BL 21 – Regional Water Supply Basel-​Land 21

Overview

"Regional Water Supply Basel-Land 21", was an interdisciplinary research project of the Drinking Water Competence Centre at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (external pageeawag), which was carried out in cooperation with the Canton of Basel-Landschaft.

The overall research objectives of the project were:

  • To identify risks (microbial and chemical) in groundwater, karst springs and drinking water
  • To develop a better understanding of the factors influencing the quality of raw water in different water sources
  • To formulate recommendations on adjustments to water management and treatment strategies
  • To analyse the natural, social and economic challenges and potentials of regional water supply based on cross-sectoral studies

Together with PEGO, NARP carried out the sub-project "Basel-Landschaft Water Supply Structure", which aimed to provide information on potentially promising future water supply structures in various regions of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft. Based on a multi-criteria analysis and a survey of affected and involved actors in the canton, the project: 1) discussed the challenges facing the canton today and in the foreseeable future; 2) examined alternative structures; and 3) developed recommendations for action for the canton.

Period

2013–2019

Funding

  • Kanton Basel-Landschaft 

Collaborators

  • Prof. Dr Karin Ingold (PEGO)
  • Dr Alexander Widmer (PEGO)
  • Dr Eva Lieberherr (NARP)
  • Kathrin Steinmann (NARP)

Publications

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