As has been clearly shown, Granollers has an industrial network with a growing interest in sustainability, resource-use efficiency, and reducing dependence on potable water, especially in a context of increasing water stress and stricter regulations.

Granollers has advanced infrastructure for water reuse, such as the EDAR (Wastewater Treatment Plant) and the Can Cabanyes water regeneration system. Once treated, the water passes through an artificial wetland where it undergoes a natural treatment based on biological processes and is subsequently subjected to additional filtration and disinfection at the ERA (Water Regeneration Plant), resulting in reclaimed water suitable for new uses.

Currently, the city has a reclaimed water distribution network of around 12 km, with expansion projects underway that highlight the growth potential of this resource.

However, despite this technological foundation and the growing interest from companies and institutions (such as the Besòs Tordera Consortium, the Catalan Water Agency, and the Granollers City Council) significant barriers still remain: high costs, regulatory uncertainty, and a lack of viable and scalable business models.

It is important not to frame the issue solely as a technological one, but as a systemic challenge: governance, regulation, infrastructure, and business models must all be considered.

This Learning Opportunity addresses the challenge not only from a technological perspective, but from a systemic one, integrating governance, regulation, infrastructure, and economic models. Participants will work with real stakeholders to design solutions that promote the use of reclaimed water and contribute to a more sustainable, resilient, and resource-efficient industry.

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Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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Associate partner

Ajuntament de Granollers (Granollers City Council)

Associate partner

Ajuntament de Granollers (Granollers City Council)