Xylem appoints Earl Ellis to board of directors

Xylem, US water technology provider, announced that Earl Ellis has been appointed to the company’s board of directors, effective 9 Mar 2023. Ellis currently serves as executive vice-president and CFO […] The post Xylem appoints Earl Ellis to board of directors first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Italy’s canals and rivers run dry as the nation faces low tide and drought alert

Many canals in Venice, Italy have dried up because of low tides and weeks of dry winter weather. Usually threatened by flooding, the city is now facing a severe drought […] The post Italy’s canals and rivers run dry as the nation faces low tide and drought alert first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

New pump brings aeration solution to Timothy Taylor’s

Timothy Taylor’s, a family-owned regional brewery in the UK, has upgraded its aeration process by introducing the AirJet system from UK pump supplier Landia, following a five-day survey of its […] The post New pump brings aeration solution to Timothy Taylor’s first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 23 Feb 2023
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Gradiant was listed on Cleantech Group’s 2023 Global Cleantech 100

  Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, has been named on Cleantech Group’s 2023 Global Cleantech 100. The Global Cleantech 100 is an annual list of the most innovative and promising companies in clean technology. Gradiant was recognized for this honor at the 2023 Cleantech Forum North America Dinner on January 24 in Palm Springs, […]

IDE Technologies partners with Fort Lauderdale for new water treatment plant

IDE Technologies, a global provider of water treatment solutions, announced the closing of a public private partnership project to design, construct and operate a new water treatment plant in Fort […] The post IDE Technologies partners with Fort Lauderdale for new water treatment plant first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Drainage planning transformed with advanced asset software

The complexities of delivering a final drainage and wastewater management plan (DWMPs) for the UK Government in 2023 has been made easier for South West Water (SWW) by using advanced […] The post Drainage planning transformed with advanced asset software first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Endress+Hauser initiates generational change

Changes will take place at the top of the Swiss-based instrumentation company Endress+Hauser at the start of 2024. Dr Klaus Endress will give up his responsibilities as president of the […] The post Endress+Hauser initiates generational change first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Armstrong Fluid Technology wins ‘Smart Project of the Year 2023’ at RetrofitTech MENA summit

Armstrong Fluid Technology, manufacturer of intelligent fluid-flow and control solutions, has received the award for ‘Smart Project of the Year 2023’ at the eighth edition of RetrofitTech Middle East and […] The post Armstrong Fluid Technology wins ‘Smart Project of the Year 2023’ at RetrofitTech MENA summit first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Spring collaborates with Microsoft and Impact X on water innovation

The water sector’s innovation centre of excellence, Spring, is collaborating with tech company Microsoft and European venture capital company Impact X on a new initiative to make tools and funding […] The post Spring collaborates with Microsoft and Impact X on water innovation first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Indonesia to focus on six issues for 10th World Water Forum 2024

Indonesia will focus on six key issues for the 10th World Water Forum (WWF), jointly organised by international think tank World Water Council and Indonesia. It is set to take […] The post Indonesia to focus on six issues for 10th World Water Forum 2024 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

WEF seeks applications for Utility of the Future Today recognition programme

Non-for-profit organisation Water Environment Federation (WEF) has opened its application period till 12 Apr 2023 for the Utility of the Future Today recognition (UotFT) programme, which seeks to honour water […] The post WEF seeks applications for Utility of the Future Today recognition programme first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Mascara launches initiative to provide access to drinking water in remote areas

Mascara, a French company specialising in water treatment solutions using renewable energies, has launched Kori Odyssey, an initiative aimed at co-developing and implementing with local stakeholders tailored water access programmes […] The post Mascara launches initiative to provide access to drinking water in remote areas first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Messe München signs 10-year partnership to organise the Singapore International Water Week

German industry company Messe München’s subsidiary in Singapore, MMI Asia has announced a 10-year agreement to organise Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) water expo, a global water event. The water […] The post Messe München signs 10-year partnership to organise the Singapore International Water Week first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Armstrong helps customers save more than US$300m with 2.5 billion kWh of electricity

As part of its planet proposition sustainability initiative, intelligent fluid manufacturer Armstrong Fluid Technology has helped customers worldwide save more than 2.5 billion kWh of electricity with an estimated value […] The post Armstrong helps customers save more than US$300m with 2.5 billion kWh of electricity first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

IWA-Grundfos UN Water Conference Youth delegates announced

The non-profit organisation International Water Association (IWA) and Denmark-based pump manufacturer Grundfos announced that 14 promising international young water professionals (YWPs) have been selected to be part of a delegation […] The post IWA-Grundfos UN Water Conference Youth delegates announced first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Sector must challenge public misconceptions through engagement

The water sector must tackle “unfair criticisms” by sharing more about the work it delivers, water services company Yorkshire Water’s chief executive, Nicola Shaw, told attendees at British Water’s Better […] The post Sector must challenge public misconceptions through engagement first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Ten start-ups join Xylem Innovation Labs to tackle water challenges

Global water technology company Xylem is supporting technology start-ups to develop solutions through its Innovation Labs commercial accelerator programme. Now in its second year, the programme has just accepted 10 […] The post Ten start-ups join Xylem Innovation Labs to tackle water challenges first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Air Selangor resumes water treatment operations after odour pollution incident

Malaysia’s water operator Air Selangor has restored up to 94% of its treated water supply to seven regions after its four Selangor treatment plants resumed operations, following a temporary shutdown […] The post Air Selangor resumes water treatment operations after odour pollution incident first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Gradiant acquires Advanced Watertek to expand Middle East manufacturing growth

Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, has acquired Advanced Watertek, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and service provider for membrane-based water and wastewater treatment systems. […] The post Gradiant acquires Advanced Watertek to expand Middle East manufacturing growth first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Temasek Foundation Call for Proposals 2023 in Public Health, Liveability and Sustainability

  Temasek Foundation champions sustainability and innovative solutions to improve liveability in a world of active and productive economies, beautiful and inclusive societies, and a clean and cool earth. The Foundation funds and supports ideas and innovations that bring about solutions, systems and capabilities to address various challenges, particularly environmental, healthcare and other adversities affecting […]

Water Environment Federation launches fifth Intelligent Water Systems Challenge

The not-for-profit technical and education organisation Water Environment Federation (WEF) has launched its fifth Intelligent Water Systems Challenge on 23 Jan 2023 to challenge participants to use innovation and data […] The post Water Environment Federation launches fifth Intelligent Water Systems Challenge first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

SUEZ wins first major SWRO desalination project in China 

French-based utility company SUEZ has won the engineering, procurement and construction contract for Wanhua Chemical Group’s Penglai seawater reserve osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in China. The project will contribute to […] The post SUEZ wins first major SWRO desalination project in China  first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

UKWIR provides free access to water sector research reports

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) is providing free access to over 1,000 of its water sector research reports aimed at helping to improve water and wastewater services for customers, and […] The post UKWIR provides free access to water sector research reports first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 7 Feb 2023
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Prof. Dibakar Bhattacharyya, University of Kentucky, receives prestigious Alan S. Michaels Award for Innovation

  Dibakar Bhattacharyya, Ph.D., professor of chemical and materials engineering in the University of Kentucky College of Engineering, is the 2023 recipient of the Alan S. Michaels Award for Innovation in Membrane Science and Technology.   The award, given by the North American Membrane Society (NAMS), recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to membrane […]

120Water recognised as inaugural partner at White House summit to remove lead pipes

120Water, US solutions provider for lead reduction and drinking water programmes, is an inaugural partner in the new Biden-Harris ‘Get the Lead Out’ partnership. Working with the federal government and […] The post 120Water recognised as inaugural partner at White House summit to remove lead pipes first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

SUEZ’s new sustainability goals

On 30 Jan 2023, French public utility company SUEZ unveiled its new sustainable development goals for 2027, through 24 commitments revolving around three pillars, climate, biodiversity and social responsibility, for […] The post SUEZ’s new sustainability goals first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Key trends shaping the water industry in 2023

Rick Holland, Grundfos’ senior regional sales director for water utility in Asia-Pacific, shares insights into challenges that have plagued the water industry, and what the industry can do moving forward. […] The post Key trends shaping the water industry in 2023 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Yokogawa enters US$10m investment agreement with Singapore’s start-up to expand in Indian market  

Japanese IT company Yokogawa Electric has made a US$10m investment in Ideation3X (i3X), a Singapore-based venture company that targets the integrated solid waste management (ISWM) sector in India with a […] The post Yokogawa enters US$10m investment agreement with Singapore’s start-up to expand in Indian market   first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Pensar joins RSK Australia

Construction engineering company RSK Group announced the addition of infrastructure solutions provider Pensar Infrastructure Group to its family of over 175 environmental, engineering, and technical services businesses. This move furthered […] The post Pensar joins RSK Australia first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

WCSEE UV treatment selected for Trevaylor Manor care home wastewater 

Water recycling technology specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) has been selected by a care home in Cornwall, UK to provide on-site wastewater treatment in an environmentally sensitive location.  The property […] The post WCSEE UV treatment selected for Trevaylor Manor care home wastewater  first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 27 Feb 2023
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Baxter Innovations & Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. joins SG MEM

  SG MEM warmly welcomes Baxter Innovations & Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. as a new member in February 2023! Baxter develops products and therapies for saving and sustaining lives which can be found throughout hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. Find out more at https://www.baxter.com/