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Implementing Nature Based Solutions in the Besòs river, Spain, to Mitigate Ground Water Pollution and Sustain Clean Drinking Water for Current and Future Generations

Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research , Natonal Spanish Research Council - IDAEA CSIC

The Besòs river plays an important role in replenishing Barcelonese groundwater yet its high pollution is threatening not only aquatic life but also the drinking water supply.

The EU Horizon project UPWATER will test Nature Based Solutions to mitigate the pollution of the Besòs river & groundwater.

  • nature-based solutions
  • -
  • Barcelona, Spain
Country
Spain

Practical information

When
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Where
Institute for Environmental Assessment and Groundwater Pollution
Carrer Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Languages
Spanish, English
Part of
Website
Event website

Description

Implementing Nature Based Solutions in the Besòs river, Spain, to Mitigate Ground Water Pollution and Sustain Clean Drinking Water for Current and Future Generations

UPWATER project

  • objectives, partners, case study sites. Besòs river – role in groundwater recharge and contamination.

Nature Based Solution (NBS)

  • expected outcomes. Discussion of requirements, challenges & concerns related to the implementation of NBS