Supporting decision-making and adaptation policies to address water scarcity and water stress
MARCLAIMED is an EU-funded project aimed at integrating the solutions Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) with Alternative Water Resources (AWR) to mitigate water stress and proactively manage droughts. This integration is essential for the sustainable use of both surface and groundwater resources.

Duration
36 months
Budget
€ 3 209 652.75
Partners
12
Demo sites
3

Latest news & events
MARCLAIMED showcased by AgdA during community events across Alentejo
AgdA – Águas Públicas do Alentejo, partner of the MARCLAIMED project, presented the project to local communities during a series of public events held across the Alentejo region from 2 to 7 September 2026. During the first week of September, AgdA took part in the Feira da Luz in Montemor-o-Novo, the Annual Fair of Cuba, and the Festas do Concelho [...]
Meet the European Water Community at Water Innovation Europe 2026
Water Innovation Europe 2026 will bring the European water community together in Dublin on 13–14 October, and registrations are now open. The event offers an opportunity for researchers, utilities, companies, policymakers, innovators and investors to exchange knowledge, develop new connections and identify opportunities for future collaboration. Taking place under the theme “Raising the Bar for the Water Framework Directive,” this [...]
New MARCLAIMED research explores how reactive organic layers can improve water quality in Managed Aquifer Recharge
A new scientific publication involving MARCLAIMED partners provides field-scale evidence of how reactive organic layers can enhance water quality when treated wastewater is used for Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR). The paper, “Enhancing infiltration water quality through reactive organic layers: field-scale evaluation of soil-aquifer treatment managed aquifer recharge using treated wastewater”, has been published in the journal Groundwater for Sustainable Development. [...]




















