NX Filtration receives order from GreenTech for full-scale drinking water plant in China

NX Filtration, the global provider of direct nanofiltration (dNF) membrane technology for pure and affordable water, was selected by GreenTech Environmental, a publicly listed company in advanced water treatment and […] The post NX Filtration receives order from GreenTech for full-scale drinking water plant in China first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Anaergia named a Global Water Awards finalist for net zero carbon champion and wastewater project of the year

Global resource recovery company Anaergia has been named a finalist in two categories of the 2023 Global Water Awards, the international water industry awards programme administered by publisher Global Water […] The post Anaergia named a Global Water Awards finalist for net zero carbon champion and wastewater project of the year first appeared on Water […]

Treatment plant timer cuts energy use for a UK village hall

A village hall set in Wye Valley area in Herefordshire, UK, is benefitting from a simple energy-saving adjustment made to its on-site wastewater treatment system. Bishopswood Village Hall has been […] The post Treatment plant timer cuts energy use for a UK village hall first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

South East Water selects Samotics to optimise asset performance

Samotics, a provider of real-time actionable insights to eliminate industrial energy waste and unplanned downtime, has been selected by South East Water, the UK water supplier, to complete a 12-month […] The post South East Water selects Samotics to optimise asset performance first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Protect data centre cooling systems during construction

The construction of data centres and the need for cooling systems to dissipate the heat generated by servers processing data 24 hours a day continue to boom, with market growth […] The post Protect data centre cooling systems during construction first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Ecolab survey reveals water conservation expectations

New data from a global survey conducted and commissioned by Ecolab — a global company offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services — has revealed high consumer expectations […] The post Ecolab survey reveals water conservation expectations first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Nominations for LKYWP 2024 launched at UN 2023 Water Conference

The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) launched a call for nominations for the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize (LKYWP) 2024 — an international award that honours outstanding contributions by individuals […] The post Nominations for LKYWP 2024 launched at UN 2023 Water Conference first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

In-Situ’s new brand identity

In-Situ, a global manufacturer of water monitoring instrumentation and software, has rebranded to reflect the company’s current status in both environmental and process water monitoring solutions. The company’s new tagline […] The post In-Situ’s new brand identity first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Innovators pledge to invest US$11 bn to solve global water challenges

Seventeen organisations have joined forces to support UN Water Action Agenda, pledging to invest US$11bn in water innovation over the next five years. The collective commitment was announced at an […] The post Innovators pledge to invest US$11 bn to solve global water challenges first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Bentley Systems announces agreement with Worldsensing

Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has entered into a non-exclusive commercial agreement to accelerate the adoption of infrastructure IoT, unlocking value for infrastructure designers, constructors, and owner-operators in […] The post Bentley Systems announces agreement with Worldsensing first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Delivering sustainable solutions to solve water challenges

With British Water’s conference on creating a more sustainable water sector approaching, Stephen Kennedy, head of digital and innovation at UK water solution provider MWH Treatment shared his views on […] The post Delivering sustainable solutions to solve water challenges first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

CIP micropollutants research published by UKWIR

Thirteen research reports have been published, which aim to boost the water sector’s knowledge of microplastics and further the understanding of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) in wastewater treatment processes. The reports […] The post CIP micropollutants research published by UKWIR first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Xylem and BSA save US$145m with smart sewer technology

Buffalo Sewer Authority (BSA) saved US$145m by deploying a digital system that reduced polluted water flowing into its rivers during storm events. By harnessing the power of data and analytics, […] The post Xylem and BSA save US$145m with smart sewer technology first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

DuPont, Starbucks, Ecolab, Gap and Reckitt join US Government to invest US$140m in water access fund

Chemicals company DuPont announced that it is making an impact investment of US$3m to increase access to safe water and sanitation. The WaterEquity’s Global Access Fund IV, with US$140m in […] The post DuPont, Starbucks, Ecolab, Gap and Reckitt join US Government to invest US$140m in water access fund first appeared on Water & Wastewater […]

 “Too much water, and not enough of it”

These two sides to the global water crisis reflect the uneven distribution of the precious resource across the globe, but Ulrik Gernow, Grundfos’ group executive vice-president and COO says dialogue […] The post  “Too much water, and not enough of it” first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Planmeca and BWT collaborates to create water treatment solutions for dental clinics

Finnish healthcare technology manufacturer Planmeca has collaborated with Austrian water treatment company BWT to introduce new water treatment solutions for dental units and autoclaves. The solutions will be presented for […] The post Planmeca and BWT collaborates to create water treatment solutions for dental clinics first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Rockwell Automation reports 45% of APAC manufacturers struggle to outpace competitors due to lack of innovation, skilled workforce and technology 

US industrial automation company Rockwell Automation has announced the results of its eighth annual ‘state of smart manufacturing report’. The global study surveyed more than 1,350 manufacturers across 13 manufacturing […] The post Rockwell Automation reports 45% of APAC manufacturers struggle to outpace competitors due to lack of innovation, skilled workforce and technology  first appeared […]

Grundfos’ 2022 results with record turnover

Despite market conditions, Grundfos continued its performance in 2022 with a sales growth of 12.1%, net turnover hitting a record 33.3bn Danish krone and earnings (EBIT before special items) reaching […] The post Grundfos’ 2022 results with record turnover first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

CeraMac: a ceramic microfiltration system to improve water quality

By Holly Shorney-Darby, PhD, PE, and Jumeng Zheng, PhD Filtration and disinfection are used in surface water treatment to remove and inactivate harmful pathogens, such as cryptosporidium, giardia, and viruses. […] The post CeraMac: a ceramic microfiltration system to improve water quality first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Bill Decker leads Fuel Tech water treatment technologies

Fuel Tech, a US technology company providing advanced engineering water solutions, has announced Bill Decker as vice-president of water and wastewater treatment technologies.  In the newly created position, Decker will […] The post Bill Decker leads Fuel Tech water treatment technologies first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

InfoTiles tries a day without water

Digital water technology company InfoTiles is taking on a two-day endurance challenge to raise awareness for World Water Day 2023 and acknowledge the importance of the UN water conference. Participants […] The post InfoTiles tries a day without water first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Water certainty in an uncertain future: European group unites in Cyprus

The €10m European Research Council (ERC) funded project had a six-year update meeting at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence (KIOS CoE), University of Cyprus with representatives from […] The post Water certainty in an uncertain future: European group unites in Cyprus first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Water & Wastewater Asia March/April 2023

Furthering the revolution already underway in water: Interview with COO of Gradiant PHANTOR 6000: A mobile solution to boost drinking water supply in South East Asia SUEZ’s new sustainability goals The post Water & Wastewater Asia March/April 2023 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

EoI sought for UKWIR’s carbon accounting tool  

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR), the research platform for UK water companies, is seeking expressions of interest (EoI) from parties able to deliver a new version of the water industry’s […] The post EoI sought for UKWIR’s carbon accounting tool   first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

SIWW Spotlight 2023

The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Spotlight 2023 is a by invitation summit that brings together leaders from utilities, cities and industry to share experiences and solutions in tackling climate […] The post SIWW Spotlight 2023 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

New corrosion inhibitor for hydrotesting drinking water systems

Cortec, a corrosion solutions company, has announced its new corrosion inhibitor for hydrostatic testing (hydrotesting) is certified to meet ANSI/NSF Standard 61 for use in hydrotesting of drinking water system […] The post New corrosion inhibitor for hydrotesting drinking water systems first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Diversey to be acquired by Solenis for US$4.6bn

Solenis — a US manufacturing company — and disinfectant maker Diversey Holdings have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Solenis will acquire Diversey in an all-cash transaction valued […] The post Diversey to be acquired by Solenis for US$4.6bn first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

BHS announces partnership with Soitra for sales of filtration and drying technologies

BHS-Sonthofen, a German owner-operated group of companies specialising in machinery and plant engineering, announced its partnership with Soitra, an Italian supplier of process and packaging equipment for the pharmaceutical, chemical […] The post BHS announces partnership with Soitra for sales of filtration and drying technologies first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Endress+Hauser opens new regional logistics hub in the US

Instrumentation company Endress+Hauser has announced the opening of a new 48,000ft2 Indiana-based regional logistics hub, marking a further milestone in the group’s project to boost the fulfillment of customer orders […] The post Endress+Hauser opens new regional logistics hub in the US first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

The Coca-Cola Foundation and Imagine H2O launch water innovation fund  

The Coca-Cola Foundation and Imagine H2O, a global non-profit that accelerates and deploys new water innovations, have partnered to scale entrepreneurial solutions for the global water crisis. The sustainable access […] The post The Coca-Cola Foundation and Imagine H2O launch water innovation fund   first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Portable SAFs ensure environmental protection during upgrade

Technology from water recycling specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) has been selected to maintain ammonia consent standards during an upgrade of a village treatment works. British water supply company Severn […] The post Portable SAFs ensure environmental protection during upgrade first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

PWTech welcomes Vincent Rada to leadership team

Process Wastewater Technologies (PWTech), an American manufacturer of wastewater equipment, welcomes Vincent Rada as sales manager for the western US and Canada. Rada brings more than six years of water […] The post PWTech welcomes Vincent Rada to leadership team first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Security first at VEGA

VEGA— the black forest manufacturer of level, switching and pressure instrumentation — is on a security mission. In January 2023, it reportedly delivered the world’s first level sensor with built-in […] The post Security first at VEGA first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Evoqua acquires Texas-based industrial water service business of Kemco Systems

Evoqua Water Technologies, a provider of water and wastewater treatment solutions, announced that it has acquired Texas-based industrial water treatment service business of the former Bob Johnson and Associates from […] The post Evoqua acquires Texas-based industrial water service business of Kemco Systems first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

DuPont selected for use in world’s largest MBR-RO water reuse plant

PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, and its water infrastructure contractor, UES, has selected American multinational chemical company DuPont Water Solutions to implement its MemPulse membrane bioreactor (MBR) and FilmTec RO […] The post DuPont selected for use in world’s largest MBR-RO water reuse plant first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Bentley Systems calls for nominations for the 2023 ‘Going Digital Awards’ in infrastructure

Infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems announced its call for nominations for the 2023 ‘Going Digital Awards’ in infrastructure, hosted in Singapore this year. The awards, which are judged by […] The post Bentley Systems calls for nominations for the 2023 ‘Going Digital Awards’ in infrastructure first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

UKWIR invites EoI for upcoming projects

Members of UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) have decided on the next round of research priorities for the organisation and are inviting expressions of interest (EoI) from expert partners and […] The post UKWIR invites EoI for upcoming projects first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

New water safety plan manual by IWA and WHO to provide guidance for safe drinking water

The non-profit organisation International Water Association (IWA) and World Health Organization (WHO) have released the second edition of the water safety plan manual, which offers practical guidance for the development […] The post New water safety plan manual by IWA and WHO to provide guidance for safe drinking water first appeared on Water & Wastewater […]

Danfoss sales above €10bn, highest investment levels

Danish energy company, Danfoss’ 2022 results demonstrated growth potential in products and solutions that contributed to meeting global and regional climate goals. The annual reports stated that sales grew 36% […] The post Danfoss sales above €10bn, highest investment levels first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Bentley Systems announces retirement of founder Keith Bentley and promotion of Julien Moutte to CTO

As of April 2023, founder Keith Bentley will step down as CTO to assume the role of technology advisor through his anticipated retirement later in the year, and will continue […] The post Bentley Systems announces retirement of founder Keith Bentley and promotion of Julien Moutte to CTO first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Versatile electric pipe-cutter makes UK debut

The first all-electric battery-operated lateral pipe-cutter to enter the UK market has secured sole distribution with pipeline equipment specialist Ant Hire Solutions. Hächler, the German manufacturing company that invented the […] The post Versatile electric pipe-cutter makes UK debut first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 1 Mar 2023
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Prof. Shane Allen Snyder, NTU, received National Awards Commendation Medal (COVID-19)

  Prof Shane Allen Snyder, President’s Chair Professor and Executive Director – Nanyang Technological University, received National Awards Commendation Medal (COVID-19). The National Awards (COVID-19) recognise individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to Singapore’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. About 9,500 individuals and 480 teams received the awards in 9 categories. The Commendation […]

  • 1 Mar 2023
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SEPPURE has successfully closed a US$12M Series A round

  Industrial chemical membrane technology company SepPure Technologies announced that it had closed a US$12M Series-A round led by SOSV with participation from Anji Microelectronics, RealTech Fund, Seeds Capital, EPS Ventures, and others. SepPure Technologies has developed a highly sustainable, chemical-resistant, nanofiltration solution that separates chemical mixtures at a molecular level with minimal energy usage. Industrial […]