Consortium
The NEWater project brings together a strong and multidisciplinary consortium of five research and academic institutions, complemented by industrial and stakeholder partners across Europe and beyond. The consortium is coordinated by Sapienza University of Rome (Italy), responsible for overall project management, modelling, social and economic assessment, and communication. The University of Basilicata (UNIBAS, Italy) leads the development of low-cost decentralized wastewater treatments for rural applications. University of Porto (UPORTO, Portugal) coordinates the validation of wastewater reuse for green hydrogen production, integrating advanced membrane and ozonation systems. Institut Català de Recerca de l’Aigua (ICRA, Spain) leads the demonstration of urban greywater reclamation using nature-based and hybrid technologies for edible crop production. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU, Israel) develops innovative reverse osmosis membranes and activated hydrochar materials for nutrient recovery and effluent desalination. Supporting partners and stakeholders — including EFACEC, Águas do Porto, AdP Valor, Veolia, Waxy, and the Catalan Water Partnership — contribute industrial expertise and ensure real-world validation and market relevance. Together, these partners form a robust and complementary team dedicated to advancing sustainable, energy-efficient, and circular water management solutions across diverse European and non-EU regions.
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Trace pharmaceuticals in irrigation quietly reshape soil pathobiome and insect symbionts
The NEWater team reports a new open-access study in Applied Soil Ecology that follows the…
From Waste to Water: How Biochar Makes Reuse Cleaner and Greener
Highlights Demonstration of a down-flow fixed-bed configuration using biochar derived from waste biomass, offering a…
Consortium Meeting Anchors NEWater’s Strategic Next Phase
Following the successful workshop in the afternoon of 17 September 2025, the NEWater Project consortium…
Mid-Term Event of the NEWater Project held in Madrid – A significant step forward in advancing sustainable water reuse
We are delighted to share that the NEWater Project recently convened its Mid-Term Event in…
New Master’s Thesis on Unconventional Water Use in Agriculture at UNIBAS within the NEWater Project
The Università degli Studi della Basilicata (UNIBAS), through its Department of Agricultural, Forest, Food and…
New Study Reveals How Wastewater-Derived Insecticides Can Impact Plants, Pests, and Beneficial Insects
A new research study from the University of Basilicata sheds light on how trace contaminants…
Consortium Meeting Anchors NEWater’s Strategic Next Phase
Following the successful workshop in the afternoon of 17 September 2025, the NEWater Project consortium…
Mid-Term Workshop Advances Nature-Based Water Reuse Solutions
On 17 September 2025, the Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) in Girona hosted the…
NEWater Consortium Prepares for Midterm Evaluation
The NEWater Consortium is entering a key milestone with its upcoming midterm evaluation, a crucial…





