Cetaqua
Galicia

Created in 2011 by Viaqua, the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).

Lines of research of Cetaqua Galicia

Through our 3 lines of research our centre is a benchmark for the application of scientific knowledge to the water cycle, especially in the field of wastewater treatment and recovery, at regional, national and European level.

More about our lines of research
Las líneas de investigación de Cetaqua: agua 4.0. Las líneas de investigación de Cetaqua: biofactoría y recuperación de recursos. Gestión de infraestructuras críticas y resiliencia Sostenibilidad ambiental, económica y social

Projects of note

In Cetaqua Galicia we take part in R&D&I projects aimed at achieving transformative outcomes. These are some of them:

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  • BioReCer

    Optimisation of existing certification schemes to promote the use of organic raw materials

  • WalNUT

    Technological solutions for redesigning nutrient supply chains from wastewater and brine.

  • CIGAT Biofactoría

    Production and recovery of high value-added by-products in waste water

  • CONSERVAL

    Development of technologies for the reuse of by-products and wastewater from the canning industry in Galicia and Northern Portugal.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the main governing body. It defines strategy, annual plans and budgets, approves major projects and activities, and oversees financial management.

  • Chairman

    Iván José Vicente

    VIAQUA
  • Member

    Carlos Closa

    CSIC
  • Vice Chairwoman

    Ana Tejeiro

    VIAQUA
  • Member

    Antonio López

    USC
  • Secretary

    Mª Teresa Abalde

    VIAQUA
  • Vocal

    Alberto Sánchez

    Veolia
  • Member

    Alicia Gil García

    AGBAR

Scientific-Technical Council

The Scientific-Technical Council is appointed by the Board of Trustees and acts as an advisory body. It advises the centre on research policies, offers technical assistance, and evaluates business requirements.

  • Chairwoman

    Leticia Rodríguez

    VIAQUA
  • Vocal

    Borja Sáez

    AGBAR
  • Vocal

    Miguel Rodríguez

    UVIGO
  • Vice Chairman

    Pedro Revilla

    CSIC
  • 1st Vice Chairman

    Juan Manuel Lema

    USC
  • Member

    María del Carmen Veiga

    UDC
  • Member

    Philippe Rougé

    AGBAR

Certifications

  • In 2017, the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness of the Spanish Government certified Cetaqua Galicia as a Technological Innovation Support Centre (CAIT), the first which focuses solely on water and the environment, and the only one in Santiago.

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  • UNE 166002:2014 of the R&D&I management system.

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  • Through the Joint Unit “Innovation Centre for Advanced Water Treatment Systems” (CIGAT), Cetaqua Galicia has been collaborating with Viaqua and the Galician Innovation Agency (GAIN) since 2015. As a team, we develop and transfer new technological solutions to the market that help transition from linear to circular economy models.

  • Cetaqua Galicia has been audited by AUDELCO, Auditoría y Certificación, S. A., in accordance with the provisions of Article 30 of the Prevention Services Regulations, having issued a favourable opinion in a report dated 21/07/2020, Ref. 22009-CET-02.

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Cetaqua Galicia

Rúa Jose Villar Granjel, 33
15898, Santiago de Compostela,
Spain

[t] 981 52 53 23
[e] info@cetaqua.com

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