As the EU-funded intoDBP project enters its decisive final phase, project partners and stakeholders gathered on April 21 in Girona for the 3rd Spanish Case Study Board (CSB) meeting. The session served as a critical forum for sharing advanced research results and strategizing on how to translate complex scientific data into actionable guidance for the water sector.
The meeting focused on the project’s progress in protecting catchments and minimizing human exposure to disinfection by-products (DBPs). With climate change increasingly impacting water quality, the discussion underscored the urgency of the project’s mission: ensuring safe disinfection without compromising efficacy.
Scientific Progress and Practical Solutions
Participants reviewed a suite of innovative tools developed during the project, ranging from high-level climate impact assessments to granular monitoring techniques. Key highlights included:
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Forecasting Tools: Predictive models designed to help water managers anticipate changes in raw water quality under future climate scenarios.
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DOM Fingerprinting: Advanced characterization of Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) to better understand the precursors of DBP formation.
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Real-Time Monitoring: The deployment of sensor technologies that provide immediate data on water composition.
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Treatment Innovations: Scalable solutions and strategies to reduce the presence of DBPs in drinking water systems.
A central theme of the Girona meeting was the “bridge” between science and policy. As intoDBP prepares its final deliverables, the board discussed how to best package project findings into practical toolkits and policy recommendations.
