Description
Extreme hydrological events are an increasing challenge for public drinking water supply. Against the background of climate projections up to 2100, there is a considerable pressure to act to ensure drinking water supply. Research is needed for example to better predict extreme events with regard to their impact on available raw water resources. Using an existing numerical groundwater model as an example, its predicitvity shall be improved by data analysis, calibration and data assimilation. In the future, real measured values shall be steadily assimilated into the model in order to adapt it continuously. The aim is, that the numerical groundwater model represents the reality more exactly and therefore a improved basis for the management of the raw water resource results.
Project leader
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rainer Helmig
apl. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Class
Researcher
Tim Jupe (M.Sc.)
Duration
02/2022 - 01/2025
Partner
TZW: DVGW-Technologiezentrum Wasser (Project coordinator)
Fraunhofer Institut für integrierte Schaltungen
Harzwasserwerke GmbH
Ingenieurgesellschaft Prof. Kobus und Partner GmbH
IWW Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wasserforschung gGmbH
MOcons GmbH & Co. KG
Technische Universität Clausthal
Wasserversorgung Rheinhessen-Pfalz GmbH
Zweckverband Landeswasserversorgung
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Funding
The Consortium "TrinkXtrem"
In the BMBF research project TrinkXtrem, water supply companies from different regions of Germany are cooperating with research institutions to adapt the management of drinking water supplies in Germany to extreme climatic events such as droughts or heavy rainfall. The aim is to respond to special hydrological situations in a scientifically sound and forward-looking manner. Precautionary concepts as well as methodological and digital tools are being developed. These will then be implemented in representative model regions. The project consortium consists of ten partners and five associated partners.
Contact
Rainer Helmig
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. h.c.Emeritus
Holger Class
apl. Prof. Dr.-Ing.Akademischer Oberrat, Deputy Head of the Department
Tim Jupe
M. Sc.Academic Staff