Trans-Atlantic collaboration to reduce water loss in Phoenix, Arizona, US

A new global collaboration is being deployed across the Phoenix metropolitan area to reduce 350km of water network losses through the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in 10 years. Oldcastle […] The post Trans-Atlantic collaboration to reduce water loss in Phoenix, Arizona, US first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 25 Aug 2023
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Pall Water rebrands as Aria Filtra

Pall Water is changing its name to Aria Filtra. The rebranding is in response to the Pall Water brand joining Trojan Technologies Corp, following a separation from Pall Corp.

  • 24 Aug 2023
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Parker Hannifin starts operating new membrane test rig for fuel cells

Parker Hannifin’s Filtration business has reached a major milestone towards mass producing hollow fibre membrane technology for fuel cell humidification applications.

Deeside Cereals finds wastewater solution with Watermark and Landia

Producer of cereals and cereal bars Deeside Cereals has invested in new wastewater treatment equipment to overcome the challenges it was facing with a problematic effluent. The company first introduced […] The post Deeside Cereals finds wastewater solution with Watermark and Landia first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

UK and New Zealand form new water knowledge-sharing partnership

WRc — a centre of excellence in water sector innovation based in the UK — is working with ProjectMax, a New Zealand consultancy that helps water utilities and central government […] The post UK and New Zealand form new water knowledge-sharing partnership first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 23 Aug 2023
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Alpheus Environmental secures wastewater services contract extension with Scottish distillery

Water and wastewater asset management company Alpheus Environmental has been awarded a five-year extension to its original three-year contract with the Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain, Scotland.

  • 23 Aug 2023
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US student wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023

Naomi Park from the USA has won the Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023 for her research on the removal of carbon dioxide and oil products from the ocean.

Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023 awarded to students aged 15-20

For her research on the removal of carbon dioxide and oil products from the ocean, Naomi Park from the US was awarded the Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023, an international […] The post Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023 awarded to students aged 15-20 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Chamber success as Börger pumps take screws out and send energy costs down

Burdened with maintenance, spare parts and high energy costs, a wastewater treatment plant (WTP) has replaced its multi-phase screw pumps with new rotary lobe pumps made by Börger. Installed for […] The post Chamber success as Börger pumps take screws out and send energy costs down first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

WaterMeter Corp, WND Mexico and UnaBiz deploy Sigfox 0G technology in Mexico

Mexican water measurement solutions company WaterMeter Corp, WND Mexico and UnaBiz has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deploy 1 million water metres with Sigfox 0G technology in Mexico […] The post WaterMeter Corp, WND Mexico and UnaBiz deploy Sigfox 0G technology in Mexico first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 22 Aug 2023
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Aquaporin and Singapore’s PUB work on biomimetic low-energy RO membrane demo

Danish water technology company Aquaporin and PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, are partnering to develop the world’s first biomimetic low-energy Aquaporin Inside membrane demonstration for NEWater.

Nuvonic highlights UV technology’s role in aiding global water reuse

During World Water Week, global ultraviolet (UV) technology solutions provider Nuvonic focuses on UV treatment in driving global water reuse. With the EU implementation of a ranging standards for agricultural […] The post Nuvonic highlights UV technology’s role in aiding global water reuse first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 21 Aug 2023
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International Space Station dust shows higher chemical contamination than US homes

Concentrations of potentially harmful chemical compounds in dust collected from air filtration systems on the International Space Station (ISS) exceed those found in floor dust from many American homes, a new study reveals.

  • 21 Aug 2023
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OceanWell partners with LVMWD to pilot blue water farm

OceanWell and water utility Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) are partnering to pilot California’s first blue water farm.

PUB completes tunnelling works for Phase 2 of DTSS to convey used water via gravity in Singapore

PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, has concluded tunnelling works for the second phase of the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS), which involves the construction of a 98km-long network of deep […] The post PUB completes tunnelling works for Phase 2 of DTSS to convey used water via gravity in Singapore first appeared on Water & […]

  • 18 Aug 2023
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INDA partners with the Waterloo Filtration Institute for FiltXPO 2023

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is partnering with the Waterloo Filtration Institute (WFI) to produce the 2-day FiltXPO conference program from 10–11 October in Chicago, USA.

Nanostone Water names Jürgen von Hollen as CCO

Advanced ceramic-based filtration solutions company Nanostone Water has announced the appointment of Jürgen von Hollen as CCO, effective immediately. Jürgen will lead global sales, marketing and business development activities, developing […] The post Nanostone Water names Jürgen von Hollen as CCO first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 17 Aug 2023
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Andritz supplies its first carbon capture plant to the steel industry

An Andritz carbon capture plant has started operating at Voestalpine’s steel mill in Linz, Austria.

Endress+Hauser builds production facility in Aurangabad, India

Endress+Hauser has opened a new production building on its campus in Aurangabad, India. This milestone reaffirms the company’s continued investment in production and working environments. The formal inauguration of the […] The post Endress+Hauser builds production facility in Aurangabad, India first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 16 Aug 2023
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Water Reuse Europe Innovation Prize 2023 – Call for entries

Water Reuse Europe, the industry association for the European water reuse sector, is now accepting entries for its Innovation Prize 2023, to recognise professionals who are breaking ground in developing solutions to address the water supply challenges across Europe.

Gradiant launches Turing, an independent end-to-end digital solutions provider for the water industry

Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, has established its digital and artificial intelligence (AI) technology business into a wholly-owned independent subsidiary, named Turing. Named after […] The post Gradiant launches Turing, an independent end-to-end digital solutions provider for the water industry first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 15 Aug 2023
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Sun Capital Partners to acquire Koch Separation Solutions

An affiliate of private investment firm Sun Capital Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Koch Separation Solutions (KSS) from Koch Engineered Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc.

SWMA celebrate local water champions

To champion water conservation, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency has announced that nominations are now open for Singapore Watermark Awards (SWMA) to honour organisations for leadership and achievements in advancing […] The post SWMA celebrate local water champions first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 14 Aug 2023
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Microplastic filtration technology company Matter secures US$10mn in funding

Matter, a UK technology company developing solutions for capturing, harvesting and recycling microplastics, has raised US$10 million in a Series A funding round.

  • 14 Aug 2023
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Amazon Filters maintains public water supply with same-day delivery

UK filter maker Amazon Filters Ltd has turned round an urgent request from a municipal water company to help maintain the quality of final water at a groundwater station producing four million litres per day with a same-day filter delivery.

  • 11 Aug 2023
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Singapore scientists develop artificial water channels for more efficient water purification

A team led by scientists from the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Department of Biological Sciences in collaboration with the French Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) has successfully synthesised a special protein-mimic that can self-assemble into a pore structure.

Product star award for NX Filtration by DBCWEC, China

NX Filtration hollow fibre nanofiltration (dNF) membrane technology has been awarded the product star accolade organised by the Desalination Branch of China Water Enterprises Confederation (DBCWEC) at the Qingdao international […] The post Product star award for NX Filtration by DBCWEC, China first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 11 Aug 2023
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LiqTech explores filtration applications in China

LiqTech International Inc has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nanjing Wondux Environmental Protection Technology Corp Ltd to explore the application of its advanced filtration system for industrial water treatment in China.

  • 10 Aug 2023
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Metso to deliver pressure filters to two iron ore projects in India

Metso has been awarded orders, together worth more than €10 million, to deliver concentrate dewatering filters and pumps to two iron ore projects in India.

  • 10 Aug 2023
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DuPont FilmTec Prime RO wins AIChE Energy and Sustainability Award

DuPont Water Solutions’ new Prime RO portfolio of reverse osmosis membranes has received the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (AIChE) 2023 Energy and Sustainability Award.

Europe water reuse investment scales to €1.8bn as perpetual scarcity, new regulation, recovery funds accelerate growth

Another summer drought in southern Europe combined with the first-ever EU regulation for wastewater reuse and an influx of resilience and recovery funds (RRF) for new projects is driving investment […] The post Europe water reuse investment scales to €1.8bn as perpetual scarcity, new regulation, recovery funds accelerate growth first appeared on Water & Wastewater […]

Alistair MacKinnon is new managing director for NIVUS UK

Prior to expanding NIVUS — the developer, manufacturer and supplier of measurement instrumentation and process conducting systems company — in the UK, Alistair MacKinnon had 25 years of experience with […] The post Alistair MacKinnon is new managing director for NIVUS UK first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Crane Engineering awarded distribution of ITT engineered valves in US

Crane Engineering, a distributor of fluid technology solutions in the Midwest, US, was awarded distributor partnership with ITT engineered valves for Dia-Flo, Cam-Line, Cam-Tite and exclusivity for the Pure-Flo product […] The post Crane Engineering awarded distribution of ITT engineered valves in US first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 8 Aug 2023
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Newterra acquires Environmental Site Solutions

Newterra Inc has acquired the assets of Environmental Site Solutions LLC (ESS), a Seattle area-based supplier of filtration systems tailored to water treatment solutions.

  • 7 Aug 2023
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Mussels inspire new nanoporous membrane

Engineers have developed a new kind of membrane, aspects of which are inspired by mussels, that separates chemicals within wastewater so effectively that they can be reused.

Circularity for sustainability, recovering resources for a circular economy

As the world moves from a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model to a circular economy, circularity for sustainability for the water sector reportedly lies in the potential of sewage treatment plants (STPs) […] The post Circularity for sustainability, recovering resources for a circular economy first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

  • 4 Aug 2023
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IIT Bombay opens new centre of excellence for membrane technologies

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has inaugurated a new Centre of Excellence on Membrane Technologies for Desalination, Brine Management, and Water Recycling.

SUEZ and Schneider Electric join forces to accelerate digital services for the water sector

Schneider Electric — the company in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation — and SUEZ, a group in digital and circular solutions in waste and water services, […] The post SUEZ and Schneider Electric join forces to accelerate digital services for the water sector first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Oldcastle Infrastructure announces smart water technology leak detection partnership with FIDO Tech

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a company in infrastructure solutions, announced its entry into the smart water market through a partnership with FIDO Tech, a UK-based artificial intelligence (AI) and technology solutions provider, […] The post Oldcastle Infrastructure announces smart water technology leak detection partnership with FIDO Tech first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

IDA world congress 2026 site selection process opens

The International Desalination Association (IDA) welcomes formal bids to host the 2026 IDA world congress on desalination and water reuse solutions to be submitted by 20 Dec 2023. Over four […] The post IDA world congress 2026 site selection process opens first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

ATEX compliance keeps combustible dust explosions at bay

Melina Diaz, Product Engineering Manager at Donaldson, outlines the steps required to comply with legislation designed to ensure workplaces are optimally placed to minimize the possibility of combustible dust creating an explosion risk.

  • 2 Aug 2023
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Australian study finds HEPA filters substantially improve indoor air quality during bushfires

Portable air purifiers fitted with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters can substantially improve indoor air quality during bushfire events, according to new research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.

  • 2 Aug 2023
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H2O Innovation expands emergency drinking water for evacuated Canadians

Canada’s H2O Innovation Inc has provided its support to a community in Northern Alberta by expanding their emergency drinking water supply within just a few weeks.

  • 2 Aug 2023
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Swirltex to provide membrane filtration system for US-based transportation company

Swirltex US Inc has secured a multimillion dollar purchase order for its patented membrane filtration system from a large US-based industrial transportation company.

Thordon delivers non-metallic bearings for cooling water pumps in Taiwan

Thordon Bearings has strengthened its presence in the Taiwanese market, delivering water lubricated elastomeric polymer bearings for installation to cooling water pumps commissioned for a major power plant expansion project. […] The post Thordon delivers non-metallic bearings for cooling water pumps in Taiwan first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Global market for generative AI expected to reach US$1.5tn in revenue by 2033, up from $50bn

“In the water sector, generative artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to simulate water usage scenarios under different conditions, such as climate change, population growth and policy changes. This is […] The post Global market for generative AI expected to reach US$1.5tn in revenue by 2033, up from $50bn first appeared on Water & Wastewater […]