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An Integrated Project Funded by the European Commission under the Sustainable Development, Global Change and Ecosystems Thematic Priority Area.
  Contract Number: 018320
Project Cordinator: Dr. Theo van den Hoven KIWA Water Research Project Duration: 1st January 2006 to 31st December 2010
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 Forth TECHNEAU Regional Technology PlatformThe forth RTP took place in Tábor, Czech Republic, from June 5 - 6, 2008 and was hosted by the Czech National Institute of Public Health and SOVAK CR, the Water Supply and Sewerage Association of the Czech Republic. The workshop which was linked to the "Pitna Voda" conference, a regional biennial symposium of Czech and Slovak drinking water experts, and focussed on "Technology for Safe Drinking Water in Central and Eastern Europe".  Fourth TECHNEAU newsletter is available for downloadNewsletter 4 highlights recent activities and outputs from TECHNEAU. The most recent regional technology platform in Cape Town focussing on technologies for safe drinking water in Southern Africa is presented as well as highlights of the individual work areas. The newsletter also announces forthcoming events and gives an overview of Techneau publications.  Regional Technology Platform Cape Town, South AfricaNot only in industrialised but particularly in developing countries there is growing concern about the ability of traditional drinking water supply systems and existing technologies to cope with present and future demands and the increasing population. Taking place in Cape Town, South Africa on 29 November 2007, the third RTP therefore focussed on "Technology for Safe Drinking Water in Southern Africa"  Global Trends Affecting the Water CycleIn Work Area 1 ‘Rethink the system’ researchers from around the globe examined and defined region specific trends. This synopsis brings together the findings common to their separate studies. The intention is to provide an easy access guide to ten global trends that are likely to shape the water sector over the next 20 years. All of the trends examined here are expected to have widespread, significant effects on the world of water.  Consumer Preferences - An OverviewThe Techneau project is concerned with the supply of safe drinking water from source to tap and consumers’ preferences need to be understood if new developments are to be selected and introduced effectively. This report reviews the literature on consumer preferences for water supply services and discusses these in relation to other factors such as risk perceptions.
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About TechneauTECHNEAU, an integrated project funded by the european comission, challenges the ability of traditional system and technology solutions for drinking water supply to cope with present and future global threats and opportunities. This will be initiated through rethinking of current water supply options and by providing researched and demonstrated new and improved technologies for the whole water supply chain. More... |
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