UrbanM2O Project

URBAN M2O is an EU-funded project focused on improving how cities monitor and manage water quality. The project aims to generate the critical insights needed to design and implement risk-based urban water quality management plans, ensuring healthier environments, resilient infrastructure, and zero pollution impact on people and nature. With a diverse consortium of 20 partners, URBAN M2O delivers: ✅ AI-enhanced, resource-efficient monitoring technologies ✅ Integrated water quality models and harmonized data systems ✅ Open-access digital twins to pinpoint pollution hotspots ✅ Tailored guidance to help urban water managers prioritise actions URBAN M2O will bring its cutting-edge solutions to life in three operational Case Studies, each chosen to reflect the diverse challenges faced by European urban water systems: - Barcelona/Sant Adrià de Besòs (BCN CS) – The Water Scarce City A city where water stress is intensified by climate change, BCN CS focuses on integrated monitoring in a complex urban environment, with challenges in water reuse and seasonal variability. - Copenhagen (CPH CS) – The Blue-Green Climate City Known for its forward-thinking climate adaptation, CPH CS will showcase how Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and hybrid grey-blue-green infrastructure can be effectively monitored and managed for urban resilience. - Zürich (ZRH CS) – The Urban Water Test Lab With advanced infrastructure and digital capabilities, ZRH CS serves as a testbed for quaternary treatment and AI-driven monitoring of emerging pollutants across interconnected water matrices. These sites represent varying degrees of infrastructure maturity, digitalization, pollution hotspots, and climate conditions. By leveraging existing surveillance and research efforts, URBAN M2