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Credits: EU project WADI Airborne water leak detection using an innovative ‘Triangle method’

Researchers have used planes and drones equipped with multispectral and infrared cameras to detect water losses in pipes in rural areas. The data has been analysed through a pioneering method combining the measure of the temperature of the surface and the vegetation cover fraction

July 2020
Climate change resilience through better water management Climate change resilience through better water management

Global warming has brought about a more responsible attitude towards water consumption. A cutting edge airborne technology can save water lost through leaks while reducing energy use and carbon emissions

March 2020
Aerial Patrol for water leaks Aerial Patrol for water leaks

How super-resolution images from a drone's eye can help to find water leaks

October 2019
Europe set to take flight as a leader in drone services Europe set to take flight as a leader in drone services

Harmonising regulations regarding drone manufacturing, safety and operation in the EU is a first step toward creating a true service market. The removal of uncertainty is being welcomed by members of the industry who are hopeful that these rules will set the standard for global drone aviation

October 2019
From ground to sky to detect water leaks From ground to sky to detect water leaks

In some European countries half of the water flowing in the supply system gets lost because of the difficulties experienced by water utilities to monitor leaks in their networks. A new airborne detection method is now tested in France and Portugal

March 2019
Turning urban sewage into clean water thanks to “electric” bacteria Turning urban sewage into clean water thanks to “electric” bacteria

European researchers have developed a full-scale application of an eco-friendly technology that treats sewage water with zero-energy costs

December 2018
Small aircraft to find water leakage Small aircraft to find water leakage

Manned and unmanned aerial platforms equipped with remote sensing cameras may be used in the near future for a faster survey of the water networks

March 2018
Italy, Vajont “tsunami” and Malborghetto-Valbruna floods: such different lessons from the past Italy, Vajont “tsunami” and Malborghetto-Valbruna floods: such different lessons from the past

More and more frequent extreme weather events lead to new projects on risk management and spatial planning. Past experiences represent an added value and suggest the importance of greater involvement of local communities

July 2015
Preventing a Fukushima disaster in Europe Preventing a Fukushima disaster in Europe

Improved safety management and further collaboration between experts are required to minimise the risk of flooding at coastal nuclear plants in Europe

April 2015
Revolutionary System Monitors Water Pollution Revolutionary System Monitors Water Pollution

Scientists are developing a real-time monitoring system for offshore aquaculture, so fish and shellfish farmers can be warned in time and prevent epidemic.

October 2014
Early warning system for fish farmers Early warning system for fish farmers

A novel autonomous biosensor may help scientists to detect environmental hazards in the sea at an early stage. But applying such approach to the marine environment is a huge challenge.

October 2014
When your water is contaminated When your water is contaminated

Every year 300.000 Europeans are falling ill because of contaminated drinking water. A new high-speed test is being developed to identify the contamination of drinking water much faster than today and thus reduce the number of victims considerably.

March 2014
Wolfgang-Albert Flügel:  Scrutinising rivers upstream Wolfgang-Albert Flügel: Scrutinising rivers upstream

An integrated approach to better manage land use and the water resources of river systems aims at developing strategies for mitigating climate change impact

October 2013
David Kay: cleaning up Europe’s bathing waters David Kay: cleaning up Europe’s bathing waters

By investigating health risks associated with bathing waters, scientists are contributing to future reviews and revision of the EU’s Bathing Water Directive.

October 2013
Closing the water cycle Closing the water cycle

Combining advanced wastewater treatment technologies may enable industrial companies to use water in a more sustainable way. But the approaches are mainly suited for high-income countries. 

September 2013
Radar exposing water leaks Radar exposing water leaks

A wide range of technologies deal with water leaks. But the most recent innovative solutions aim to be far more effective than any other prior technologies.

August 2013
Sheltering rising population from storm water Sheltering rising population from storm water

Conventional solutions to the challenges in urban storm water need to be adjusted to deal with rising populations and diminishing space in cities at all stages of development 

July 2013
Crops watering by phone Crops watering by phone

Thanks to a new app, smart phones could help monitor irrigation water use according to need. This could ensure that food is available on our table is the produced in a sustainable way.

July 2013
Precision irrigation for ornamental plant Precision irrigation for ornamental plant

A prototype of precise irrigation system tested in Italy for ornamental plants nurseries as water shortage puts pressure on growers

July 2013
Troubled Danube’s waters, not up to standards yet Troubled Danube’s waters, not up to standards yet

The water quality of the Danube river has improved since measures to reduce pollution have been implemented in1995, but there are areas where the toxic waste loads are still high. 

July 2013
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