Nairobi water project tops fan vote in 2023 Water Heroes Academy by Xylem and City Football Foundation

Against a backdrop of global water challenges, young leaders are stepping up to make a difference with the Water Heroes Academy — a joint initiative by the UK’s Manchester city’s […] The post Nairobi water project tops fan vote in 2023 Water Heroes Academy by Xylem and City Football Foundation first appeared on Water & […]

New evidence suggests synthetic EALs are behind increase in stern tube seal failures

Seawater-lubricated bearings company Thordon Bearings has welcomed Gard’s latest research into the potential hidden costs of synthetic Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs). Financial and environmental consequences can result when a propeller […] The post New evidence suggests synthetic EALs are behind increase in stern tube seal failures first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

British Water first annual conference highlights collaboration in the UK water sector

The need to intensify collaboration, integration and digitisation, to deliver a programme of works in AMP8 — the asset management plan period 2025-2030 — was discussed at British Water first […] The post British Water first annual conference highlights collaboration in the UK water sector first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Water treatment system market to reach US$128bn by 2033, sustaining a steady 6.2% CAGR  

The global water treatment system market value is expected to rise from $65bn in 2023 to $128bn by 2033. This market is expected to be driven by an average compound […] The post Water treatment system market to reach US$128bn by 2033, sustaining a steady 6.2% CAGR   first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Hydroleap partners with IXT to boost sustainable water management in data centre industry in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam

Next generation water technology company Hydroleap has partnered with IX Technology (IXT) — a Singapore-based provider of data centre mechanical and electrical (M&E) infrastructure solutions — to transform water management […] The post Hydroleap partners with IXT to boost sustainable water management in data centre industry in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam first appeared on Water […]

Spring innovation model aims to accelerate water company trials

An updated innovation accelerator has been launched by Spring as part of a multi-year effort to remove the barriers to mobilising trials at pace within the water sector. Backed by […] The post Spring innovation model aims to accelerate water company trials first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Bentley Systems to speak at COP28

Infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems is participating in COP28 — the UN climate change conference — in Dubai, UAE from 30 Nov-12 Dec 2023. Bentley will join with governments, […] The post Bentley Systems to speak at COP28 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Landia mixers are part of Gardner standards

At Gardner, southwest of Kansas city, US, site superintendent Scott Millholland keeps the Kill Creek water resource plant clean, fully serviced and at optimum efficiency as protecting the environment, waterways […] The post Landia mixers are part of Gardner standards first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

New SPIRAC screen for HKUST

A high-efficiency dual-flow travelling fine-screen made by SPIRAC has been installed at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Working in conjunction with BML Engineering, who have water […] The post New SPIRAC screen for HKUST first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Cermaq selects BIO-UV group triogen ozone generator for new salmon farm

BIO-UV group has taken a major step forward in Chile’s aquaculture market, supplying its triogen ozone generator to global salmon producer Cermaq. Launched in 2022, the triogen product represents a […] The post Cermaq selects BIO-UV group triogen ozone generator for new salmon farm first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Thordon ThorPlas-Blue bearing wins award for Wilson Hatch cover application

Thordon Bearings ThorPlas-Blue grease-free bearings won the annual International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Environment Protection (Marine) Award 2023 hosted by British comedian Hugh Dennis and IBJ publisher Ray Girvan. Thordon Bearings […] The post Thordon ThorPlas-Blue bearing wins award for Wilson Hatch cover application first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Memsift clinches US$1.62m commercial contract with global pharmaceutical company

Partnering with membrane-based separation and purification solutions company Memsift Innovations, a Fortune 100 pharmaceutical company conducted tests on its TS-30 Improved Membrane Distillation (IMD) system to revolutionise their liquid waste […] The post Memsift clinches US$1.62m commercial contract with global pharmaceutical company first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Membracon achieves 80% water reduction for key industrial process

For a supplier to the automotive industry, a wastewater recycling system from Membracon has reportedly created annual savings of more than £63,000, by reducing water usage from 108,000L/day to 21,000L/day. […] The post Membracon achieves 80% water reduction for key industrial process first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Aquatech Amsterdam 2023 sparks business as water sector meets  

At Aquatech Amsterdam, this year’s Aquatech Innovation Awards reportedly received the highest number of 92 entries. The new four Aquatech Worlds and the attached knowledge programmes were said to be […] The post Aquatech Amsterdam 2023 sparks business as water sector meets   first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

UKWIR annual conference will be in London, UK on 30 Nov 2023

Concern and curiosity from the public about the water environment, resources and infrastructure signals the need to change the way R&D initiatives are communicated. On 30 Nov 2023, water company […] The post UKWIR annual conference will be in London, UK on 30 Nov 2023 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Centrisys/CNP secures contract for PONDUS THP installation at CRW in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US

North American manufacturer of decanter centrifuges and advanced biosolids treatment technologies Centrisys/CNP has been awarded the contract to integrate the PONDUS Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) for Capital Region Water (CRW) […] The post Centrisys/CNP secures contract for PONDUS THP installation at CRW in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

SWS breaks regional record by hitting 80% utilisation of recycled water in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abu Dhabi sustainable water solutions company (SWS) announced a regional first of hitting 80% utilisation of recycled water in the emirate of Abu Dhabi in August 2023. SWS will showcase […] The post SWS breaks regional record by hitting 80% utilisation of recycled water in Abu Dhabi, UAE first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Europump selects the UK for its 2024 gathering of pump industry executives

After a decade of absence, the European Pump Association (Europump) annual meeting and general assembly will be returning to the UK from 22-24 May 2024. Hosted by the British Pump […] The post Europump selects the UK for its 2024 gathering of pump industry executives first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system chosen for NEOLINER136 wind-powered cargo ship

BIO-UV group, a specialist in water treatment and disinfection solutions, has won a contract to supply its BIO-SEA UV ballast water treatment system to a wind-powered cargo vessel newbuild. The […] The post BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system chosen for NEOLINER136 wind-powered cargo ship first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

NSI and NX Filtration partner to address water scarcity and reduce water footprint

In a stride towards minimising the water footprint of its clients, Nijhuis Saur Industries (NSI) has partnered with NX Filtration, the global supplier of hollow fibre nanofiltration membranes. With this […] The post NSI and NX Filtration partner to address water scarcity and reduce water footprint first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Saur acquires CirTec, the advanced resource recovery and fine sieve expert

Global pure-play water and essential services provider Saur group has signed an agreement to acquire CirTec, a Dutch player in rotating belt fine sieve technology and cellulose recovery, expanding its […] The post Saur acquires CirTec, the advanced resource recovery and fine sieve expert first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Kamstrup smart meter solution saves €13,455 for Krapkowice Water Utility

Polish company Krapkowice Water Utility has reportedly saved €13,455 annually by replacing their water meters with Kamstrup smart meter solution. For 4 months, Krapkowice Water Utility, Poland, had three-person teams […] The post Kamstrup smart meter solution saves €13,455 for Krapkowice Water Utility first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Saur acquires NSU and expands its water reclamation activities in North America

Saur has signed an agreement to acquire Natural Systems Utilities (NSU), a provider of turnkey water treatment and reuse solutions in the US with over 270 systems and a focus […] The post Saur acquires NSU and expands its water reclamation activities in North America first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Grundfos strategies in intelligent water management solutions

Grundfos group senior vice-president Truls Lystang discusses ways to accelerate the net zero transition in Singapore and how the circular economy makes a business case for water companies to do […] The post Grundfos strategies in intelligent water management solutions first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

‘The dynamics of water innovation’ book launch

Author Dr Paul O’Callaghan is the founder and CEO of water technology market intelligence company BlueTech Research, and executive producer of the Netflix documentary Brave Blue World. Research for the […] The post ‘The dynamics of water innovation’ book launch first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

BIO-UV group supplies BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system to a buoyant energy sector

BIO-UV group has received a major order to supply its BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system to a pair of drill ships scheduled to enter the undisclosed operator’s fleet of modern, […] The post BIO-UV group supplies BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system to a buoyant energy sector first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

IWE paper industry starts demonstration plant for water reuse

Industriewater Eerbeek (IWE) — a subsidiary of three Dutch paper mills focusing on wastewater treatment — has started a demonstration plant for the reuse of its wastewater based on technology […] The post IWE paper industry starts demonstration plant for water reuse first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

LANXESS expands its range for PFAS removal from water

With the new macroporous anion exchange resin Lewatit MonoPlus TP109, the specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its selective resins for the removal of contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl […] The post LANXESS expands its range for PFAS removal from water first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Water & Wastewater Asia November/December 2023

No waste, just wasted resources” — The AECOM approach in Asia A new future for water with Arup Imagine H2O and The Coca-Cola Foundation announce four water innovation pilots The post Water & Wastewater Asia November/December 2023 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

FIDO and Microsoft collaboration reaches Mexico

 A global collaboration uniting UK, US and Mexican organisations will help to reduce water network losses across the Querétaro metropolitan area. The long-term project will deploy actionable artificial intelligence (AI) […] The post FIDO and Microsoft collaboration reaches Mexico first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Case closed: Pomona city, US awarded US$30m in water contamination case   

After 13 years of litigation, proceedings in the city of Pomona’s case against mining company SQM North America corporation seeking to recover for the costs of groundwater contamination caused by […] The post Case closed: Pomona city, US awarded US$30m in water contamination case    first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

WWTP market size is worth US$194.7bn in 2030, according to Adroit Market Research reports

India-based business analytics and consulting company Adroit Market Research has reported that the global wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) market is worth $194.7bn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth […] The post WWTP market size is worth US$194.7bn in 2030, according to Adroit Market Research reports first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.