Pathfinding study 2 – Region of Catalonia, Spainadmromsol2026-07-23T08:00:15+00:00
Pathfinding study #2
Region of Catalonia, Spain
Quart, Girona, Spain.
BACKGROUND
GirGirona is a highly industrialised and tourist-heavy Mediterranean region facing severe drought. Intense pig farming has contaminated 75% of aquifers with high nitrate concentrations.
KEY FACTS
Pigs outnumber the human population.
High seasonal water demand due to tourism.
Transition needed to meet new EU wastewater directives for smaller towns.
EXPECTED IMPACTS
Recovery of nutrients (Nitrogen and Phosphorus) for fertilizer using innovative ion-exchange resins.
Use of 3D-printed filters for high-quality water reuse in irrigation.
Deployment of a Digital Twin to optimize plant operations.
