Description:

This Project studies the water resources management in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. The Project includes a series of studies and activities such as:

• Collection of historical meteorological data from various stations. The data will be used in the Project and will become available to the public.
• Study of the use of rainwater, and treatment and reuse of wastewater in small domestic systems. Development of a pilot harvesting system of rainwater (collection, treatment and use).
• Development of pilot systems for wastewater collection, treatment and reuse. This activity includes development of small constructed wetlands for domestic use.
• Study of the quality of irrigation returns. Development of methodology for the optimization of use of irrigation water.
• Study of possible reuse of irrigation return water.
• Suggestions for minimization of water discharge to the sea: study of possible use of additional pumping stations for irrigation, storage areas, groundwater recharge units.
• Suggestions for improvement of quality of irrigation return discharges to sensitive water systems (e.g., coastal lagoons) by use of constructed wetlands.
• Modeling and management proposals.
• Pilot study and monitoring of salinization of cultivated soils.
• Sample collection at selected problematic areas and analyses.
• Evaluation of various methods for restoration.
• Activities related to environmental education and awareness.