Region of opportunity 5
Location:
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Water reuse sector:
Municipal water reuse in agriculture
Leading partner:
Background:
Emilia-Romagna stands as one of Italy’s primary agricultural hubs, contributing around 10% to the nation’s agricultural sector value, with a focus on cereals production. However, water scarcity and climate change heighten risks for food production in the region. While water reuse is recognized locally as a potential solution, its implementation remains limited, despite existing agreements between water utilities and irrigation consortia.
Expected benefits:
- Identify innovative WACES (Water Circular Economy Solutions)
- to facilitate planned reuse of municipal wastewater.
- Ensure adaptation to EU regulation constraints, including the development of risk management plans.
- Increase adoption by regional operators of WACES through knowledge sharing from local Research and Development initiatives.
