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TRIHSENS Research Project Results Presented on World Water Day

• Organized by Viaqua in the context of World Water Day and the presentation of TRIHSENS project results.
• Over 50 private entities, public administrations, universities, and technology centers participated.
• Mila Castro, Santiago de Compostela’s Councilor for the Environment, closed the event.

Innovation and Collaboration in Water Management

Santiago de Compostela, March 18, 2021 – Ahead of World Water Day on March 22, and marking the completion of the TRIHSENS research project, Viaqua, as the project leader, along with the consortium partners, organized an online event to present innovative water management solutions developed in Galicia—particularly those offered by TRIHSENS. The event gathered over 50 private companies, public administrations from Galicia and other regions of Spain, universities, and technology centers.

The session began with a presentation by TRIHSENS project partners—Roca Roibás, Syspro, Ayco, and Viaqua—who summarized the work carried out over the last three years. This research led to the development of a comprehensive real-time monitoring solution for drinking water, ensuring efficient management and the protection of this vital resource.

TRIHSENS is part of the CONECTAPEME 2018 program, supported by the Xunta de Galicia through the Axencia Galega de Innovación (GAIN) and the Consellería de Economía, Emprego e Industria, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) under Axis 1 of the Galicia 2014-2020 Operational Program.

Cutting-Edge Water Management Projects

During the event, two Galician technology centers involved in TRIHSENS presented additional innovative water management projects:

• Project Nayades (AIMEN) – Focused on automated and intelligent management of water resources.
• City Sentinel (Suez España & Cetaqua) – A wastewater COVID-19 monitoring tool, developed through the REVEAL project.

Additionally, the new European Water Directive was introduced, highlighting the increasingly strict regulations and the need for innovative tools like those showcased at the event. These solutions aim to anticipate potential issues and shift toward a proactive, preventive management approach.

Public-Private Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

Marcos Martín, CEO of Viaqua, emphasized the importance of strengthening alliances and fostering collaboration between institutions, businesses, and the third sector. He reaffirmed the crucial role of public-private partnerships in achieving sustainable growth and development. He stated, “Through collaborative projects like TRIHSENS, we aim to develop technologies that address existing and future water management challenges and provide public administrations with solutions for their implementation.”

To close the session, Mila Castro, Santiago’s Councilor for the Environment, highlighted the complex processes, technologies, and workforce required to deliver high-quality tap water for human consumption. She expressed the city’s willingness to continue participating in research projects, recognizing that being a case study is a significant advantage for staying up to date with the latest technological advancements.

“We consider R&D&I support essential as a driver of economic, social, and environmental change. We would like to thank all members of this project for their hard work and commitment to improving this public service.” – Mila Castro.