In the Regional Unit of Pella, the University of Western Macedonia in cooperation with the Municipal Water Supply and Sewterage Company of Almopia is preparing a special hydrogeological – hydrochemical study for the assessment of the presence of arsenic and other pollutant parameters in groundwater and surface water systems of the region.
REGIONAL UNIT OF PELLAS
PELLA – ASSESSMENT OF ARSENIC AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS IN SURFACE AND GROUNDWATERS OF ALMOPIA MUNICIPALITY, GREECE
PROJECT PROMOTERS
- University of Western Macedonia
- Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Company of Almopia
OBJECTIVES
- Review and assessment of the current situation
- Design and implementation of a programme of sampling and analysis of groundwater and surface water
- Final study and proposals for treatment
RESULTS
- Identification and exploitation of good quality groundwater for the region’s water supply
- Designing and implementing specific arrangements for protective measures to safeguard the health of residents
- Rational management of water resources based on the investigation and evaluation of the geological, hydrogeological and geochemical characteristics of the area
225.000€
BUDGET222.000€
FUNDINGThis project benefits from a 222.000€ funding from the EEA Grants (funding period 2014-2021), which represent the contribution of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway towards a green, competitive, and inclusive Europe and national funding..
