DRINKADRIA (BARI) (DTA.AD002.008)
Thematic area
Earth system science and environmental technologies
Project area
Gestione sostenibile ed efficiente delle risorse naturali, degli ecosistemi e della biodiversità (DTA.AD002)Structure responsible for the research project
Water research institute (IRSA)
Project manager
COSTANTINO MASCIOPINTO
Phone number: 0805820501
Email: MASCIOPINTO@IRSA.CNR.IT
Abstract
General aim of DRINKADRIA is the optimization of integrated water supply management with specific regard to sustainable long-term water demand and resources availability and water supply systems efficiency with regard to climate change and socio-economic aspects recognizing specific situation in Adriatic region with 2 main pillars:
(1) Water resources management (WRM) - in ADRIA region water resources are facing different human and natural (incl. climate change) pressures, causing alterations in water quantity and quality. For protection of drinking water resources EU WFD foster establishing of special protection regimes, which are not yet fully implemented in all partner countries.
(2) Water supply system (WSS) management - characteristics of WSS in ADRIATIC region are: ageing infrastructure, increased demand (seasonal fluctuations - tourism; high water losses; low economic efficiency and issues related to water governance processes; wasteful, non-sustainable use).
Start date of activity
01/11/2013
Keywords
drinking water, Water resources management, Water supply system
Last update: 09/05/2025