Ahlstrom partners with UK start-up on biochar project
Ahlstrom is collaborating with the UK start-up Black Bull Biochar to help pilot the production of biochar, a greenhouse gas removal technology, for agricultural use.
NTT DOCOMO group to release trial AI system for monitoring river and reservoir water levels
Japan’s telecommunications company NTT DOCOMO, NTT Communications and NTT Comware announced that they will provide a trial version of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system for monitoring water levels of rivers […] The post NTT DOCOMO group to release trial AI system for monitoring river and reservoir water levels first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Metso awarded repeat filter orders in the Americas
Metso has secured repeat orders for filter modernization, plate packs and related services from a number of major mining companies in North, Central and South America.
Nordson expands into precision agriculture market with ARAG acquisition
Nordson Corp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Italian agriculture fluid management company ARAG Group in an all-cash transaction valued at €960 million.
Hydroleap appoints water technology veteran as COO, poised to scale
Hydroleap, the next-generation green wastewater technology company, announced the appointment of the water industry veteran, Allan Toh as its first COO. With over 29 years in the field having served […] The post Hydroleap appoints water technology veteran as COO, poised to scale first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Ammonia removal success leads to equipment purchase
Wastewater treatment technology hired to provide enhanced ammonia removal at a village works has been purchased permanently by Wessex Water. The water utility, which serves south-west England, UK, hired two […] The post Ammonia removal success leads to equipment purchase first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Bentley Systems’ new capabilities for carbon assessment in iTwin experience
Bentley Systems — the infrastructure engineering software company — has announced the availability of new carbon assessment capabilities in iTwin experience to enable infrastructure professionals to quantify carbon reduction opportunities […] The post Bentley Systems’ new capabilities for carbon assessment in iTwin experience first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Cerafiltec inaugurates new facility in Germany
Cerafiltec, the ceramic flat membrane (CFM) technology specialist, has officially opened its landmark production, science and technology center in Saarbrücken, Germany.
InfoTiles makes US debut with Water Council partnership
Digital water technology company InfoTiles is demonstrating its digital analytics software in front of industry professionals and global investors at the Water Council headquarters in Milwaukee, US this month. The […] The post InfoTiles makes US debut with Water Council partnership first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
SLE helps obtain largest water contamination settlement in history
In collaboration with a small group of firms leading the aqueous film forming foams (AFFF) multi-district litigation efforts, SL Environmental law group (SLE) announced a tentative settlement, worth between US$10.3 […] The post SLE helps obtain largest water contamination settlement in history first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Anaergia appoints Brett Hodson as CEO
Anaergia, a global renewable fuels company, announced the appointment of Brett Hodson as CEO succeeding its founder and chairman, Dr Andrew Benedek as CEO. Dr Benedek will continue to serve […] The post Anaergia appoints Brett Hodson as CEO first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Young innovators from 78 countries develop new solutions to world’s water challenges
Students from 78 countries have proposed ideas to address intensifying global water challenges with entries in the 2023 Global Student Innovation Challenge hosted by water technology company Xylem. More than […] The post Young innovators from 78 countries develop new solutions to world’s water challenges first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Memsift Innovations partners with Parry Enterprises, a Murugappa group company, for membrane manufacturing
Singapore-based membrane technology solutions provider Memsift Innovations has announced its partnership with Parry Enterprises, a company under the Indian conglomerate Murugappa group. This collaboration aims to revolutionise the membrane manufacturing […] The post Memsift Innovations partners with Parry Enterprises, a Murugappa group company, for membrane manufacturing first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Ember Infrastructure acquires Ground/Water Treatment & Technology
Ground/Water Treatment & Technology LLC (GWTT) has received a majority growth investment from funds managed by the New York private equity firm Ember Infrastructure.
Memsift Innovations teams up with India’s Parry Enterprises for membrane manufacturing
Singapore based Memsift Innovations has entered into a strategic membrane manufacturing partnership with Parry Enterprises India Ltd, part of the Murugappa Group.
Veolia saves Nile river freshwater for Ezz Steel in Egypt
Veolia Water Technologies Egypt has deployed seven brackish water reverse osmosis mobile water treatment units for Ezz Steel, allowing the steel producer to switch cooling water supply from the Nile river to desalinated seawater.
Hydroxsys partners with the University of Auckland to further develop its membrane technology
The New Zealand cleantech startup Hydroxsys is partnering with the University of Auckland and the technology research and development network New Zealand Product Accelerator to further develop and commercialise its patented membrane filtration technology.
Darco Vietnam clean water supply project commences operations
Darco Water Technologies — a provider of integrated engineering and solutions for water treatment, wastewater management, clean water supply and vacuum solid waste management — announced the completion of the […] The post Darco Vietnam clean water supply project commences operations first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Steve Aiken earns highest MWEA honour
Dedicated to the water and wastewater industry for more than half a century, Duperon regional sales manager Steve Aiken has been named recipient of the Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA) […] The post Steve Aiken earns highest MWEA honour first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Veolia Water Technologies secures water production for Ezz Steel, saving freshwater from the Nile River
Water treatment specialist Veolia Water Technologies Egypt deployed seven brackish water reverse osmosis (RO) mobile water treatment units to treat desalinated water, saving freshwater resources while helping steel producer Ezz […] The post Veolia Water Technologies secures water production for Ezz Steel, saving freshwater from the Nile River first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Metso to provide pressure filtration units for Algerian iron concentrator plant
Metso has signed a contract worth more than €10 million with Sinosteel Corporation for the delivery of seven Larox FFP2512 pressure filtration units to Tosyali’s iron concentrator plant expansion in Algeria.
FILTECH 2024 – Save the date
The next FILTECH trade fair and congress will take place 12–14 November 2024 in Cologne, Germany.
Ovarro leakage service centre increases European capacity
Technology company Ovarro has opened a new leakage service centre for European customers, based at the company’s manufacturing facility in Steenwijk, Netherlands. The Ovarro European Service Centre is a dedicated […] The post Ovarro leakage service centre increases European capacity first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Wavin Singapore wins at SBR International Business Awards
Wavin Singapore, a solutions provider for the building and infrastructure industry, has won in the Construction Technology category at the SBR International Business Awards with the launch of the Wavin […] The post Wavin Singapore wins at SBR International Business Awards first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Digital water saves millions for communities
Water utilities are increasingly embracing data analytics and digital technology to optimise operations, save millions for communities and increase water networks’ resilience to climate change. Insights from 18 global water […] The post Digital water saves millions for communities first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Grundfos opens a SP sub factory in Semarang, Indonesia
In collaboration with local industry expert Tehnik Optima Pompa, pump solutions company Grundfos aims to provide large-scale deep-well pump solutions tailored to the needs of industries in Semarang and throughout […] The post Grundfos opens a SP sub factory in Semarang, Indonesia first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Orbis and VODA.ai partnership boosts leakage offering
Water technology company Orbis Intelligent Systems and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist VODA.ai have entered into a partnership to support US utilities and municipalities with their leakage strategies. Orbis develops data-driven […] The post Orbis and VODA.ai partnership boosts leakage offering first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Veolia to deliver energy-efficient desalination plant in Abu Dhabi
Veolia, through its subsidiary SIDEM, is leading a consortium in charge of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) on the Mirfa 2 desalination project in Abu Dhabi.
Envirogen mobilises for water shortages
With hosepipe bans being extended in parts of South West England, and warnings of water shortages elsewhere, Envirogen Group has increased production of its Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) Regulation 31-compliant mobile water filtration systems to help water utilities and municipalities supply potable water from ground sources.
Veolia SIDEM to design one of the world’s largest energy-efficient desalination plants in UAE
SIDEM, a Veolia subsidiary specialised in desalination operations, will lead a consortium in charge of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) on the Mirfa 2 desalination project commissioned by Abu […] The post Veolia SIDEM to design one of the world’s largest energy-efficient desalination plants in UAE first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Aquatic Informatics launches HydroCorrect
Global software company Aquatic Informatics launched HydroCorrect, a new automated data validation tool that can power proactive monitoring and management of groundwater, flooding, and water quality in the Aquarius platform. […] The post Aquatic Informatics launches HydroCorrect first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Novasep Process Solutions renamed Applexion
Novasep Process Solutions, a provider of liquid separation and purification solutions for the agro-food industry, has completed its carve out from Axplora Group and become Applexion.
Anaergia appoints Andrew Spence as CFO
Anaerobic Digestion (AD) solutions company Anaergia announced the appointment of Andrew Spence as CFO from 12 Jun 2023. In his prior roles, Spence led finance teams that grew and performed […] The post Anaergia appoints Andrew Spence as CFO first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Nobel Laureate Public Lecture in ICMAT 2023
Prof. M. Stanley Whittingham is the recipient of The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 “for the development of lithium-ion batteries”. A Nobel Laureate public lecture will be held by Prof. M. Stanley Whittingham from Binghamton University (SUNY), USA on Energy Storage will Reduce Global Warming. Date: 28 June 2023 (Wednesday) Time: 5:30 PM – […]
NTU Sustainability Challenge 2023
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is working with Enterprise Singapore (ESG) to launch the NTU Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 2023. The challenge statements spans over three critical areas. Energy, Water, and User Behavior. Some of these challenge statements may be of relevance to you. The briefing session will be held at NTU on 27 June 2023. The application […]
Grundfos Thailand celebrates 30 years of sustainable water solutions
Grundfos, a global company in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, marked its 30th anniversary of operations in Thailand. This comes amid rising demand for more sustainable products business practices, […] The post Grundfos Thailand celebrates 30 years of sustainable water solutions first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
120Water and BlueConduit announce partnership to bring ML to utilities focused on finding and replacing lead service lines
Digital water platform 120Water and BlueConduit, a water analytics company, have announced their strategic partnership to enhance water quality solutions and promote safe drinking water for communities across US. This […] The post 120Water and BlueConduit announce partnership to bring ML to utilities focused on finding and replacing lead service lines first appeared on Water […]
LiqTech wins further swimming pool filtration orders
LiqTech International Inc has secured orders for 10 commercial swimming pool water filtration systems in New Zealand, Portugal and the UK together worth US$0.7 million.
Onsite biological treatment will enhance river quality
Technology from WCS Environmental Engineering has been selected by United Utilities to deliver biological treatment at a new wastewater treatment works. The UK utility is investing £8.2m in the new […] The post Onsite biological treatment will enhance river quality first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Nijhuis Saur Industries completes first full-scale ozone solution at a Dutch STP for micropollutants and medical residue removal
After analysing treatment plants in the field of medical residues in wastewater, the Dutch sewage treatment plant (STP) at Houten, Netherlands emerged as a national hotspot. This micropollutants removal solutions […] The post Nijhuis Saur Industries completes first full-scale ozone solution at a Dutch STP for micropollutants and medical residue removal first appeared on Water […]
120Water highlights LCRR compliance programme management capabilities
Water programme management partner 120Water sharpens its focus on providing solutions for the full scope of lead and copper rule revision (LCRR) compliance at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) […] The post 120Water highlights LCRR compliance programme management capabilities first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Samsung launches new washing machine filter to protect oceans from microplastics
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has launched the Less Microfiber Filter, an external washing machine filter designed to significantly reduce plastic microfiber emissions during laundry cycles.
In-Situ introduces Aqua TROLL seven-port water quality instruments
Water monitoring company In-Situ introduced the Aqua TROLL 700 and 800 multiparameter sondes, a seven-port water monitoring instruments. This will expand the company’s Aqua TROLL portfolio, which includes both five-port […] The post In-Situ introduces Aqua TROLL seven-port water quality instruments first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Xylem next-generation ultrasonic water meter helps customer service for North American utilities
The largest water users in a utility’s customer base typically hail from commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses that depend on reliable water access to function. This specialised customer group requires […] The post Xylem next-generation ultrasonic water meter helps customer service for North American utilities first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Entegris breaks ground for manufacturing center of excellence in Colorado Springs
Entegris Inc has held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new US$600 million manufacturing center of excellence in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
Eriez magnetic separators remove small tramp metal in glass making
Magnetic separators from Eriez are helping glass manufacturers to remove tramp metal particulates from the mixing and blending of raw ingredients such as silica, soda ash and limestone prior to the melting process in a furnace.
Water treatment plant installs new Borger pumps for membrane filtration
Fourteen rotary lobe pumps made by Borger have been installed for a membrane filtration application at a water treatment plant. Achieving a total output of up to 10,000m³/hr, the Borger […] The post Water treatment plant installs new Borger pumps for membrane filtration first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Using vacuum UV, ozone and activated carbon for micropollutant removal in Danish wastewater treatment
A project by the environmental technology development and demonstration programme at the Slagelse Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Denmark shows that low-dose ozonation and vacuum UV can extend the lifespan […] The post Using vacuum UV, ozone and activated carbon for micropollutant removal in Danish wastewater treatment first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Arup urges government and business rethink to tackle climate change through a water lens
Arup, a global professional services firm dedicated to sustainable development, is calling on governments and businesses on the frontline of the water sector to fundamentally reshape the way they operate. […] The post Arup urges government and business rethink to tackle climate change through a water lens first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Sustainability key to boosting filter performance
Filtration technology can be a key tool for lowering the impact of damaging phenomena such as sewage or stormwater. But as we discover here, the filters themselves can play a major role in reducing environmental impact while still delivering optimal results.
PUB funds up to S$5m from $1m for businesses’ water recycling projects from July
National water agency PUB will raise its funding cap for water recycling projects under the Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) from S$1m to $5m from 1 Jul 2023 to improve payback […] The post PUB funds up to S$5m from $1m for businesses’ water recycling projects from July first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Veolia expands mobile water services fleet in China
Veolia Water Technologies, a solutions provider for water and wastewater treatment, adds new modular trailer-mounted reverse osmosis (RO) systems to its mobile water services fleet in China — expanding its […] The post Veolia expands mobile water services fleet in China first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Bentley Systems announces Allen Li as general manager, China
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced that Allen Li has been appointed to the new role of general manager, China, reporting to chief revenue officer Brock Ballard. Li […] The post Bentley Systems announces Allen Li as general manager, China first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Valmet to supply lime mud filter for new pulp mill in China
Valmet will deliver key pulp mill technology, including a lime mud filter, to Shandong Huatai Paper’s new pulp mill in Shandong province in China.
Maag Group expands in China
Switzerland’s Maag Group is expanding its presence in China creating additional production capacity and introducing new products specifically for the Chinese market.
Anaergia signs contract to build food waste and wastewater sludge co-digestion facility at Monterey One Water in California, US
Anaergia announced it will provide technologies that will enable Monterey One Water, the wastewater utility of northern Monterey County, California, US to make renewable energy from food waste as well […] The post Anaergia signs contract to build food waste and wastewater sludge co-digestion facility at Monterey One Water in California, US first appeared on […]
OTT HydroMet celebrates 150th anniversary
For 150 years, OTT HydroMet product brand OTT has been pioneering hydrological and meteorological instrumentation. Originating in Germany, OTT has since expanded to be a global industry leader providing quality […] The post OTT HydroMet celebrates 150th anniversary first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Porometer launches new pore size measurement instrument
Porometer has launched the Porolux Revo, a new instrument for pore size measurement.
Our top filtration stories in May
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3M invests US$146mn in biopharma filtration
3M is investing US$146 million to expand its capabilities in biopharma filtration technology.
Centrisys/CNP to supply centrifuge and thermal hydrolysis process for Ohio WWTP
Centrisys/CNP is to provide a CS18-4 skid-mounted centrifuge system and a PONDUS sludge hydrolysis process for an upgrade of the Columbiana County Wastewater Treatment Plant in Salem, Ohio, USA.
Schenck Process to sell its Food and Performance Materials business to Hillenbrand
The Schenck Process Group has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Food and Performance Material (FPM) business to the industrial company Hillenbrand Inc.
A breath of fresh air in vehicle technology
The quality of the air we breathe has come into sharp focus with the Coronavirus pandemic. Here we discover how car manufacturers are now installing advanced filtration systems to ensure the comfort and safety of occupants in the face of a wide range of pollutants.
Advancing water treatment for a sustainable future
In a new series on universities, we put a spotlight on Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), a research-intensive public university and home to the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI).
Sky’s the limit for airline filtration technology
A widely held belief is that if you travel by air, then there is a higher risk of catching an infection from other passengers. Not true, say aircraft manufacturers and airlines, thanks to advanced filtration systems. We investigate why.
FILTECH 2023: 12 must-see exhibitors in Cologne
FILTECH 2023 will provide a platform for the entire filtration sector to get together in Cologne, Germany from 14–16 February 2023. Here is our pick of what not to miss at the exhibition.
Twin Frecciarossa: The Matec solution for the filtration market
A double filter press for a quicker filtration treatment.
Pioneering companies win Lighthouse Award
Collaboration was the key to success for seven winners of the 2023 Lighthouse Awards, which were presented during BlueTech Forum in Edinburgh, Scotland. Pioneers and visionaries within the water sector […] The post Pioneering companies win Lighthouse Award first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Major investment gives InfoTiles global potential
Digital water technology company InfoTiles is enhancing its software technology following investment from Netherlands-based venture capital fund 4impact. In collaboration with existing Norwegian investors, ProVenture and industrial-utility company Lyse Vekst, […] The post Major investment gives InfoTiles global potential first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Grundfos appointed as the industry partner to support SP green campus ambitions
Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, has been appointed by Singapore Polytechnic (SP) to be its industry partner to co-drive and support its decarbonisation journey […] The post Grundfos appointed as the industry partner to support SP green campus ambitions first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Centrisys/CNP secures contract for PONDUS THP installation in the US
Centrisys/CNP — a North American manufacturer of decanter centrifuges and advanced biosolids treatment technologies — announced it has been awarded the contract to upgrade the Salem, Ohio Columbiana County Wastewater […] The post Centrisys/CNP secures contract for PONDUS THP installation in the US first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Nuvonic launches UV solutions for enhanced water treatment
Nuvonic, a global UV technology solutions provider, has launched three UV solutions designed to enhance water treatment processes. The first of these solutions, Nuvonic UV Connect, is a cost-effective solution […] The post Nuvonic launches UV solutions for enhanced water treatment first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.