WP 2: Pharmacy-driven and at-source water treatment pilots for reducing water pollution by pharmaceuticals

From lab to practice: testing real-world solutions

Here, PREWAPHARM puts theory into action. In seven pilot projects, we test innovative solutions both in how medications are prescribed and managed, and how water is treated at high-risk sites like hospitals.

These pilots aim to reduce pharmaceutical residues before they enter water systems, combining behavioural interventions with cutting-edge technology. Outcomes will inform scalable models for use across the region.

(Led by Dr. Eelko Hak (RUG) and Pieter-Jan de Buyck (VITO))

Updates on this work package will be shared soon.