D4RUNOFF

Climate change is causing unexpected effects on our surroundings. It is making some places get more rain at unusual times, and these places are unprepared to receive so much rain. This leads to overworked and inefficient wastewater systems, allowing potential harmful pollutants and contaminants to infiltrate the surrounding environment.

Given the current situation, the overall objective of D4RUNOFF is to create a framework for the prevention and management of diffuse pollution from urban runoff through the data-driven design of hybrid nature-based solutions (NBS) adapted to the scenarios of current and future risks. This innovative approach will support water utilities, urban planners and policy makers in defining urban runoff and stormwater management plans to improve the quality of water discharged to public bodies. water, considering climate change.

The methods and tools developed in D4RUNOFF (novel measurements methods, online sensors, risk mapping, etc.) will be implemented, tested and validated in 3 demonstration sites covering climate conditions. Replicability of the results will be assessed in 5 sites: Pisa Sud (Italy), Algeciras (Spain), Ostrava (Czech Republic), Gdansk (Poland) and El Cairo (Egypt).