The ToDrinQ project proudly participated in the Winter School 2024 on Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and Disinfection By-Products (DBPs), held from November 24-26, 2024, in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. This inspiring event gathered 255 participants from 22 countries to address critical water quality challenges and explore sustainable, innovative solutions for water management.
Representing ToDrinQ from KWR Water Research Institute showcased the project’s advancements in developing the toolkit for adaptable, resilient installations securing high-quality drinking water.
Lydia presented the project on November 25 during the session dedicated to Digitalization in the Water Sector, highlighting the transformative potential of digital tools in enhancing efficiency and sustainability in water management.
Event Highlights:
- A Co-Creation Workshop discussing future challenges in the drinking water sector, focusing on public engagement, communication, and awareness.
- A vibrant round table on DBP treatment technologies, legislation, and prevention strategies.
- Inspiring presentations from Loïc Charpentier (Water Europe) and Rui Martins (Universidade de Coimbra), showcasing the transformative goals of the ZeroPollution4Water Cluster.
The event also featured other sister projects from the ZeroPollution4Water Cluster, including intoDBP, H2OforAll, SafeCREW, and Mar2protect, creating a dynamic platform for sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration to advance a sustainable water management.
