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Non Conventional

Water Resources

Programme in the

Mediterranean

Konstantina ToliSenior Programme Officer,

Head of European Union, GWP-Med

Regional Mediterranean Technical Meeting on Desalination, NRW,

PPPs - Marseille CMI December 12-14, 2016

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Non Conventional Water Resources Non Conventional Water Resources Non Conventional Water Resources Non Conventional Water Resources Management in the Mediterranean Management in the Mediterranean Management in the Mediterranean Management in the Mediterranean

Malta

(2011-2016)

Greece, Cyclades & Dodecanese

Islands (2008-2018)

Cyprus

(2013-2017)

Italy, Sardinia

(2016-2018)


Islands - Facts

Image Credit - Konstantina Toli

� 3.5% of the European

citizens live in islands

� More than 50,000 islands on

the European Continent,

� 500 islands are larger than

20 km2 and they have a total

area of over 700,000 km2 or

more than 7 per cent of

Europe’s surface area.

� Fragile ecosystems


Water Scarcity

� Limited fresh water resources due to small size

� Irregular and uncertain rainfall patterns

� Frequent over-exploitation of aquifers

� Water supply infrastructure also under increased

pressure

� Greek islands (2010): water scarcity crisis cost €11

million for water transfer.


Tourism

Image Credit - Konstantina Toli

� Climate change impacts: Increased

temperatures lengthen the summer period.

E.g. Aegean islands > 15mi overnight stays/yr

& the population over summer is 30 times

greater

� Water supply problems in tourist resorts are

increasingly common.

� Increased demands for water are met through

desalination and water transfers by tankers


Agriculture

� An important economic activity,

threatened by water scarcity, droughts

and salinisation

� Increasing salinity of groundwater

reserves has implications on crop

cultivation, especially along the coast.

� Water resource loss is expected to lead

to a 1.69 per cent decline in GDP for

Greece in a high-impact climate

change scenario


Non Conventional Water Resources Non Conventional Water Resources Non Conventional Water Resources Non Conventional Water Resources Programme in the Mediterranean Programme in the Mediterranean Programme in the Mediterranean Programme in the Mediterranean

� Aims at promoting Non-Conventional Water Resources Management (NCWRs) and

especially rain and stormwater harvesting and grey water reuse, mainly in urban and

peri-urban areas, as cost effective practices for water availability and climate change

adaptation at local level.

� The Programme’s objectives are:

o To demonstrate smart, innovative & cost effective NCWR solutions, through demo

micro-projects

o To train teachers to educate students on NCWR, and increase awareness on

sustainable water use

o To enhance the capacity of the local authorities in NCWRM & IUWM

o To train local technicians on the application of modern NCWR systems and

materials, and build their capacity to install and/repair such systems and share

their expertise at local level.

o To promote multi-stakeholder partnerships for local NCWR initiatives.

o To promote knowledge and sharing of experiences on aspects of integrated

approached to urban water management.

o To advance regional dialogue among Mediterranean countries on how to advance

the use of NCWRM & IUWM.

Multi-stakeholder partnership [GWP-Med,

Local/National authorities,

Private Sector]

Demo NCWR

applications

Awareness Raising

Capacity Building &

Training

Education

Countries: Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta

Coca-Cola Foundation Grant

Countries: Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta

Duration: 2008-2018

Total Budget> 5.255 million USD

Coca-Cola Foundation Grant

Non Conventional Water Resources Programme in the Mediterranean


GWP-Med ©

Rainwater Harvesting Rainwater Harvesting Rainwater Harvesting Rainwater Harvesting

• Cost effective solution to increase local water availability

• Water suitable for various non-potable uses

• Traditional method for islands in the Mediterranean


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I. Rainwater Harvesting & Stromwater Management:

a. Installation or reinstatement of innovative or traditional rainwater and

stormwater harvesting systems in public buildings in urban and peri-urban areas,

site specific solutions, adapted to local needs. Key elements: reuse of water for

secondary uses, innovative, cost-effective, replicable solutions


Iraklia, GR

Santorini, GR

Sikinos , GR

Syros GR

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Rainwater Harvesting & Rainwater Harvesting & Rainwater Harvesting & Rainwater Harvesting & StromwaterStromwaterStromwaterStromwater ManagementManagementManagementManagementInstallation or reinstatement of innovative or traditional rainwater and stormwater

harvesting systems in public buildings in urban and peri-urban areas, site specific

solutions, adapted to local needs. Key elements: reuse of water for secondary uses,

innovative, cost-effective, replicable solutions


Gozo, MT

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harvesting systems in public buildings in urban and peri-urban areas, site specific

solutions, adapted to local needs. Key elements: reuse of water for secondary uses,

innovative, cost-effective, replicable solutions


• 100% recycled PP

• Withstand 25tn/m2

• Can be assembled in various shapes and sizes

• Void space 95%

• Require limited preparatory works

• Sealed with geomebrane (welded) and geotextile.

• Ideal for integrated urban water management and creating green and recreational areas

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Modular Tanks


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Image Credit – Atlantis Corporation.


Stormwater management in urban environment

Case: Paola Goffu, Malta

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Stormwater management in urban environment

Case: Paola Goffu, Malta

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Rethink Athens Rethink Athens Rethink Athens Rethink Athens ProjectProjectProjectProject

� Transformation of the Athens

city center for climate

resilience:

� Green/blue infrastructure,

pedestrian zone

� Planned for 2017-19

� Budget: ~92mi Euros


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� Stomwater & rainwater

harvesting: Modular tanks

and a main reservoir for RWH

� Decreases the flush flood

risks

� Installed capacity: 14,000m3

� RWH yield: ~ 24,000m3/yr

� Covers 100% of the watering

needs for all new plantation

for the whole year, making

the project water neutral


Greywater RecyclingGreywater RecyclingGreywater RecyclingGreywater Recycling

Recycling greywater

• increases water availability,

• reduces water demand from municipal water

supply

• decreases wastewater load of sewerage systems

• reduces energy consumption for water and

wastewater transportation and/or for pumping

groundwater.

• Various uses: landscaping, toilet flushing,

irrigation, car washing, etc.


Gozo Football Stadium, MT

Installation of greywater recycling systems: demo applications in public buildings

(stadiums, schools), which have significant water saving benefits, with emphasis on

replication potential

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Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology, MT

Installation of greywater recycling systems: demo applications in public buildings

(stadiums, schools), which have significant water saving benefits, with emphasis on

replication potential

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• Used in sports facilities to recycle greywater from

showers

• Removes suspended solids, bacteria and viruses

bigger than 0.03 micron

• “Plug & Play” system, quick and easy installation

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Introducing new technologies: Ultrafiltration MembranesIntroducing new technologies: Ultrafiltration MembranesIntroducing new technologies: Ultrafiltration MembranesIntroducing new technologies: Ultrafiltration Membranes


Water Kiosks: Small Desalination UnitsWater Kiosks: Small Desalination UnitsWater Kiosks: Small Desalination UnitsWater Kiosks: Small Desalination Units

• RO units, with capacity

~6m3/day

• Used for small villages

and remote locations,

and only for drinking

purposes

• Custom-made systems

• Operate with coins –

authorities decide on the

cost per litre (usually 0.2-

0.5 €/5L)

• Revenues cover

operation and

maintenance costs


Water saving kits (aerators): Sets of aerators (2 for faucets and one for

shower) distributed to all households in small islands. Data show a decrease

in water consumption by 20-30%.

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Image Credit – Roger Mommaerts (Flickr).

Creating Green JobsCreating Green JobsCreating Green JobsCreating Green Jobs

• Training for local technicians to

increase local know-how on

NCWR technologies, installation,

retrofitting and maintenance

• Potential to open up green

market

• Huge need and potential for

water related jobs (esp. in O&M)

in the Mediterranean


Educational Educational Educational Educational ProgrammeProgrammeProgrammeProgramme

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� In cooperation with the

Ministries of Education

� in-school hands on

activities for primary &

kindergarten students

� Teacher training

� country-specific

educational materials

� variety of material used:

educational packages,

video games, posters,

etc.


NCWR Awareness Raising & DisseminationNCWR Awareness Raising & DisseminationNCWR Awareness Raising & DisseminationNCWR Awareness Raising & Dissemination


NCWR Communication NCWR Communication NCWR Communication NCWR Communication –––– Tools & MaterialsTools & MaterialsTools & MaterialsTools & Materials

• Programme’s microsite: www.gwpmed.org/NCWR/

• ID animated video animation

• 3 animated videos featuring NCWR technologies

• Infographic

• Factsheets

• Alter Aqua Game (ENG/GR/IT)

• Social Media for dissemination of the Programme results ( Twitter & Facebook etc.)


Non Conventional Water Resources Non Conventional Water Resources Non Conventional Water Resources Non Conventional Water Resources Programme in the Mediterranean Programme in the Mediterranean Programme in the Mediterranean Programme in the Mediterranean ––––Outcomes & OutputsOutcomes & OutputsOutcomes & OutputsOutcomes & Outputs

•Address water scarcity: More than 250,000 m3 of water harvested/recycled

annually for secondary uses for more than 110,000 beneficiaries•Prevent floods through stormwater applications in urban& peri-urban environment

Contribute to local water security

•Urban applications in the context green/blue infrastructure through

IUWM approach: innovative RWH & stormwater management

applications; green roofs; greywater reuse

• RWH & Greywater recycling systems for domestic use

Showcase smart NCWR solutions in IUWM

context

Foster regional & national dialogue on

NCWRM & IUWM

• A new water culture for more than 26,500 sensitised students, 4,300 trained teachers and general public on critical water challenges and water conservation

• Green jobs potential through vocational training of 270 local technicians

• Knowledge & Experience sharing within and beyond our region

Enhance Education, Raise Awareness,Share Knowledge

• National Water Management Plan for the Maltese Islands (2016)

• Regional Dialogue on IUWM in the Mediterranean


Water for the City Project

Location: City of Alexandroupolis, Greece

Budget: 1.2 million USD, Coca-Cola Foundation grant

- All type of economic activities

Coastal City, ~100,000 inhabitants

Water Supply: dam & groundwater

abstraction


Water for the City -

Project Activities

A. Optimisation of large scale infrastructure: Installation 1.60m of free

standing gates in the Dipotamos Dam to increase of reservoir usable

storage capacity by 1.7 million cubic meters annually, (14% increase).

Water surplus will used to supply 5 neighboring communities.

B. Education on Sustainable Development on urban water use and

efficiency

C. Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity building on IUWM &, including

the development of a “serious game” for CB in urban environment

D. Awareness raising


Multiple benefits:

• Innovative technical solution to increase dam storage capacity to provide more water for irrigation, drinking, industrial use, flood control, and energy production in a sustainable manner.

• Optimization of large scale water infrastructures: non-regret measure for climate change adaptation at local level.

• Prevention of overexploitation and salinization of coastal aquifers

• Reduced energy demands for water supply resulting in reduced costs & CO2 emissions.

• Opportunities to improve existing infrastructure through IUWM approach to be identified to include more green and blue infrastructure, resulting in improved living environment for the citizens.

• Improved water efficiency though water education and increased awareness

• Improved capacity of the authorities to manage urban water more efficiently

• Multistakeholder partnership approach

• 100,000 citizens as direct beneficiaries

• Replication potential

Water for the City Project


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