INNOVA-MED Course on "Innovative processes and practices for wastewater treatment and re-use": Water treatment and reuse in Mediterranean countries

The FP6 project INNOVA-MED aims at coordinating research activities in the field of water treatment and reuse in the Mediterranean region. This coordination action, involving 13 active partners, started in January 2007 and will last 3 years.

Topical experts groups will identify proved methodologies for water and sludge quality assessment and monitoring as well as innovative technologies and processes for water reclamation and sludge reduction, treatment and disposal.

Efforts in communication and knowledge transfer and use will be crystallised in a centralised information facility and series of specialised courses aiming to increase capacity building in Mediterranean partners Countries. The first course on "Innovative processes and practices for wastewater treatment and re-use" will be hosted by the Ankara University, in Turkey, from 8-11 October 2007.