Saskatchewan city in Canada modernises utility operations using Xylem Technology

North Battleford deployed smart water meters and the Sensus FlexNet communication network to modernise operations and address water loss. The city’s utility team leverages the system’s real-time data to implement […] The post Saskatchewan city in Canada modernises utility operations using Xylem Technology first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Turning wave power into freshwater using advanced offshore desalination technology

Norwegian cleantech group Ocean Oasis will turn seawater into freshwater using renewable wave power to address water scarcity issues on the Canary Islands. Situated off the west coast of Africa, […] The post Turning wave power into freshwater using advanced offshore desalination technology first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

UK project to reduce PFAS pollution is awarded Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Christopher Whitfield and Wenqi Zhao from the UK received the Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 for their work on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution in the Thames Basin. Crown […] The post UK project to reduce PFAS pollution is awarded Stockholm Junior Water Prize first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) deploys Gentrack on AWS to drive business transformation

Gentrack, a provider of next gen solutions for utilities, has completed a major transformation project at the WAF. This milestone is said to provide a future-proofed cloud platform for improved […] The post Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) deploys Gentrack on AWS to drive business transformation first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Improving infrastructure planning is essential to delivery in the UK

Ahead of her keynote address to the Water Industry Forum (WIF) in Leeds, UK, on 25 Sep 2024 — Sharon Darcy, chairman of the Linear Infrastructure Planning Panel (LIPP) and […] The post Improving infrastructure planning is essential to delivery in the UK first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

New study shows need for better understanding of microbiomes in domestic hot water installations

A new seminal study led by microbiologist Prof Thomas Egli, has brought to light the unexpected microbial communities thriving within domestic hot water boilers. Discovering that hot water boilers are […] The post New study shows need for better understanding of microbiomes in domestic hot water installations first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition 2024 comes to a close

The International Water Association (IWA) 2024 World Water Congress and Exhibition (WWCE) ran from 11-15 Aug 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada, marking the end of […] The post IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition 2024 comes to a close first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Armstrong’s new Design Envelope Tango ensures service during maintenance

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced new, larger sizes of the Design Envelope Tango — a compact, low-carbon dual pump that ensures uninterrupted service, even during maintenance. It includes two motors […] The post Armstrong’s new Design Envelope Tango ensures service during maintenance first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Gericke’s skid system removes pharmaceutical and cosmetic residues in wastewater treatment

Powder processing solutions company Gericke has launched its new skid system designed for the processing of powdered activated carbon applied in activated sludge (PACAS) in wastewater treatment applications. Bas Derks, […] The post Gericke’s skid system removes pharmaceutical and cosmetic residues in wastewater treatment first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Finalists of Bentley Systems’ 2024 Going Digital Awards announced

Bentley Systems — the infrastructure engineering software company — has announced the finalists of the 2024 Going Digital Awards. The annual awards event honours the extraordinary work of Bentley’s global users, showcasing how […] The post Finalists of Bentley Systems’ 2024 Going Digital Awards announced first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

2024 IWA Project Innovation Awards (PIA) results

The overall Global Grand Innovation Award winner went to the Committee of China Concept Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and CSD Water Service at the International Water Association (IWA)’s Project Innovation […] The post 2024 IWA Project Innovation Awards (PIA) results first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

US$5.9m Zayed Sustainability Prize demonstrates global reach with over 5,900 submissions

The $5.9m Zayed Sustainability Prize — the UAE’s global award for sustainability and humanitarianism — has officially closed entries for its 2025 awards cycle. The winners will be announced at […] The post US$5.9m Zayed Sustainability Prize demonstrates global reach with over 5,900 submissions first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

“Gardner Denver’s BM200 meets the wastewater treatment market demands in South East Asia”

By Amira Yunos Robin Tan, director — blower, vacuum and transport, South East Asia, Ingersoll Rand Group, shares how the BM200 series fulfils the industry needs in Asia-Pacific. At Ingersoll […] The post “Gardner Denver’s BM200 meets the wastewater treatment market demands in South East Asia” first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Indo Water 2024 to advance the water sector in Indonesia   

Indo Water — together with Indo Waste and Recycling, Indo Renergy and Electric, Indo Security, and Indo Firex — is part of Indonesia’s integrated technology event, which will take place […] The post Indo Water 2024 to advance the water sector in Indonesia    first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

BlowChem to boost mineral water production in Ghana

BlowChem has purchased an 80,000 barrels per hour (bph) still water production line from German packaging and bottling machine manufacturer Krones for Bel Aqua mineral water — which is expected […] The post BlowChem to boost mineral water production in Ghana first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

OTT HydroMet remote datalogger shortlisted for WWEM award

OTT HydroMet’s XLink datalogger has been shortlisted for the ‘Most Innovative Water Monitoring Solution’ award at the Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring (WWEM) conference and exhibition 2024. XLink is a […] The post OTT HydroMet remote datalogger shortlisted for WWEM award first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Water.org’s new initiative WaterConnect develops climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure

An initiative of global nonprofit Water.org, WaterConnect aims to bridge the lack of investment-ready water and sanitation infrastructure projects in emerging markets. The new venture is developing investment-ready projects that […] The post Water.org’s new initiative WaterConnect develops climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

National Day Special: Yokogawa’s 50th anniversary in Singapore

By Amira Yunos President and CEO of Yokogawa Engineering Asia, Chay Kin Wah, and regional business development manager, Puranut Wisutjindaporn (Pong), discuss the group’s renewed sustainability direction. In its golden […] The post National Day Special: Yokogawa’s 50th anniversary in Singapore first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Gradiant’s sales growth over US$500m in new orders for H1 2024

Global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment Gradiant has closed the first half of 2024 with over $500m in new orders, continuing the momentum from a record Q1 […] The post Gradiant’s sales growth over US$500m in new orders for H1 2024 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Gradiant’s new AI spinout Turing launches TOP Clear

As a spinout from Gradiant — the global solutions provider for water and wastewater treatment — Turing, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology for water treatment and water networks group, will […] The post Gradiant’s new AI spinout Turing launches TOP Clear first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

PcVue platform supervises water management at the largest dam in Indonesia

Situated in the province of Banten, an hour’s drive from Jakarta, Indonesia — a crucial infrastructure for the area is the Karian dam which testifies the nation’s commitment to water […] The post PcVue platform supervises water management at the largest dam in Indonesia first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Bio-UV group offers through life-warranty for all bio-sea water treatment systems

To further support shipowners in the management of their ballast waters ahead of the entry into force this September of the D-2 compliance requirements, France-based BIO-UV group has introduced a […] The post Bio-UV group offers through life-warranty for all bio-sea water treatment systems first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.