British Water has appointed Stephen Slessor, chief executive of RSE, as its new chair. He succeeds Dr Mark Fletcher, director and global water business lead at Arup. Slessor brings 25 […] The post Stephen Slessor appointed chair of British Water first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Veolia, a global provider of water treatment technologies, will supply key systems for the Vitória Water Reclamation Station (Vitória WRS) in Brazil — the world’s first large-scale facility to convert […] The post Veolia technologies to power municipal wastewater-to-reuse plant for industry in Brazil first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Early warning system could generate net benefits of $41 million over four weeks By: Prof Byung-Kwang Yoo, Ryo Iwamoto, Ungil Chung, Tomoko Sasaki, Peter G. Szilagyi, and Masaaki Kitajima Wastewater […] The post Economic evaluation supports wastewater surveillance for early COVID-19 detection in care homes first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
By Matt Hale, global key account director, HRS Heat Exchangers The water sector is under increasing strain. Beyond global concerns such as climate change affecting the availability of clean water, […] The post Efficiency crucial for the water sector first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Hydro-optic disinfection solution provides chemical-free alternative for wastewater reuse Atlantium Technologies’ HOD (hydro-optic disinfection) ultraviolet (UV) solution for open channel water treatment has been validated by Carollo Engineers, a firm […] The post Atlantium’s HOD UV system validated by Carollo Engineers for open channel water treatment first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced two additional models to its Design Envelope Compass R circulator range. The new models, 40-85 and 60-50, are dry rotor, variable speed circulators designed to […] The post Armstrong expands Compass R circulator range with new dry rotor models first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
By: Keyonna Summers and Erica Corliss Pairing artificial intelligence (AI) with wastewater surveillance may enable public health authorities to identify emerging viruses earlier than current methods, according to a new study […] The post AI Enhances Early Detection of Emerging Viruses through Wastewater Surveillance, UNLV Study Finds first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Availability and Its Economic Impact Availability, defined as the likelihood that a system or component operates as required at any given time, plays a pivotal role in the efficiency of […] The post The value of availability: How Energy Recovery device reliability impacts profitability in reverse osmosis plants first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
A hospital in the Midlands has achieved annual savings of £750,000 following the installation of a new pump and control system, designed and implemented by pump service specialists Dura Pump. […] The post NHS Trust reduces costs by £750,000 annually with upgraded wastewater system first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
A stronger emphasis on preventative and source-control measures to reduce pollution in wastewater systems across England and Wales was a key recommendation of the Independent Water Commission (IWC), whose final […] The post UKWIR research explores charging food businesses based on FOG discharges first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Wastewater treatment plants, farms and food processing facilities have the potential to convert waste materials into heat and energy through onsite biogas production. Many already use anaerobic digestion to transform […] The post Boosting biogas efficiency for winter heating first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
More than 340,000 people reached through sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives Surge for Water, a women-led nonprofit focused on sustainable water, sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health solutions, is marking […] The post Surge for Water Marks 10 Years of Community-Led Impact in Uganda first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Duperon Corporation has appointed paul jezuit as regional sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region, the Carolinas, and Illinois. The appointment is part of the company’s continued effort to strengthen its […] The post Duperon Corporation appoints paul jezuit as regional sales manager to support municipal water and wastewater sectors first appeared on Water & Wastewater […]
Veolia reported significant environmental gains across Asia in 2024, conserving 108 million m³ of freshwater through water reuse, desalination, and leakage reduction efforts. The volume saved is equivalent to supplying […] The post Veolia saves 108 million m³ of water and cuts 2.8 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions across Asia first appeared on Water & […]
Capital expenditure (CAPEX) on pipe infrastructure for municipal water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. and Canada is projected to reach US$117.0 billion between 2025 and 2035, according to a new […] The post Rehabilitation and wastewater set to drive decade of growth in North American pipe infrastructure first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
New role aims to support AMP8 delivery with innovative treatment technologies With asset management period 2025–30 (AMP8) opening new opportunities for the water sector, supply chain companies are preparing to […] The post WCSEE appoints dedicated Thames Water account manager first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
SIAAP (Greater Paris Sanitation Authority) and SUEZ have officially inaugurated a new biogas production unit at the Seine Aval wastewater treatment plant. Serving six million residents in the Paris metropolitan […] The post SIAAP and SUEZ inaugurate new biogas production unit at Seine Aval wastewater treatment plant first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
In this exclusive interview, Antonella Maggioni, chief executive officer of AGROW, introduces Live Water Footprint — a cutting-edge digital platform designed to measure, manage, and certify water usage in real […] The post Episode 6: Antonella Maggioni on Live Water Footprint and Corporate Water Strategy first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
bNovate Technologies has signed a distribution agreement with Food Instruments SRL to bring real-time microbial monitoring to Romania’s municipal and industrial water sectors. Romania is currently facing a range of […] The post Real-time microbial water monitoring now available in Romania first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Project to improve water quality at five Southern California sites California Water Service (Cal Water) has awarded Covenant Technical Solutions (CTS) a multi-million-dollar design-build contract to enhance water quality through […] The post California Water Service awards design-build contract to Covenant Technical Solutions for tank mixing and dosing upgrade first appeared on Water & Wastewater […]
Dan Widdel has been appointed president of Lakeside Equipment Corporation, a wastewater treatment systems provider based in Illinois. The company, established in 1928, specialises in screens, grit collectors, clarifiers, screw […] The post Leadership transition at Lakeside Equipment Corporation first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
BIO-UV has introduced a new Compliancy & Performance (C&P) Agreement to support ship operators in maintaining D-2 compliance and ensuring the effective operation of BIO-SEA ballast water treatment systems. The […] The post BIO-UV launches support agreement to help shipowners maintain ballast water compliance first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Vietwater 2025, Vietnam’s international exhibition for water supply, wastewater treatment and environmental technology, will take place from 22-24 Oct 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho […] The post Six global trends reshaping the water sector to be highlighted at Vietwater 2025 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
PT Napindo Media Ashatama (Napindo) held the technical meeting for the 19th Indo Water, the 15th Indo Waste & Recycling, the 15th Indo Renergy & Electric, and the 8th Indonesia […] The post Indo Water, Indo Waste & Recycling, Indo Renergy & Electric, and IISMEX 2025 to Highlight Integrated Solutions for Sustainable Urban Development first […]
Malaysia Climate Infrastructure Fund launched with RM500 million commitment under Dana Pemacu initiative Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Argos Partners have been appointed by Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP] to […] The post CFM and Argos Partners appointed to manage shariah-compliant climate infrastructure fund for KWAP first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
The Albères-Côte Vermeille-Illibéris Community of Municipalities (CCACVI) and Veolia have begun construction on a major treated wastewater reuse facility in Argelès-sur-Mer, one of France’s most visited coastal regions. The project […] The post Veolia to support France’s largest treated wastewater reuse project in Argelès-sur-Mer first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
By Swapna Deshpande, test & DevOps manager at remote telemetry and data solutions specialist, Metasphere The boundaries between disaster relief and everyday water utility management are becoming increasingly blurred. Safeguarding […] The post Disaster relief principles reshape water management first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Peter Perry, former chief executive of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, was appointed chair of Spring on 9 Jul 2025. He succeeds interim chair Nigel Watson, who stepped in following the […] The post Peter Perry appointed as chair of Spring first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Urban sustainability is gaining momentum worldwide, driven by the rapid adoption of smart building technologies and district heating and cooling (DHC) systems. According to the Xylem Vue report, integrated digital […] The post Integrated data platforms reshape energy use and support smarter cities first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
NX Filtration has received a repeat order to supply its hollow fibre nanofiltration (HFNF) modules to a municipal water treatment facility in León, Mexico. The expansion will double the current […] The post NX Filtration receives repeat order to expand hollow fibre nanofiltration plant in Mexico first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
SPML Infra Limited has secured a ₹385 crore contract for the Water Production and Supply System for Kekri-Sarwar Sector Package-III in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The project, part of the Government of […] The post SPML Infra awarded ₹385 crore water infrastructure project in Rajasthan first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Veolia has appointed Nicole Springer as chief executive officer of mobile water and integrated services within its water technologies division. She will lead the global business line focused on mobile […] The post Veolia appoints Nicole Springer to lead mobile water and integrated services first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
ACCIONA and AGROW have introduced Live Water Footprint, a digital solution designed to measure, manage, and certify water footprint in real time. The platform brings together AGROW’s technological capabilities in […] The post ACCIONA and AGROW launch digital tool for real-time water footprint management first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Perumdam Tirta Mayang Kota Jambi and GHD have signed a letter of intent for a pilot project that aims to modernise how Jambi City collects and manages water data, improving […] The post Joint Canada–Indonesia project pilots smart water metering in Jambi City first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
More than 200 clients represented by SL Environmental Law Group are set to receive close to US$1 billion from the initial phase of settlements with 3M and DuPont over drinking […] The post SL Environmental Law Group secures nearly US$1bn for clients in PFAS contamination settlements first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
New cloud-based tool estimates energy savings and ROI Armstrong Fluid Technology has launched a cloud-based tool called the Energy Performance Improvement Calculator (EPIC), designed to help users forecast energy savings […] The post Armstrong launches energy performance calculator for pump upgrades first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
The collaborative initiative River Deep Mountain AI (RDMAI) has released a suite of open-source artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) models designed to improve the way water quality data is […] The post River Deep Mountain AI releases first open-source models first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Puraffinity has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to advance technologies for the removal of per- and […] The post Puraffinity and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers collaborate on PFAS remediation research first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
A recent nationwide study has found that sewage sludge and wastewater treatment plants are significant contributors to PFAS contamination in rivers, raising concerns about the country’s current waste management practices. […] The post US wastewater plants and sludge sites linked to widespread Pfas pollution, new study shows first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Tens of thousands of people in eastern France have been told their tap water is unsafe to drink due to contamination by forever chemicals – a development that may foreshadow […] The post Contaminated water in Saint-Louis: A warning for Europe first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Smart water: How digital twins are reshaping urban water systems Sustaining Bali: Can tourism and water conservation coexist? Beyond Water makes 100% pure water from air The post Water & Wastewater Asia July/August 2025 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Over the past 25 years, San Antonio Water System (SAWS) has successfully secured new water supplies for the city from seven different sources. To manage these diverse supplies, SAWS has […] The post Water stewardship: working hard to make every drop count first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
In an environment where efficiency and process agility are essential to addressing diverse challenges, digitalisation is no longer optional. Water management—facing climate impacts, ageing infrastructure and resource constraints—must prioritise operational […] The post Operational intelligence in the water sector: Key factors for proactive management first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched a new coordinated research project (CRP) to improve the accuracy of water availability forecasts and predictions of extreme weather events. The initiative […] The post New IAEA project to enhance water forecasting first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a grant of $58.6 million from the Asian Development Fund (ADF) and a concessional loan of $28.1 million to provide essential infrastructure and […] The post ADB approves $86 million to improve infrastructure and services for displaced people from Myanmar and host communities in Bangladesh first appeared on […]
Nanostone Water and Solecta, both portfolio companies of True North Venture Partners, have merged to form Acuriant Technologies, Inc. The new company brings together advanced ceramic and polymeric membrane technologies […] The post Nanostone Water and Solecta merge to form Acuriant Technologies first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Veolia has announced a major technological breakthrough with the European launch of its patented Drop technology, which can achieve up to 99.9999% destruction of several targeted per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances […] The post Veolia launches patented Drop technology in Europe to destroy PFAS with up to 99.9999% efficiency first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Grundfos has signed an agreement to acquire Pittsburgh-based water and wastewater treatment company Newterra, further reinforcing its water treatment capabilities and expanding its footprint in North America. The Danish water […] The post Grundfos strengthens North American presence with acquisition of Newterra first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Veolia has completed one of the largest PFAS treatment systems in the United States—and the largest of its kind in the Northeast—at the Stanton Water Treatment Plant in Wilmington, Delaware. […] The post Veolia opens one of the largest PFAS treatment plants in the U.S., delivering high-quality drinking water to over 100,000 Delaware residents first […]