NALAS is happy to be a partner in WATERVILL, an Interreg Euro-MED Programme-funded project. WATERVILL aims to improve and climate-proof water management in rural and mountain areas of the Mediterranean facing water scarcity, increasingly exacerbated by climate change and ageing local water supply systems.

WATERVILL – Innovative solutions for enhancing village water supply and addressing water scarcity for resilient rural and mountain areas – focuses on modernising small, independent water-supply systems through smart technologies, nature-based solutions and community-led governance. By reducing water losses, improving distribution and enhancing climate resilience, WATERVILL will benefit thousands of citizens across the region.


Implemented by a transnational consortium of 12 partners and two associated partners, WATERVILL brings together municipalities, universities, associations of local authorities and water associations. The project has been allocated a total of 3,687,000€ in funding, including 2,950,000€ in Interreg co-financing.

Over its 45-month implementation period (September 2025 – May 2029), WATERVILL will work towards the following main objectives:


• Optimise and modernise rural water supply systems to detect leaks, monitor water consumption and improve water quality;
• Promote nature-based solutions to safeguard water resources;
• Share knowledge and build capacity among representatives of local authorities and water management professionals for the replication of project solutions;
• Strengthen cooperation between local communities and neighbouring regions;
• Raise awareness among local communities to drive behavioural change for more sustainable water use.


The project will deliver:


• Better planning tools: creation of a decision support system as a digital platform for improved water management strategies;
• Real-life testing: smart solutions and nature-based methods will be tested in four rural areas: Žabljak (Montenegro), Bitola (North Macedonia), Ilirska Bistrica (Slovenia), Teslić (Bosnia and Herzegovina) to identify what works best;
• Knowledge transfer and capacity-building: best practices and training will be shared regionally and beyond through e-learning and a network of practitioners.


In its role as a project partner, NALAS coordinates the sharing of knowledge and best practices, helps develop common strategies and ensures that tested solutions are replicated across the region. Its expertise in local governance and regional cooperation helps strengthen the project’s wide impact and reach.
















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