From management to search for resources

The work and studies performed by the companies and research laboratories of the University of Poitiers, the CNRS, and the Bureau of Geological and Mining Research have a double objective: optimize the management of water resources, and attend to their quality. They revolve around three large-scale theme-based axes:

· Management of underground water resources, and of the quality of surface water and distributed waters. Conducted by the BRGM, Ianesco Chimie, the laboratories of (a) hydrogeology, soils and alterations (University of Poitiers-CNRS), (b) biology and genetics of crustacean populations (University of Poitiers-CNRS), (c) microbiology of hospital hygiene, and (d) parasitology and tropical epidemiology, the work is aimed at developing tools of water quality management. Particular benefit is drawn from an experimental 30-acre hydrogeology site located near the University campus; it is the only one of its kind in France.

· Disposal of industrial waste water. Conducted by Technavox and the chemistry laboratories of the University of Poitiers and the CNRS, this work has essentially to do with depollution of industrial liquid effluents and surfaces sullied by hydrocarburates. Carried on at a dedicated 800m_ technological platform, this work allows for pilot-scaled development of solutions respectful of the environment.

· Search for new water resources and protection of the environment. The Biopole is also home to several member consultancy groups such as ERM, Eges, EG Sol Ouest… Their services include finding new resources of water and designing solutions that minimize the impact of industry, civil engineering and agriculture on the environment.