L.
• LABAQUA, S.A.U.

 

Expected results of the Project:

• 7% total annual reduction in electricity consumed at the Monte Orgegia and Murcia Este wastewater treatment plants.
• 17% total annual increase in renewable energy produced for self-consumption at the Monte Orgegia and Murcia Este wastewater treatment plants.
• 7% total annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

 

Funding statement:

LIFE MERLIN is a European project co-funded by the LIFE Programme (LIFE23- CCM-ES-LIFE MERLIN 101158094), the European Union's funding instrument for environment and climate action. The total budget of the project is €3,518,660.76. The overall objective of LIFE is to contribute to the implementation, updating, and development of EU environment and climate policy and legislation by co-funding projects with European added value. The views and opinions of the authors are those of the author(s) alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission nor the awarding authority can be held responsible for these views.

Project whose main objective is to develop, validate, and demonstrate innovative and cost-effective quaternary treatment technologies to eliminate emerging contaminants and organic matter in urban wastewater, thus facilitating compliance with the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and promoting the safe reuse of water. To achieve this, the project integrates the use of advanced technologies such as ozone, biological activated carbon, and advanced oxidation or photocatalysis processes, combined with innovative digital solutions that include a data platform with integrated sensors and a Decision Support System (DSS) for performance control and operational risk management.

Emuasa plays a fundamental role as a beneficiary partner in the development and execution of the project, contributing its technical expertise to the implementation of the planned actions, the continuous reporting of progress indicators, and the analysis of the feasibility of these technological solutions within its wastewater treatment schemes in the Region of Murcia.

Coordinator contact information: Cetaqua, Centro Tecnológico del Agua (Private Foundation)

List of partners::

• CETAQUA, Centro Tecnológico del Agua, Fundación privada (Managing Partner)
• Empresa Municipal de Aguas y Saneamiento de Murcia, S.A. (Aguas de Murcia, EMUASA)
• CABB, Consorcio de Aguas Bilbao Bizkaia
• Canal de Isabel II, S.A., M.P.
• NILSA, Navarra de Infraestructuras Locales Sociedad Anónima
• Aigües de Barcelona, Empresa Metropolitana de Gestió del Cicle Integral de l'Aigua, S.A.
• LABAQUA, S.A.U.

 

Participating affiliated entities:

• CETGAL (Fundación Centro Gallego de Investigaciones del Agua), affiliated with Cetaqua
• CETAND (Fundación Centro Andaluz de Investigaciones del Agua), linked to the development of digital tools

 

Expected results of the Project:

• Validation of advanced and cost-effective treatments. Demonstration of optimal quaternary treatment processes (combining ozone, biological activated carbon, and photocatalysis) capable of effectively removing hard-to-degrade contaminants in an economically viable manner.
• European regulatory compliance. Offer practical solutions so that wastewater treatment plants in the different regions of Spain efficiently meet the new requirements of the EU.
• Digital control tools. Implementation of a digital platform with sensors and DSS models that allow monitoring of treatment performance and management of operational risks in real time to ensure safe reclaimed water.
• Replication and resilience strategy. Development of technology transfer plans to replicate the validated solutions in future water resilience and circular economy strategies in other wastewater treatment systems at the national and European levels.

 

Funding statement:

LIFE 4EVER is a European project co-financed by the LIFE Programme (LIFE25-ENV-ES-LIFE 4EVER 101293601), the European Union’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action. The estimated project budget is €3,764,592.77, with a maximum grant approved by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) of €2,178,441.46. The general objective of LIFE is to contribute to the implementation, updating, and development of EU policy and legislation on environment and climate by co-financing projects with European added value. The opinions and views expressed belong exclusively to the author or authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission or CINEA. Neither the European Commission nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Developing climate resilience in the Mediterranean region by deploying digital infrastructure to improve data collection and evaluation processes, providing open data to all those involved in the Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) value chain. and integrating crucial functions for Climate Resilience. EMUASA participates as an entity associated with the Murcia City Council, contributing to the sustainability, replicability and transferability of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), which in this case corresponds to a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) in a flood-prone area of ​​the city. Their role includes collaborating on the task of replication and transferability in the Mediterranean region and other biogeographical areas of the EU, working on the co-creation of training programs and sharing experiences and knowledge to promote climate resilience through NBS (Cardimed Project).

Development of various computer applications to offer services focused on the management of drinking water supply, sanitation, evacuation and treatment of wastewater for EMUASA.

Implementation of a trenchless technology that allows the replacement of old lead and polyethylene pipes by other pipes of suitable materials in an economical and effective way, reducing the inconvenience caused to citizens.

Experimental pilot plant whose objective is to reproduce, with the greatest degree of similarity possible and in a versatile way, the characteristics of the Murcia Este treatment plant used in R+D+i projects, where new reagents and process combinations are tested, etc..

Pilot plant at the scale of the industrial plant where all the treatment processes of the La Contraparada DWTP are included, which allows experimenting with new reagents and stages aimed at improving the process while eliminating risks.

Toxicity Surveillance System in the catchment of the DWTP La Contraparada, consisting of a computer tool for monitoring the behavior of Percasol, a fish, which allows the detection of contaminants.

Collection system by modules, installed as pilot tests this collection system in the spillways of the Carril Compuertas in Sangonera la Verde, in the Cabezo Cortado Industrial Estate, in the Montepinar Urb. of El Esparragal and in the BRC Sangonera I Puente.

Design of dashboards for flow control and efficient water management through detailed analysis of data from flowmeters, calculations of daily balances and integration of reports to optimize the search for leaks and hydraulic performance.

Development of an innovative prototype of an anti-fall system in sewer covers for maintenance operations.

Carrying out co-digestion tests with waste from a candy factory with the purpose of improving co-digestion processes in Murcia East, increasing biogas production.