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Digital Decision Tool for Water Ecosystem Restoration and Pollution Management in the Danube Region

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Imagine the Danube River as a giant circulatory system for Europe, but it's currently clogged and unhealthy. This project creates a digital map and toolkit that helps managers see exactly where the problems are and how to fix them. It's like a GPS for river health that tells you the best way to clean the water and protect towns from floods.

By the numbers
79 million
inhabitants in the Danube River Basin
52%
of rivers not meeting good chemical status
9
Demonstration Pilot Sites
22
expert organizations in consortium
The business problem

What needed solving

Over half of the rivers in the Danube basin fail chemical status tests, threatening the health of 79 million people and the local economy. There is a lack of transparent, data-driven tools to prioritize restoration and protect against pollution.

The solution

What was built

An integrated DALIA digital tool and a Knowledge Hub for water management optimization and decision-making.

Audience

Who needs this

Water utility companiesEnvironmental consultancy firmsRegional water authoritiesIndustrial pollution control SMEs
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Environmental Engineering
SME
Target: Water treatment and restoration firm

If you are a restoration firm dealing with failing chemical water status—this project developed the DALIA tool that provides data for defensible and transparent decision-making. This allows you to prioritize prevention programs more effectively across the basin.

Civil Engineering
enterprise
Target: Flood defense and infrastructure contractor

If you are a contractor dealing with extreme weather events—this project developed a system to improve protection of local communities from pollution threats and floods. It uses 9 Demonstration Pilot Sites to test real-world solutions.

Agri-Tech
mid-size
Target: Precision irrigation and runoff management company

If you are a tech provider dealing with river pollution—this project developed a knowledge hub that integrates data from 9 countries. This helps you align your technology with regional water management policies.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for using the DALIA tool?

Based on available project data, there is no specific pricing or cost mentioned for the tool; it is integrated into the Danube Mission Hub for decision-making.

Is the solution available at an industrial scale?

The project uses 9 Demonstration Pilot Sites across 6 countries to test and scale solutions, aiming for multiplication across the wider Danube River Basin.

How is the IP or licensing handled for the developed tools?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the tool is designed for integration into the Danube Mission Hub.

How does this integrate with existing water management systems?

The DALIA tool is specifically designed to be integrated into the Danube Mission Hub to provide end users with crucial information for optimization.

What is the timeline for the deployment of these tools?

The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-12-31, indicating the tools are being developed and piloted during this window.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is highly diverse with 22 partners across 9 countries, showing a strong regional reach. While it is research-heavy (7 universities and 5 research institutes), it includes 5 SMEs and 2 industrial partners, ensuring that the 9 pilot sites are grounded in practical application rather than just theory.

How to reach the team

Contact ORSZAGOS VIZUGYI FOIGAZGATOSAG in Hungary

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find a partner for the 3rd party scaling calls in the Danube region.

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