As NEWater continues to progress, partners are strengthening dissemination and collaboration efforts that form the foundation of the project. Through targeted communication, scientific engagement, and stakeholder outreach, NEWater is creating a strong platform to promote safe and sustainable water reuse across Mediterranean and semi-arid regions.
NEWater brings together a multidisciplinary consortium dedicated to developing natural-based and low-energy solutions for safe water reuse, nutrient recovery, and resource efficiency. These actions support the broader goal of reducing water scarcity, improving soil health, and advancing climate-resilient agricultural systems.
Promoting a shared vision
From its early stages, NEWater has emphasized the need for an integrated approach to water management — combining scientific innovation, environmental safety, and social awareness.
The project’s discussions and activities focus on:
- Developing innovative, low-cost treatment and polishing systems for reclaimed water;
- Implementing pollutant-mitigation and monitoring strategies for emerging contaminants;
- Designing circular agriculture models that reuse water and nutrients efficiently and safely.
This integrated perspective connects laboratory research with real-world solutions, ensuring that the technologies developed are both practical and sustainable.
Engaging with the community
NEWater’s dissemination strategy ensures that results and best practices reach all relevant audiences — from researchers and decision-makers to farmers and local communities.
Through workshops, scientific publications, and communication campaigns, the project highlights:
- The role of stakeholder engagement in achieving social acceptance and long-term sustainability.
- The benefits of low-energy, natural-based treatment systems;
- The potential for safe water reuse in agriculture;