Acea Research & Studies

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Key Focus Areas

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Water resilience

Water resilience is the ability to ensure access to water despite challenges posed by climate change and rising demand. Acea’s strategy and research focus on wastewater reuse and network digitalization to address these issues. A resilient water management system is essential to drive economic development, protect public health, and enhance community safety.

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Wastewater Reuse

Reusing treated wastewater is a key solution to tackle growing water scarcity and achieve net zero water, so that the same liter of water is reused multiple times. Wastewater reuse reduces environmental pressure, especially in agriculture, improves the sustainability of industries, and supports circular resource use.

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Network Digitalization

Advanced technologies such as robotics, sensors, and artificial intelligence make water management more efficient and resilient. Digitalization enables real-time monitoring, helps prevent leaks, optimizes resource use, and enhances the overall sustainability of the water sector.

Acea Research & Studies Publications

Water Sector Observatory


A collaboration between Acea and Intesa Sanpaolo to promote a new culture of sustainable water resource management.

 

Position paper - European Water Resilience Strategy

 

An in-depth analysis by Acea Research & Studies of the most urgent challenges and concrete solutions for strengthening Europe’s water sector resilience.