The Horizon Europe-funded intoDBP project was a key highlight at the 14th International AEDyR Congress this week, where project partner Canal de Isabel II presented the project’s research on improving the safety of drinking water. Patricia Gómez represented Canal de Isabel II at the event, which took place from June 24-26 in Tenerife and gathered over a thousand leading experts from the global water sector.
The IntoDBP (Expanding knowledge on the formation of Disinfection By-Products) project aims to advance understanding of how potentially harmful disinfection by-products (DBPs) form during water treatment and their impact on human health. The international consortium, comprising 16 partners from 10 countries, is a testament to the global commitment to ensuring water quality.
During her presentation, Gómez detailed the Madrid case study, conducted at the pilot plant of the Valmayor Drinking Water Treatment Plant (ETAP). This study focuses on optimizing the use of monochloramine, a common disinfectant whose improper formation can lead to unwanted DBPs. The research involved the implementation of an innovative chlorine-ammonia mixing system (MITO3X®) and the installation of two advanced UV-VIS sensors to detect DBPs in real-time.
The presentation at the AEDyR Congress, a premier event for desalination and reuse, underscores the importance of innovation in addressing modern water challenges like emerging contaminants and process efficiency. The IntoDBP project is at the forefront of this effort, providing actionable solutions for healthier drinking water across Europe.
