The Demo Case 4 in Santiago de Compostela, NW Spain, focuses on rainwater management and water scarcity in the industrial area of Tambre-Sionlla, emphasizing the evaluation of treated rainwater and stormwater for sustainable reuse.
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The Demo Case is situated in Santiago de Compostela, NW Spain, characterized by its industrial park and extensive green areas. It confronts issues related to rainwater management and escalating water scarcity exacerbated by climate change, underscoring the importance of exploring solutions such as treated rainwater for sustainable resource management.
1 058
Hectares
185 000
Residents
61 %
Industrial area
What are the climatic challenges faced by the area?
- Water scarcity
- Decrease in water reservoirs
What are our Alternative Water Resources solutions for these challenges?
- Address the seasonal water uses restrictions due to Climate Change
- Find alternative water resources to reduce water abstraction
- Ensure reclaimed water quality by using NBS
Expectations from AWARD Solutions
- To reduce safe treated rainwater with NBS to reuse in public and private application
- To support regional environment decision makers to integrate AWR in their strategies for Climate Adaptation and River Basin Management
- To increase public and industrial acceptance of AWR based on scientific evidence
- To expand market potentiel of AWR based on decentralised NBS traitment in industrial parks
Involved Partners
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