AQUICIRC

The AQUICIRC project aims to advance the design, monitoring, and optimization of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) systems as a sustainable solution for water scarcity and circular water use. The project focuses on understanding the behaviour and transport of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in aquifers recharged with treated wastewater and other alternative water sources. It seeks to develop and apply integrated hydrogeological and groundwater transport models, coupled with real-time sensor data, to improve MAR system performance in terms of water storage, pollutant attenuation, and overall water quality. Additionally, AQUICIRC evaluates the effectiveness of enhanced MAR designs and natural attenuation processes across diverse environmental settings, while implementing low-cost, sensor-based monitoring and control systems. By combining field experiments, modelling, and digital technologies, the project aims to enable scalable, data-driven, and climate-resilient groundwater recharge solutions that support sustainable water management and circular water economies.