- The program will analyze up to 500 wastewater samples with over 500 tests each.
- The initiative is part of the EU4Health program led by HaDEA.
- The project aligns with the revised European directive on wastewater treatment.
- Veolia collaborates with CSIC, Cetaqua, and the University of Santiago de Compostela.
Overview
Veolia is spearheading a European epidemiological surveillance program using wastewater as a health indicator. The initiative aims to detect emerging health threats early, enhancing public health responses across urban areas in Europe.
Program Details
The program involves analyzing up to 500 wastewater samples, each undergoing more than 500 tests. These analyses target pollutants, viruses, bacteria, and drug residues, providing a comprehensive overview of potential health risks.
EU4Health and One Health Strategy
This initiative is part of the EU4Health program, led by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA). It aligns with the revised European directive on wastewater treatment and the European “One Health” strategy, which focuses on collective behavior analysis, public policy impact assessment, and threat identification.
Collaboration and Experience
Veolia collaborates with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Cetaqua, and the University of Santiago de Compostela. The project builds on over a decade of wastewater monitoring experience in Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville, covering nearly a third of Spain's population.
