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The interview dealt with topics as diverse as drought, water management, reuse, desalination, rehabilitation of infrastructures, tariffs and their spread across the territory, as well as social tariffs. It is part of one of the strategic objectives of LIS-Water, which is to contribute to a society that is more informed and aware of water issues and to support its more active and effective intervention in the discussion and resolution of these problems.
It refers that we are reusing only 1 to 2% of the wastewater we produce. We can increase this amount to 10% to 20%. Countries like Israel and even Spain are already far above, given the special difficulties of water scarcity that they have. There is a significant potential for development in Portugal and this orientation is foreseen in the next Strategic Plan for Water Supply and Management of Waste and Rainwater (PENSAARP 2030), with recent legislation already existing on this matter.
He warns that the Strategic Plan foresees a global investment of 5.5 billion euros for the next decade, half of which are to rehabilitate infrastructure. If we don’t pay enough attention to rehabilitation, we make a mistake. We have to renew the infrastructures at a pace that guarantees that they are always kept in good condition. If we annually renew 1%, in 100 years we will have a renewed network. If we annually renew 2%, in 50 years we will have a renewed network. Infrastructure lasts between 50 and 100 years, so a 1% to 2% renewal policy ensures that the supply system is always in good condition. If this policy is not in place, as has been the case, increasing problems arise, including significant water losses.
The interview published in DECO Proteste on July 27, 2023 is available at https://www.deco.proteste.pt/casa-energia/agua/noticias/jaime-melo-baptista-reutilizacao-agua-minima-portugal
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The vision of Associação LIS-Water – Lisbon International Center for Water is to contribute to a better world through better water governance. It thus promotes more effective, efficient and resilient water supply and wastewater and rainwater management services, within the framework of sustainable development objectives.
These water services are essential for the well-being of citizens and for economic activities, with a clear impact on improving public health, environmental sustainability and mitigating risks, namely arising from climate change.. They generate benefits in terms of job creation, economic growth, increased social stability and reduced conflicts, contributing to a more developed, peaceful, equitable and healthy society.
LIS-Water’s mission is thus to reinforce public policies, regulation and management of water services for the benefit of society, integrating the best knowledge in management, economics, engineering, law, social sciences, communication and other relevant areas.
Together with its partners, the association intends to make available and produce the best and most up-to-date knowledge at an international level and to transfer it continuously to decision-makers, water professionals, industry and society.
In this way, we will make our contribution towards achieving the great goals of humanity regarding better water governance, for a better world.
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The members of LIS-Water represent the main players in the water sector in Portugal.
Public institution for research and scientific and technological development in Portugal, one of the largest civil engineering laboratories in the world.
Non-profit entity, formed by the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities, to carry out information, training, research, technical advice, international cooperation on relevant topics for Local Authorities.
Business association that represents and defends the collective interests of private companies that intervene in the environmental sector, acting as a dynamic player in the development of the market in the environmental sector.
Network of entities that aims to develop synergies and maximize potential for the development of the water sector in the world, promoting alliances and partnerships between national institutions and nations committed to the sustainable use of water and the enhancement of water resources.
The AdP Group is responsible for the integrated management of the urban water cycle, providing services to Municipalities, which are simultaneously shareholders of the companies managing multi-municipal systems, and directly serving the population through municipal water supply and sanitation systems.
