Inventory and risk assessment of wastewater use for agricultural purposes in Wallonia
The project develops an online tool to assess the risks of reusing treated wastewater in urban, agricultural, and industrial sectors. It examines the impacts on human health and the environment, based on experiences from other European countries, and sets indicators and objective limits for Wallonia.
Date
From 02/01/23 to 31/08/25
Type
Project
Status
Started
Contact information
Jean-François Gérard
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This project aims to create an online tool that evaluates the risks associated with reusing treated wastewater in urban, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The tool considers the potential impacts on human health and the environment, specifically on groundwater, surface water, and soil. It is based on a review of wastewater reuse practices in other European countries, particularly for agricultural purposes. The tool will list potential risks and provide indicators and objective limits, where these values have already been established, to guide the use of wastewater for agricultural, urban, or industrial purposes in Wallonia.
Host(s)
5 profile(s) associated to this action.
SPGE
The SPGE's main mission is to coordinate and finance the water sector in Wallonia. In consultation with the other water partners, it is primarily responsible for wastewater treatment (from the sewer to the treatment plant) and the protection of water catchments.
Rue des Ecoles 17, 4800 Verviers, Belgique
Last updated: 12/03/2025
SWDE
Public society responsible for the production, water distribution and ressources protection. SWDE exploits tools for data collection and management that supplies softwares and that enables the infrastructure follow-up, water flow, water quality and geographical information.
Last updated: 23/04/2025
CEBEDEAU
CEBEDEAU, a centre of expertise and research, aims to provide practical, innovative solutions to the various sustainability challenges linked to water.
Campus de l'Université de Liège - Sart Tilman, All. de la Découverte 11, 4000 Liège, Belgique
Last updated: 23/04/2025
Cluster H2O
A Walloon cluster entirely dedicated to players and technologies in the water sector, it was created and validated by Wallonia.
Clos Chanmurly 13, 4000 Liège, Belgique
Last updated: 23/04/2025
CRA-W
A public administration unit (UAP) subsidised by the Walloon Region, the CRA-W combines scientific research, service and support functions for the benefit of Walloon farmers, breeders, horticulturists, foresters and operators in the agro-food sector.
Rue de Liroux 9, 5030 Gembloux, Belgique
Last updated: 23/04/2025
