HYDROUSA project was presented by Fabio Masi (IRIDRA), Francesco Fatone and Josue Gonzalez (UNIVPM) at an online seminar entitled “Circular Economy” organized by EIT Climate-KIC. The EIT Climate-KIC is a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), which aims to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient society that helps mitigate and adapt to climate change.

We are proud to announce that HYDROUSA and the Municipality of Western Lesvos received in June 2023 the award in the category “Solid and liquid waste – Waste collection technologies, handling and transport” highlighting the benefits of the citizens from the use of the waste truck driven by the biogas produced in the Antissa unit…

A high-level Workshop on the challenges that the Revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) brings to water utilities was realised within the framework of WICConference (8th June 2023, Athens, Greece). The workshop was co-organized by the Hellenic Association of Municipal Water and Sewerage Utilities (EDEYA), the Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP),…

The Water Projects Europe (WPE) workshop on “Circular Water Solutions for a Water-Smart Society” was co-organized by the Water Europe with NTUA and HYDROUSA, within the framework of WICConference (8th June 2023, Athens, Greece). The event’s goal was to explore the transformative concepts of a Water-Smart Society and Water Oriented Living Labs. By discussing and…

WICC was an immense success involving more than 300 key stakeholders and experts from across Europe, around all the burning topics of water management, treatment and reuse. Under that framework of HYDROUSA, The Hellenic Water Association together with the Sanitary Engineering Laboratory of the Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering of the National Technical…

HYDROUSA providing solutions! Hydrousa aims to enhance water quality, conserve resources, and mitigate the impacts of water scarcity. The commitment to integrating nature into water management practices not only improves the environment but also helps to create resilient and thriving communities. Hydrousa’s efforts in implementing nature-based solutions, and closing water-loops, play a vital role in…

We proudly present you our Technology Videos showcasing the character of our technologies: Dynamic, fresh, engaging, stimulating, cross generational and JOIN THE CIRCLE! Key stakeholders like the Mayor of Tinos, the Mayor of Mykonos, the General Manager of Water Utility Service on the island along with representatives from our partner base are introducing the island…

On April 28th and 29th, the heart of green entrepreneurship beat strongly at Impact Hub Athens during the Hackathon HYDROUSA, with the scientific supervision of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), and the collaboration and support of EIT – Climate KIC and the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation. Sixteen teams with sustainable and…

During the visits by local schools (Eressos secondary and Petra’s, Agra’s high schools) in Antissa village, more than 140 students were involved. An exciting and engaging component aiming at empowering students to actively participate in the HYDROUSA Project’s objectives. As part of these workshops, students were encouraged to observe and photograph animal or plant species…

For 3 days all of the Hydrousa Team and its partners gathered in London for the Final Consortium Meeting, that was hosted by Brunel University and supported by the National Technical University of Athens. On the first day a detailed analysis of the Hydrousa journey was presented to everyone. Insights, highlights and results from the…

Hacking The Future Of Sustainable Development: A Hackathon on Circular Economy by Impact Hub Athens, powered by Hydrousa 27-28 April Submissions Deadline 7th of April 2023 AWARDS: 3000 & ACCELERATION SUPPORT Climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion require urgent response due to their significant impacts on our environment, economy, and society. The effects are…

On 10th of March Project partner NTUA presented to the Environment Department of Aegean University HYDROUSA’s innovative nature-based solutions for water and wastewater management that were developed in 6 demonstration sites. Representatives of Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation, students, PhD candidates and professors of Aegean University shared their thoughts and insights on the circular…

Could you manage the resources the right way? The HYDROUSA team is happy to announce that the HYDROUSA GAME is live.A game that consists of 6 different areas (one for each HYDROUSA site) with a variety of needs and specifications. Were you ever wondering what it takes to operate a wastewater treatment unit? Or what…

The ‘’Water Innovation and Circularity Conference (WICC)” is approaching and so is the 2-page abstract submission deadline. The Conference brings together researchers, engineers, water practitioners from academia, industry, water utilities, public authorities and administration to exchange experiences and knowledge on water innovation . For the ones interested in submitting a 2-page abstract, there is a…

After the irrigation of oregano and lavender fields with reclaimed rainwater, at our demo sites in Mykonos, we harvest the aromatic plants to produce essential oils. A distillation unit is up and running at HYDRO 3 and we are proud to introduce you to our new products & cosmetics developed with our local partner Delaros…

Antissa demo site (HYDRO1) is participating in the new European project LIFE BIODAPH2O , whose kick off meeting was held on October 10 th and 11 th at the Science and Technology Park of the University of Girona, Spain.

HYDRO 5 is an innovative circular system, based on mangroove biomimicry, transforming sea water to fresh-water to irrigate a 200 m2 greenhouse with tropical plants. The system is up and running since May 2020 and we are excited to share the knowledge through workshops with the local community! Thanks to prof. Kostas Karageorgios and the…

HYDROUSA Team represented by Fabio Masi from Iridra Firenze participated at the International Water Association Reuse 2023 Conference in Chennai, India. The conference;s framework included the full range of topics related to water reclamation and reuse. Water stress should be addressed using three different perspectives in an integrated fashion: adopting water reuse, implementing water reuse,…

Aeolos TV visits our team from NTUA on site exploring HYDRO1 and HYDRO2. Our solution consists of a sewage treatment system applied in Antissa Village of Lesvos, a decentralized area with high seasonal loads. The demo site treats the domestic wastewater of the village’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). HYDRO1 combines anaerobic processes with constructed wetlands…

“Smart Agri-Cultures for Sustainable Futures” is a multidisciplinary forum dedicated to the role of technology and art through the lens of initiatives and policies that aim to bridge agriculture with economic and social well-being. So the Hydrousa Team with Impact Hub Athens and Agenso is introducing a circular approach at STARTS- a multidisciplinary forum in…

The HYDROUSA Team had the chance to be part of the Ecomondo 2022 and provide tangible results on decentalised water reuse! The co-organised by NTUA workshop was titled : Water Project Europe – Challenges and eco-innovation actions addressing water scarcity and drought in Mediterranean countries The degree of water scarcity and its political, economic and…

NtuaSel hosted students of the Department of Environment from uaegean with Athanasios Stasinakis,for a day visit to explore the solutions for water treatment and agriculture innovation developed for #HYDRO1 & #HYDRO2 in Antissa village! #openschool #circulareconomy   Sanitary Engineering Laboratory of National Technical University of Athens hosted students of the Department of Environment of Aegean…

With the demonstration sites Hydro 1 and Hydro 2 operating in Lesvos and creating sustainable, nature based solutions the local media made a special mention to Hydrousa Project in TO NHSI. The Municipality of West Lesvos, together with DEYAL and the University of the Aegean, participates in the partnership of the European Research Project “HYDROUSA:…

Αfter the completion of the guided tour at the demonstration sites of HYDRO 1 and HYDRO 2 the Consortium celebrated for the very first time the biogas produced as a fuel for the garbage truck of the Municipality of Western Lesvos The HYDROUSA Team is glad to see that the nature based and circular solutions…

The HYDROUSA Consortium had the opportunity to visit the demonstration sites of HYDRO 1 & HYDRO 2, to harvest and taste the products of such a fruitful collaboration. Partners and team members gathered together to explore the implemented technologies and see for themselves the operation of the sites they have been working on for months.…

The HYDROUSA Project had a strong presence at the IWA World Water Congress in Copenhagen. Three platform presentations, one pitch and two posters! HYDROUSA participated in the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition – a global event for water professionals covering the full watercycle. The WorldWaterCongress & Exhibition is designed to bring together water professionals…

The Water Innovation and Circularity Conference (WICC) will take place in Athens, Greece from 7 to 9 June 2023. The WICC brings together researchers, engineers, water practitioners from academia, industry, water utilities, public authorities and administration to exchange know-how and experiences. Within the Conference knowledge and expertise will be disseminated on innovative systems, technologies and…

Alternative and nature-based solutions for a transition towards a circular water economy. The first HYDROUSA Summer School took place in Tinos from 18 to 21 June 2022, where participants from all over Greece gathered on the island to explore alternatives for the transition from a linear to a circular economy. The four-day program was organized…

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) is an environmental, economic, and cultural initiative that combines design, sustainability, accessibility, affordability and investment to make the European Green Deal a reality in Europe. The HYDROUSA project was part of the New European Bauhaus Festival that took place in Brussels, Belgium from 9 to 12 June. The NEB Festival…

HYDROUSA is in its 4th year of operation with full-scale applied innovations of regenerative solutions in three Mediterranean islands, Tinos – Mykonos – Lesvos. An awarded Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation project developing nature-based technological solutions in the context of circular economy. The project in Summer 2022 will be manifested with citizens’ activities for one…

A CIRCULAR WALK @TINOS ECOLODGE 23rd of June | 16.30h How does an autonomous ecotourism unit in Tinos work? Can rainwater and the sun cover the residential needs for water and energy? How can we produce food without the use of agro-toxics? How do we combine tradition with modern materials and technologies to cultivate the…

Destination: Tinos | 18-21 June 2022

HYDROUSA was featured on the SKAI channel news as the good news of the day in Greece. The programme focused on Tinos and explained how the island is combating water scarcity through its participation in the HYDROUSA project and is committed to sustainable development of the tourism and agricultural sectors.

We’ve launched a 10-minute survey to gather feedback on #water challenges in your region & the potential for replicating @HydrousaProject to solve them. Please help us with our Hydrousa Project survey prepared by SEMIDE. We thank you so much in advance for taking the time to complete the HYDROUSA online survey. The survey is expected…

We are proud that through @HydrousaProject the Lesbos demonstration site will be replicated at #Gorgona by Public money from the Fund forinvestments in Small Islands. Read more here.

HYDRO1 & HYDRO2 HYDROUSA as part Fabio Masi | R&D Manager and Technical Director at Iridra; a decentralized wastewater -sewage treatment for the irrigation of a 10,000 m2 agroforestry area, prototyping regenerative agriculture “Nature Based Solutions adoption in modern urban/rural planning is a way to go for a better world as also for a more…

HYDROUSA is deeply honored to receive the Green Tech Award for Best European Project for the environment at the 2022 Verde-tec expo.

What is water for you? For HYDROUSA water is the most valuable element. It is the essence of life, one of the most precious resources that our planet has given us.

We’re proud to present  HydrousaProject during the “Mediterranean Solutions from the 4th Mediterranean Water Forum” session during the WaterForum9 We showed the regenerative, #circular & #NBS of the project.

The 8th Consortium Meeting of HYDROUSA took place on the 22nd and 23rd of March. The partners were informed on the progress of the project and interesting results from the demonstration sites were presented and discussed. During the meeting we welcomed Dr. Nikos Monokrousos from IHU SciTech introducing the methods measuring the impact of treated…

Which economic impact assessment indicators of circular economy are used for a decentralised circular #water system? Read our recently published article on STOTEN_journal which draws the experience from an eco-touristic facility in HydrousaProject Read more here.

HYDROUSA was presented at the ERT3 social show “the Generation of 17” – a show around the 17 SDGs. Watch the full episode about target 6: “Clean Water and Sanitation” here: https://ertflix.gr/series/ser.161963-e-genia-ton-17 #HYDROUSA #communityofwaterallies #regenarativesolutions #H2020

SEMIDE presented HYDROUSA in MedWaterForum in Malta. Eric Mino hosted a discussion on “How can we better manage Water Scarcity, exacerbated in small islands?” CircularEconomy & NatureBasedSolutions have demonstrated their interest in #Greek islands targeted by the EU_H2020 HydrousaProject http://hydrousa.org

Discussing reclaimed water reuse potential within the water-food nexus of #RethinkingWater Event in Lisbon. Contribution by our coordinator  Simos_Malamis

Congratulations to the consortium who have made it happen. We are really proud of our achievement! The Award was announced during the last day of WEFE4Med Conference by the Director of DG Research and Innovation of the EC, Mr. John Bell.

Overcoming all the difficulties of the covid era, we are thrilled to open our demo sites to public, updating  the local community on HYDROUSA’s circular solutions. On the 15th of July, we welcomed local stakeholders and citizens to the demo site of HYDRO 1 & 2 in Antissa, Lesvos! They had the chance to get…

HYDROUSA team of experts presented the circular economy approach of HYDROs 1-6, invited to the event WATER PROJECTS EUROPE – Water-smart industrial and utility-industry symbiosis within the Ecomondo expo in Rimini, Italy, on 26th -29th of October2021. More: https://en.ecomondo.com/

HYDROUSA experience on decentralised water management was presented at Dubai Expo 2020 by Simos Malamis, Assistant professor at NTUA and Coordinator of the project, explaining how nature-inspired innovations help closing the loops on three Greek islands. More: https://www.expo2020dubai.com/ https://www.gstic.org/dubai

We are delighted to announce that our project HYDROUSA (www.hydrousa.org) has been awarded the first prize of the “Mediterranean Climate Change Adaptation Awards” (www.medadapt-awards.com/3e-edition/) under the Category Preservation of ecosystems and nature-based solutions. The prize was awarded following an open call where more than 55 applications were submitted. The winner was announced at the online Conference “Adapting…

HYDROUSA consortium has developed a policy brief on how it supports the implementation of the European Green Deal and the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic (see attachment). HYDROUSA project (i) supports the just and inclusive transition through smart water management, (ii) promotes climate neutral systems within the water value chain, (iii) supports the farm to…

Thursday, 6/5 at 9.30 CET; Explore our project’s applications, innovations & circular economy practices, with the prototypes on the island of Lesvos in focus. Part of the The webinar is part of the EU Green Week 2021 (https://www.eugreenweek.eu/partner-events/hydrousa-circular-economy-paradigm-destination-focus-lesvos) Representatives of the project coordinator National Technical University of Athens along with key actors from the Municipality of…

HYDROUSA 2021 webinar series are designed by a community of water allies to introduce the mission towards a viable scenario of a circular economy. 

Greek islands face a water shortage – but recycling wastewater could help them become less dependent on imported water. HYDROUSA destinations feature in the HORIZON: EU Research & Innovation magazine! Enjoy the journey                                            …

The HYDROUSA demonstration sites featured at the policy brief developed by the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) on Nature-based solutions and their socio-economic benefits for Europe’s recovery: Enhancing the uptake of nature-based solutions across EU policies. On page 6 of this report, all the case studies of HYDROUSA are briefly described. Read the full…

The newsletter for European Chemistry published an article on HYDROUSA project, where the different demonstration sites are explained. The article can be found at the following link: www.euchems.eu

We are proud to see that HYDROUSA has been flagged by the European Commission as a key Research and Innovation contributor in shaping the new EU Climate Adaptation Strategy in the recent EC factsheet. The other water related projects which were included are: BRIGAID, SUBSON, NAIAD, OPERANDUM, SHExtreme.   Read here Hydrousa Climate Adaptation

HYDROUSA’s partner SEMIDE is looking for experts to support HYDROUSA solutions replication studies in Croatia (Zlarin island), France (Porquerolles and St Honorat), Malta and Tunisia (Kerkennah).   In the framework of the  project the experts will be in charge of providing the main inputs for the replication studies and organise consultation with local stakeholders. Experts can…

Climate change has an increasingly direct impact on our daily lives – and water is one of the most threatened resources” Read on the “Atlas of the Future” how HYDROUSA is leading the fight back with new RECOVER & REUSE innovations. A nice article describing the impact that HYDROUSA has on the Greek Islands and…

Due to the COVID19 pandemic the Researchers Night in Greece took place online through presentations and videos. Each Laboratory presented a 3 minute video of their activities. The Sanitary Engineering Laboratory of the Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering of the School of Civil Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens who is…

The HYDROUSA biomimicry technology of solar desalination developed by PLANET has won a $90,000 grant by the Middle East Desalination Research Centre of Oman to further develop the technology in the Middle East Context.

The HYDROUSA biomimicry solution of solar evaporation was presented at the CNBC TV documentary.

HYDROUSA team meets on Tinos island for an introductory Open walk focusing on HYDRO 5! Get to learn about two innovative desalination systems inspired by nature; a Mangrove Greenhouse; aiming to boost local production with new tropical fruits! Be the first to drop the tropical seed! ΔΗΜΟΣ ΤΗΝΟΥ, alchemia-nova, NTUA, Impact Hub Athens Find out…

HYDROUSA project features in the Post Paris Navigator Special Report 2020 by the @Schwagenegger Climate initiative! HYDROUSA  innovative systems contribute to resource efficiency & climate protection. Such projects can bring resilient development in specific regions through the utilization of smart technologies. Sharing successful cases is crucial for reaching the international goals of Paris Climate Agreement & UN…

From the first stone, till the last plant From Excavations and earthworks, construction of the subsurface rainwater collector and the water storage tanks, pipelines, stone works (rubble wall and harmonization with landscape architecture), field preparation, drip irrigation network and plantation of oregano crop, until the final HYDRO3 prototype system installed and running (operational face -…

More than 100 people from all around Europe attended the HYDROUSA Project Webinar that took place virtually the 9th of July. This virtual seminar was organized by the CWP, ICRA, the National Technical University Athens and Impact Hub Athens, with the purpose of disseminating the advances on the development of the HYDROUSA project. Sara Gabarron,…

In view of the upcoming revision of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, the HYDROUSA consortium developed its position regarding the changes which need to be implemented within the Directive and are most relevant to the project.

HYDROUSA was presented by its coordinator at the SuWaNu EUROPE workshop of the EU Water Innovation Conference 2019

“We re-imagined Tinos as a paradigm of sustainable development & circular economy
through the gaze of the island’s local community/locals”.

Explore HYDROUSA’s current state & future steps on all the six demo sites.

HYDROUSA project had a notable participation in the Amsterdam International Water Week held November 2-5 2019

HYDROUSA participated in the section entitled ‘’Technological Progress in Sea and Water Resources Management’’.

The Small Island Organization (SMILO) held its third annual meeting on the island of Porquerolles, France from 14 to 18 October 2019.

Post-conference workshop on ‘Horizon 2020 Water Innovations for sustainable impacts in industries and utilities’.

HYDROUSA project participated with an oral presentation at 16th International Conference on Environmental Science & Technology in Rhodes, Greece

HYDROUSA participated at the International Symposium on constructed wetlands and Small Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Plants

On Monday, 24th of June, an induction to the programme by representatives of Impact Hub AThens & Alchemia Nova in collaboration with the Municipality of Tinos was held at the Old Town Hall of the Island. 

NTUA presented the HYDROUSA project at the 17th International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment, in Thessaloniki Greece

HYDROUSA animation video is officially live – explore the journey…

HYDROUSA’s partner from Brunel University participated in the annual ICT4Water group meeting on June 11 2019 in Brussels, Belgium.

“Recovering water, materials and energy from non-conventional water sources through nature-based technologies”

Shots from the seminar about HYDROUSA project and sustainable water management at Prato

We go beyond Europe. Evgenia from alchemia-nova presenting HYDROUSA at Impact Hub Athens to 44 university students from Beijing and Athens, shaping a circular future

Simos_Malamis explains what are the strength points of a successful #circulareconomy business models for #SMEs

We are introducing cradle to cradle and regenerative ideas for long term sustainability

”Challenges for the Islands in the era of the circular economy’’

The official launch of HYDROUSA project took place at #5yearsofimpact, an event on social impact by Impact Hub Athens.

“Innovative treatment technologies and optimization systems for conventional treatments”

The HYDROUSA’s partner UNIVPM presented HYDROUSA project at CHENGDU ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EXPO CDEPE 2019

Evolution of uses: reuse, circular economy and new technologies.

Aiming to demonstrate how a small touristic unit can be self-sufficient and sustainable in using resources efficiently.

HYDROUSA together with the Hellenic Water Association co-organized a workshop on water resources management

“Recovering water, materials and energy from non-conventional water sources through nature-based technologies”

Τhe first exploration of interest for reproduction outside the project demonstration sites took place.

HYDROUSA features in French media

The meeting brought together the project consortium, composed of 27 partners, together with direct stakeholders coming from French and other European Islands to discuss the implementation progress of the project.

HYDROUSA presented at the workshop Implementing nature-based solutions to tackle climate change – Focus on the Mediterranean region

In December 2018, the first co-creation workshop of HYDROUSA project was held in Antissa, Lesvos.

HYDROUSA presented by the coordinator at the 1st International Potable Water and Wastewater Symposium

HYDROUSA participated in Panel Discussion on Water Management & success stories

The HYDROUSA coordinator presented “Nature based approaches towards circular economy in the water sector – ambition of the HYDROUSA project”

HYDROUSA was disseminated on Greek online media and on local newspapers of Lesvos island.

The Catalan Institute of Water Research (ICRA), a project partner,  presented HYDROUSA at Iwater 2018 that was held in Barcelona, Spain, on 13-15 November 2018. iwaterbarcelona.com

HYDROUSA participated in Sustainable and Efficient Management of Water in Agriculture: Smart Irrigation and Water Reuse in Rimini, Italy.

HYDROUSA was presented by the coordinator of the project Simos Malamis at the 3rd European Nutrient Event

‘’Applying Circular Economy to promote Water Sector Competitiveness’’

Catalan Water Partnership participated in a trade fair in Barcelona

The ideas of HYDROUSA project were presented to the local authorities of the Thüngersheim

The Catalan Water Partnership, a partner of HYDROUSA project,  presented ”La economia Circular como eje de promoción de competitividad de las entidades del sector del agua” at the EXPOAGUA Peru on 17-19 October 2018 in Lima, Peru. www.icex.es

Planet company presented the Mangrove Still system at DUBAI EXPO LIVE GLOBAL INNOVATORS CONFERENCE

Keynote talk “Water, materials and energy recovery from unconventional water sources through nature-based technologies”

HYDROUSA participated at “a wastewater treatment using biofilm” workshop in Milano

HYDROUSA presented by alchemia nova, a project partner, at the 16th International Conference of the IWA Specialist Group on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control in Valencia, Spain, on 1-4 October 2018. http://icws2018.webs.upv.es

Technical tours were implemented at the HYDROUSA demonstrations islands of Mykonos, Tinos and Lesvos by several HYDROUSA partners

The HYDROUSA coordinator Simos Malamis presented “Horizon2020 case studies on wastewater treatment technologies in the Mediterranean” in Cairo

HYDROUSA at the 5th International Conference on Small and Decentralized Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Preparations for the first technical visits to the three islands: Lesvos – Tinos – Mykonos, have begun

The Water Utility of Lesvos (DEYAL) is participating at the Innovation Action project HYDROUSA.

HYDROUSA was published at the Chinese online news!
Great visibility of the project even beyond Europe from its early stages of development.

HYDROUSA Live on National Greek TV during the kick-off meeting in Athens  

The kick-off meeting of HYDROUSA which took place in Athens, Greece was dissemination through a press release by the Municipality of Mykonos, a partner of the project. Two of the demonstration sites of HYDROUSA will be implemented at Mykonos Island. Both demonstration systems are managing rainwater in a sustainable manner. View the Press Release here…

HYDROUSA project was presented at the online Business Section of Kathimerini e-Journal.

HYDROUSA presented by alchemia- nova and National Technical University of Athens at the session titled ‘’LIFE Programme and Master-class on Horizon 2020″

HYDROUSA coordinator Simos Malamis presented “Water in the context of the circular economy, Water Value Chains vision: HYDROUSA” in the ICT4Water Cluster

AGENSO presented HYDROUSA project at AgTechFoodTech Mixer in Athens