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6.1

Innovation in

the water cycle

€ PATENTED

20 €4,100,302 10

Active RD&i projects Direct RD&i investment Patents

Aqualia harnesses innovation projects to achieve quality water
for everyone.
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION CLEAN WATER The company participates in the main water managementrelated
AND INFRASTRUCTURE AND SANITATION
European, national and regional research, development
and innovation (RD&i) programmes. Co-financing from the
Spanish Government or the European Union (7ºPM, LIFE, H2020,
Eco-Innovation, etc.) has helped Aqualia endow its projects with
the best resources.

RD&i activities hold a prominent with different sector agents its Research, Development and
role in the company, since the and the collaboration and innovation (RD&i) activities.
permanent search for and use teamwork of Aqualia personnel quality, sustainability, smart
of technologies to render the has enabled us to identify management and ecoefficiency.
process more sustainable opportunities for developing The purpose of these four lines
proves to be critical for new projects that fall within of action is as follows:
managing an asset as essential the work lines along which the
as water. Continuous contact company organises

Sustainability

Developing innovative technologies and responsible solutions for the comprehensive water cycle to
expand the sustainability of the processes environmentally and economically.

Converting waste (wastewater) into several value-added products while significantly reducing energy
consumption. To achieve such an ambitious goal, we are developing several water treatment projects
based on microalgae and bacteria.

Eco-efficiency

Development and implementation of cost-efficient technologies, processes and strategies for
ecological operation capable of guaranteeing the effectiveness and quality of services, and reducing
material and energy resource consumption.

Promoting efficiency in the water cycle management, primarily in wastewater treatment, drinking
water purification and desalination, with greater respect for the environment and increasing the
value of products and services.

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