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Pathogen Detection Sensors

Develop sensing strategies & novel sensors for pathogens detection

Microplastics & Emerging Contaminants Sensors

Develop novel sensors for microplastics and key chemical contaminants of emerging concern

Sewer Overflow & Interaction Models

Develop new models and approaches for sewer overflows and sewer/surface water interaction

Stormwater Pollutant Pathway Analysis

Assess sources and pathways of water pollutants via urban stormwater

Urban Water Decision-Support Platform

Support water utilities operators and policymakers in planning (long-term) and operational (short-term) tasks through the integration of an Urban Water Platform (UWP) for decision-support

Real-World Validation & Demonstration

Validate and demonstrate the approach and tools in real-world conditions

UrbaQuantum Framework & Stakeholder Engagement

Develop a framework for the effective application of the UrbaQuantum approach. Widely disseminate results & cooperate with the EU-scale stakeholder

Work Packages

WP-1 Project Management

WP1 coordinates the project tasks, milestones, and deliverables, and ensures compliance with EC financial and administrative procedures.

WP2 – Case studies & stakeholders’ engagement

WP2 defines UrbaQuantum studies, actively engages stakeholders, coordinates sampling/data collection, integrates WP3–WP5 in real-world conditions, and readies WP6 validation data.

WP3 – Sensors and sensing strategies development

WP3 develops, upgrades, and optimizes UrbaQuantum sensors, delivering initial versions early for data collection and iterative enhancements throughout the project.

WP4 – New models and strategiesWP4 – New models and strategies

WP4 is responsible for the development of the new models that will be developed in UrbaQuantum. These are fed with data from the sensors (WP3) and are also used as an important component of the DSS (WP5).

WP5 – The UrbaQuantum DSS (UWP)WP5 – The UrbaQuantum DSS (UWP)

WP5 deals with the UrbaQuantum urban water platform (UWP) development, which is our DSS. The UWP will enable risk-based decision-making and support the implementation of IUWM plans.

WP6 – Validations, assessments and demonstrationWP6 – Validations, assessments and demonstration

WP6 validates UrbaQuantum systems integrally, conducts real-world case study assessments, performs comprehensive performance and impact evaluations, and conducts technology demonstrations.

WP7 – Dissemination, Communication, Networking/ Clustering & Exploitation

WP7 orchestrates dissemination, communication, networking, exploitation project-wide, ensuring stakeholder-tailored outreach, data management, open knowledge distribution, and synergies with other initiatives.

CS in Greece (Attica)

Effluent wastewater from two WWTPs will undergo comprehensive laboratory chemical characterization, while novel in situ bacteria/virus, chemical, and microplastics/protozoa sensors monitor the same streams. Urban runoff samples will also be collected to assess pollutant pathways and validate sensor system performance.

CS in Spain (A Coruna)

Incidents of unpleasant taste and odours in tap water will be identified and characterised by comprehensively analysing WWTP influent, treated effluent, and drinking water samples using lab analyses and novel sensors to quantify potential causative substances and trace their origins.

CS in UK (The South West)

Bathing water quality in the river will be assessed by identifying and quantifying pollutant sources, focusing on surface runoff and CSOs. Analysis of drainage, wastewater, and citizen-collected river samples will use novel sensors and laboratory techniques to evaluate contamination levels.

CS in France (Paris)

Monitoring the river water quality, as well as all wastewater inputs to the river (from CSOs and wastewater treatment plants). Particular focus in this CS is put on microplastics.

UrbaQuantum Consortium

Start Date: 01/06/2025

Duration: 48 months

Funding: € 4,999,167.25

Partners: 18

Countries: 6

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