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
A Strong Start for the Barcelona Pilot of the MARCLAIMED Project
On May 15, 2024, the recharge of the Vall Baixa aquifer with reclaimed water officially began at the San Viçent dels Horts infiltration ponds. After months of preparation, including sensor installation and blank sampling, this milestone marks a significant achievement for the project. Led by MARCLAIMED partners from Cetaqua, Aigües de Barcelona, Agència Catalana de l’Aigua, and stakeholder CUADLL, this [...]
Initial Sampling Campaign and Sensor Installation in Barcelona
On April 16, 2024, MARCLAIMED partners from Cetaqua, Aigües de Barcelona, Agència Catalana de l’Aigua, and the stakeholder CUADLL conducted the first sampling campaign at the Barcelona demosite’s infiltration ponds. The primary goal was to collect blank samples and install sensors in preparation for upcoming aquifer recharge with reclaimed water. As the aquifer recharge begins, regular sampling campaigns will be [...]
Advancing Water Quality Monitoring in Soil-Aquifer Treatment Basins
On April 24th, 2024, teams from LNEC and AgdA successfully installed six steel soil water samplers at the Comporta demo site in Portugal. These samplers were placed in three Soil-Aquifer Treatment (SAT) Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) basins to monitor water quality in the unsaturated zone. The samplers are strategically positioned at two depths, 25 cm and 50 cm, to assess [...]
