Safe Water for All

WaterFall

WaterFall strengthens Finland’s water security by enhancing the resilience of drinking water systems. The project addresses risks from climate change, aging infrastructure, and geopolitics. It supports utilities with tools and data to anticipate threats and make long-term, sustainable decisions from water source to end user.

Funders

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Vesi

Project information

Project duration

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Funded by

Research Council of Finland

Funding amount

2 999 388 EUR

Project coordinator

Other university or unit

Contact information

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Other persons

Project description

In an increasingly uncertain world, the safety of water can no longer be taken for granted. Climate change, demographic shifts, geopolitical tensions, and aging infrastructure challenge Finland’s ability to provide secure and equal access to clean water. WaterFall strengthens water security and resilience from source to tap by developing new management approaches and decision-making tools. The project brings together experts from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Finnish Environment Institute, University of Oulu, University of Lapland, National Defence University, and Demos Helsinki. Through risk scenarios, GIS and data analysis, fieldwork, and multicriteria decision frameworks, the project supports water utilities in anticipating threats and making long-term, sustainable choices. WaterFall reinforces national readiness and contributes to safe water access as a pillar of societal resilience.

Research groups

Infrastructure and Transport

THL

Finnish Environment Institute

University of Lapland