SOLUCIR

Innovative solutions to integrate decentralized and circular water systems that enhance urban resilience to water scarcity.

The SOLUCIR project promotes new ways of managing water in cities through decentralized and circular systems that enable resource reuse and reduce dependence on ageing infrastructure. Its goal is to address water scarcity and climate-related challenges.

The project analyses the main technical, financial, regulatory and social barriers that hinder the large-scale adoption of these solutions. Based on 23 real-life experiences already in operation, SOLUCIR develops demonstration studies in collaboration with water utilities and local stakeholders to demonstrate their feasibility, scalability and environmental benefits.

SOLUCIR integrates digital tools and artificial intelligence to improve decision-making, assess health and environmental risks, and facilitate new business models based on the circular economy. The project also strengthens the capacity of water service providers and public authorities to support the implementation of more sustainable and resilient water systems.

Eurecat participates in the project through the Applied Artificial Intelligence technological unit, leading the work package focused on digital tools and risk-based decision-support models, and through the Water, Air and Soil unit, leading one of the demonstration studies linked to existing pilot sites.

The SOLUCIR project, funded by the Horizon Europe programme, is coordinated by the Urban Water Management and Hydroinformatics Group of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and brings together a diverse consortium of universities, research and technology organisations, utilities and key stakeholders in the European water sector. By combining scientific knowledge, technological expertise and real-world validation, the project aims to generate tangible impact in the circular and decentralized management of water resources.