EYATH for “non-conventional” water

“The need for a holistic approach to water management, so that there is coordination and cooperation between all involved”, said Anthimos Amanatidis, CEO of EYATH SA, in his short greeting at the inaugural meeting of the MEDWAYCAP project.

“Urban sewerage networks are invisible, silent arteries under our feet, which ensure a healthy environment. The reduction of their environmental footprint, the reduction of untreated discharges and of course the possibilities of urban and industrial development are important challenges for our urban sewerage networks “, pointed out Mr. Amanatidis. “However, it is absolutely important that these networks are connected with a holistic approach to the metropolitan environment, so that there is coordination and organization in the action plans among those involved with the waters. “Only through cooperation will we be able to make our cities sustainable and resilient to the climate crisis, as well as to achieve the European goals in the context of the circular economy”, he added, reminding that EYATH has been a pioneer in the reuse of treated water from the biological waste water treatment for the irrigation needs of crops in times of drought.

The € 1.1 million MEDWAYCAP project promotes good practices in exploiting non-conventional water resources to ensure that the people of the Mediterranean do not face water shortages in the coming years. It started on October 1^st and will end on 30/9/2023. It is coordinated by the Institute of Chemical Processes and Energy Resources (IDEP) of the National Center for Research and Technological Development (CERTH) and the Laboratory of Natural Resources and Alternative Energy (EFEM), in collaboration with the Communication Institute (ITO) ).

The project is implemented under the European Program ENI CBC Med (Cross-Border Cooperation ENI “Mediterranean Sea Basin) and is 90% funded by the EU.