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Spatial planning

In a densily populated country, such as the Netherlands, urban and rural planning requires specific knowledge. Aqua-Terra Nova, based in one of the most consolidated areas in Europe, we offer experience in efficient integrated urban and rural planning. ...

Water system

Globally the relentless growth of demand for water and periodic droughts lead to water stress and shortage. Pollution, the increase of (partially treated) waste water, run-off from expanding cities, releasing agricultural fertilizers, the contamination of aquifers; all contribute to a scarcity of sufficient clean interregional water. ...

Water technology

Technical solutions are important for the optimization of process water for industries and agriculture. Based on knowledge and experience Aqua-Terra Nova develops solutions for good and sufficient irrigation water for agricultural areas (i.e. horticulture) in respect to minimizing water footprints, even on clustered scale. Monitoring and improving...

Water quality

Water quality is globally an important issue. In urban areas sanitation and surface water quality directly affect high numbers of people. Also, the European Framework Directive demands focus of countries on water quality in natural systems. ...

Ecology

In the EU plants, animals and areas are protected in nature conservation laws, for instance through Habitat directives or Bird directives. These laws state that the potentially negative effect of projects in or in the vicinity of conservation areas, called the Natura 2000-network, need to be assessed before projects can be realized. Aqua-Terra...

Environment

Business activities that may cause pollution or that pose another risk to the environment are regulated by legislation. You must ensure that you have appropriate authorisation for the activities your business carries out. Some types of permit are issued by province, others by your local municipality or water board. ...

Legionella

In public utilities like hospitals, hotels and schools contamination of drinking water with bacteria and viruses has to be prevented. Especially the bacteria Legionella that causes the legionellosis disease has to be prevented in drinking water systems which can grow fast. In most countries contamination with Legionella is prevented by adding c...

Consultancy

If your company or government requires custom knowledge and advice for complex questions and projects Aqua-Terra Nova can assist you with specialists that help to solve your complex questions and escort you through complex projects. As an independent research and consultancy, we offer you the opportunity to use our expertise. Based on your...