PNRR Investment: Reduction of losses in water distribution networks, including digitization and network monitoring - Italy
Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
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Description
The fragmented and inefficient management of water resources has led to significant losses of water resources, with an average level of dispersion exceeding 50% in the south of the country. The objective of the project is to significantly reduce losses of drinking water by upgrading and modernizing water distribution networks through advanced control systems that allow monitoring of the main nodes and the most sensitive points of the network.
The Italian situation is characterized by a fragmented and inefficient management of water resources, by an antiquated distribution network (35 per cent of the pipelines are between 31 and 50 years old) and by the scarce effectiveness and industrial capacity of the actors involved in the water sector, especially in the South. This framework determines a high level of water dispersion: in distribution for civil use, the average loss is 40 %, with peaks exceeding 50 % in the south of the country.
The project aims at upgrading 25 drinking water networks, digitizing them and transforming them into an "intelligent network" that favours the optimal management of water resources, reducing losses and waste. The advanced control systems will allow the monitoring of flow rates, operating pressures and water quality parameters not only of the main nodes, but also of the sensitive points of the network.
The investment pursues the following objectives:
- Obtain a reduction of losses in drinking water networks;
- Increasing the resilience of water systems to climate change;
- Strengthen the digitization of networks, to be transformed into an "intelligent network", to
promote optimal management of water resources, reduce waste and limit inefficiencies.
At least 40% of the available resources of the measure must be allocated in the southern regions (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily).
The measure contributes to the achievement of the following SDGs:
- 6.4, increasing water use efficiency in all sectors and ensuring sustainable withdrawals and supplies of drinking water, to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people affected by it;
- 6.5, implementing integrated water resource management at all levels.
MASE - Ministry of Environment end Energy Security
Government bodies of the optimal territorial areas (EGATO)
Trustee managers of the integrated water service
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
SDG 14 targets covered
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Resident population and users of the integrated water service in Italy
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Contact Information
Giorgio, General Director of DG - Financial Management, Monitoring, Reporting and Control (PNRR Department – MASE)
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