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What to measure? And how?: Mapping current and future needs for water quality monitoring in urban areas
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What to measure? And how? – mapping current and future needs for water quality monitoring in urban areas Urban water systems are transitioning towards circular, sustainable models. This transition requires comprehensive water quality data to identify pollution hotspots, plan mitigation strategies, and evaluate their effectiveness. However, current monitoring methods are costly, generate fragmented data, and are insufficient for city-wide applications. The URBAN M2O project addresses these challenges by developing integrated monitoring and modeling solutions tailored to end-user needs, including water utilities and environmental authorities. This paper presents preliminary results from mapping current and future monitoring requirements across Europe through legislative reviews, stakeholder questionnaires, and co-creation workshops. Findings reveal significant discrepancies between EU and national regulations, gaps in data sharing, and emerging needs for high-resolution indicators covering chemical, microbial, and microplastic contaminants. These insights will guide the design of next-generation tools for cost-effective, system-wide monitoring, enabling robust pollution control strategies.
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Water quality monitoring Urban water systems Stakeholder engagement Data integration Investment costs