Details on the pilot plant in Hüll published in the Hydrogeology Journal
Abstract Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) with stormwater remains underexplored in rural settings due to uncertainties related to source-water variability, treatment performance, and groundwater-quality impacts. This study presents the design and hydrogeochemical evaluation of a stormwater-based MAR pilot site implemented in 2024 in Hüll (Bavaria, Germany), a flood-prone agricultural region underlain by a heterogeneous Tertiary aquifer. […]
Smart-SWS in Deutsche Welle article on groundwater protection
A recent article by Deutsche Welle highlights strategies for protecting groundwater resources in the face of increasing water scarcity. The article also features our MAR pilot site in the Hallertau region as an example of how treated rainwater can be stored in the subsurface and made available for future use. The pilot site demonstrates the […]
Final project event in the German Hop Museum
At our final project event at the German Hop Museum in Wolnzach, we presented the results and experiences gained during the four-year SMART-SWS project. It became clear how crucial the Hüll pilot site was in demonstrating the practical feasibility of the approach and in developing a transferable blueprint for managed aquifer recharge in rural areas. […]
ISMAR12 in South Africa
From April 28 to May 2, the 12th International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge took place in Stellenbosch, South Africa. With two presentations, we were able to present both our pilot plant and the quality monitoring of rivers to assess their suitability for MAR. The exchange with scientists from various countries on their experiences with […]
WaX Discussion Paper on Water Storage
We are pleased that we were also able to contribute to the third and final impulse paper of the WaX funding measure, which focuses on water storage. Examples of storage applications are presented for both urban and rural areas, further promoting the practical transfer of the funding measure. The impulse paper can be downloaded here: […]
WaX Final Conference in Berlin
On March 12 and 13, 2025, the final conference of our WaX funding measure took place in Berlin and we are pleased that we were able to present our results from the past 3 years. In his presentation, Prof. Baumann focused on the one hand on the model implementation of the large-scale storage, which clearly […]
Presentation of the pilot site in Hüll
The implementation of our pilot plant, for which we have developed a technical design with a measurement concept in intensive preparation, has been underway since mid-September 2024. On November 20, the plant was presented to the representatives of the authorities and practitioners involved in Hüll at the Hop Research Center. We are very pleased about […]
WaX Factsheets for Water Storage
In the cross-cutting topic of “water storage”, joint projects within the WaX funding measure have looked at how phases of water surplus and water shortage can be balanced out. We are pleased to be able to make a contribution with our two storage solutions. The 28 profiles clearly show the diversity of the measures and […]
WaX Discussion Paper on Drought
The second discussion paper of the WaX funding measure focuses on drought and low water. Based on eight points, new scientific findings and practical application tools from the WaX projects are presented, which provide impetus for regional and local stakeholders and support them in dealing with drought and low water. The discussion paper can be […]
Set-up of the pilot site begins
The Smart-SWS concept makes it possible to balance the landscape water balance by combining flood protection and drought prevention. In fall 2024, the pilot plant for Smart-SWS will be set up and tested in Hüll on the grounds of the Society for Hop Research. The plant is intended to improve the existing flood protection and […]