Innovation in water use and emission reduction

Innovation in water use and
emission reduction
Agnes van Zoelen
Dutch regional water authority
Hoogheemraadschap van Schieland en de
Krimpenerwaard –Provincie Zuid-Holland
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Introduction: a regional water authority
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Water governance and management
Quality of surface water and groundwater
Waste water treatment
Flood prevention
Decentralised
Financially self-sufficient
Embedded in overall democratic structure
Drinking water (not part of our organisation)
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Future view
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AquaReUse: high quality irrigation water
for horticulture
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Administrative agreement: towards
zero-emission for greenhouses in 2027
– Regional co-operation of municipalities, water
authorities and business organisations
– Active in 5 areas:
 Irrigation water supply for greenhouses
 Awareness of growers on emissions
 Permit issue and enforcement
 Monitoring of pollutants in surface water
 Investing in local waste water treatment
plants
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