Nat4Wat Tool

What’s Nat4Wat?

Nat4Wat is an online decision-support tool designed to help users select, compare, and explore nature-based solutions (NBS) for water management. It provides a structured approach to choosing the best NBS for wastewater treatment and stormwater management

Key Features & Objectives

  • Comprehensive Catalog: Browse an extensive selection of nature-based solutions for different water challenges.

  • Intelligent Selection: The tool uses advanced algorithms to recommend the best solutions based on water requirements and contextual data.

  • Scenario Planning: Users can input their own data, such as water type, rainfall, catchment area, soil conditions, and co-benefits, to receive tailored recommendations.

  • Pre-Design Estimations: Models help estimate the required surface area for implementing specific solutions.

  • Scientific & Market Insights: Access a catalog of technology providers, relevant market cases, and successful case studies.

  • Decision-Making Support: Apply multi-criteria decision analysis to compare options based on environmental impact, costs, circularity, social benefits, and technical feasibility.

  • API for Developers: Enables integration with city-scale planning tools and water management systems.

Benefits of using Nat4Wat

  • Informed Decision-Making: Find the best nature-based solution for your needs based on real-world data.

  • Scalability: Applicable for projects of all sizes—from households to urban and industrial settings.

  • Sustainability: Promote green infrastructure and circular economy approaches.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Ideal for municipalities, researchers, businesses, and policymakers.

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