Sustainable water

Characterization of floods and river sediment load: consolidating knowledge for preventive risk management

As part of the Be-Drain pre-normative project, the partners are working together to develop technical guidelines, performance characteristics and suitable test methods for these pervious concrete mixes. This research is based on both laboratory tests and validation measurements carried out on test beds and/or on site.

Development of a cloud-based software solution for street-level flood prediction

Prototype to evaluate the SVI30 directly in the pond, without sampling, to increase measurement frequency.

The aim of SUBSTIPHYT'eau is to offer, where possible, a chemical alternative to active substances that are problematic for water resources.

Initiative d’Innovation Stratégique (IIS) ayant pour but d’explorer les pistes d'innovation dans les domaines de la préservation de la ressource en eau. H2O - Water in Action se mobilise sur la production des eaux de distribution ainsi que sur la gestion des eaux usées.

The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

Demonstration of the effectiveness of a digital solution that continuously measures the bacteriological quality of recycled water in two different environments.

Process adaptation of existing wastewater treatment facilities to optimize the degradation/capture of problematic micropollutants in the Walloon hydrographic network.

Propose a methodology accompanied by didactic and operational support to enable companies to easily carry out their water footprint.

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.

Soliseco offers an innovative solution that converts surplus photovoltaic energy into domestic hot water. Easy to install and compatible with existing systems, it enhances self-consumption, reduces CO₂ emissions, and supports the energy transition.

For better water management, buried infiltration systems temporarily store rainwater and gradually infiltrate it into the soil. This project aims to study the durability of these systems and the efficiency of filters to avoid clogging and reduce maintenance costs.

EcoH2O is a project aimed at identifying water-efficient sanitary devices in buildings, such as showers, toilets, and sinks. In collaboration with manufacturers and through full-scale trials, Buildwise conducts a study to provide installation recommendations for professionals, promoting water-saving practices.

STEPinBEL will assess the potential for new pumped storage hydropower (PSH) in Belgium to increase the flexibility and resilience of the electricity network. It starts with an existing initial mapping, which will be improved and extended throughout Belgium.