For this purpose, the GISmart Rhemediation project has been launched, with implementation from September 2025 to May 2026.
It is implemented by the Agency of Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre (AGCC) in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Agency “Apele Moldovei”, Environmental Protection Agency, Institute of Zoology and European partners, with the financial support of the European Union.
As the project manager from the Agency of Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre, Daniela Pryasca, told Logos Press, the project “Evaluation of water treatment technology using microalgae based on SIGSNL spatial data” is realized by AGCC within the European initiative RHE-MEDiation. Its main objective is to improve water quality in the basin of the river Ischnovec through the implementation of innovative environmental solutions and digital management tools, provided that the feasibility of the study is confirmed.
The main objective of the project is to evaluate the effectiveness of GREEN DUNE® technology, a modular photobioreactor that uses microalgae to bioremediate water contaminated with excess nitrogen, phosphorus, heavy metals, pesticides and other substances. Simply put, it is a process of cleaning the aquatic environment using living organisms that break down pollutants. The system is characterized by high efficiency, compact design and modular expandability. An additional advantage of this technology is the multi-purpose use of microalgae biomass – as a biofertilizer, energy source or for aquaculture purposes
The GISmart Rhemediation project simultaneously combines biological methods of water treatment with digital tools for spatial analysis, as it envisages integration of spatial data into the State Geographic Information System at the local level (SIGSNL), which will enable local public administration authorities to make more informed management decisions.
Five local public administration authorities are participating in the project: the cities of Sângera and Ialoveni, as well as the villages of Băcioi, Dănceni and Nimoreni. The local administrations will be trained and supported in working with the GIS platform SIGSNL – a geoportal designed for storing and publishing spatial data such as: pollution sites; water supply and sewerage schemes; information on land use and ownership; topography and hydrology. These data are needed to select sites for piloting photobioreactor installation, modeling the spread of pollutants, monitoring ecosystem health and assessing the impact of interventions.
The project will result in a study of water quality in the Ishnovets River and adjacent water bodies. Based on the data obtained, local authorities will be able to manage environmental information more effectively. A roadmap for scaling up and replicating the technology at the national level will be developed. The project will also promote environmental awareness and citizen involvement.
The project is funded under the European Union’s HORIZON Europe / EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” program, through the RHE-MEDiation – OC4ARs sub-grant mechanism. The maximum amount of funding is 100 thousand euros.
