The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) has appointed Dr Mary M. Matthews, PhD, UNDP global water lead (a.i.), as a UNDP special advisor. Dr Matthews has worked in the […] The post Dr Mary M. Matthews joins IDRA as UNDP special advisor first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Transfilm Technology Corporation has launched IonClear, a Silicon Valley-based company focused on providing water filtration and resource recovery membranes for customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to […] The post IonClear expands membrane technology into North American markets first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
As climate change drives both heavier rainfall and prolonged dry spells, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are increasingly viewed as a tool to address both challenges, writes Lorna Davis, director, SuDSPlanter. […] The post How sustainable drainage can boost drought resilience first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Rising tariffs and stricter regulations are prompting data centres in Malaysia’s Johor state to seek alternative water sources for their cooling systems. A growing number of operators are adopting wastewater […] The post Higher costs, tighter rules: Johor’s data centres turn to reclaimed water first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
As temperatures drop in the northern hemisphere, wastewater treatment efficiency also slows. Shorter days and cold weather reduce microbial activity in wastewater and grease traps, leading to greater buildup, blockages, […] The post Preventing Winter Grease Trap Emergencies first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Water is no longer a passive victim of climate change — it is becoming the driving force for adaptation. In this interview, Prof Khoo Teng Chye shares how the Southeast […] The post Water as the frontline: How SEAPAW is advancing climate adaptation in Southeast Asia first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Stockholm, Sweden – 27 Aug 2025 Niklas Ruf and Jana Spiller from Germany have received the Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2025 for their development of a scalable flood warning system […] The post German students win 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for flood warning innovation first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
At the award-winning Turkey Creek wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), site superintendent Tim Woodward remains enthusiastic after 37 years in the role, as the facility embarks on its latest phase of […] The post More capacity but less spend at Turkey Creek first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Swiss-based bNovate Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with Membracon to expand real-time microbial water monitoring solutions for industrial water plants in the UK. The collaboration focuses on containerised and […] The post bNovate and Membracon Partner for Real-Time Water Monitoring at Industrial Plants first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Emerson has released Movicon.NExT Version 4.4, an advanced human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) platform designed to support interoperable automation architectures for discrete and process manufacturing […] The post Emerson updates Movicon.NExT HMI/SCADA platform with new features in version 4.4 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Eric White, head of climate adaptation at the World Economic Forum, explains to Water & Wastewater Asia why aligning public-private interests around water resilience could be the catalyst Southeast Asia […] The post Reframing adaptation as strategy, not retreat first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
As climate impacts intensify across Southeast Asia, water is emerging as both a critical vulnerability and a powerful lever for adaptation. In this interview with Water & Wastewater Asia, Dave […] The post The triple threat—and opportunity—Lurking in Southeast Asia’s water crisis first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
NX Filtration and Eau d’Azur, the public company managing drinking water and wastewater services for the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropole, have launched a pilot project at the Haliotis urban wastewater […] The post NX Filtration and Eau d’Azur partner on micropollutant treatment pilot in Nice first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
In this interview, Norio Saito, senior director at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), shares how ADB is supporting cities through integrated planning, nature-based solutions, and innovative funding approaches to address […] The post Episode 9: Scaling impact – ADB’s urban and water solutions for a changing climate first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Hydraulic fracturing has played a central role in unlocking unconventional oil and gas reserves worldwide. Alongside this growth, the management and treatment of large volumes of wastewater has emerged as […] The post Fracking water treatment market projected to reach USD 17.4 billion by 2033 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
More than 500 leaders from over 40 countries, including ministers, chief executives, policymakers, scientists, developers, financial agencies, investors, and sustainability experts, will gather in Reykjavík from 12–14 Oct 2025 for […] The post Global water and climate leaders to convene in Reykjavík for IDRA Summit first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
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Europump, the European pump association, has appointed Alexandre Lacour as its new president for the 2025–2027 term. He succeeds Lubos Michlik, chief executive officer of Sigma and member of the […] The post Alexandre Lacour appointed as new president of Europump first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Bionetix International has appointed Diana Di Marco as vice president and managing director in response to its rapid expansion. The promotion reflects her key role in driving business development and […] The post Bionetix International appoints diana di marco to lead company through expansion first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
In this exclusive interview, Eugene Liu, CEO of Century Water, shares insights on the company’s recent acquisition by Aquatech and what it means for the future of ultra-pure water solutions. […] The post From Acquisition to Innovation: Century Water’s Next Chapter with Aquatech first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
On 1 Aug 2025, Künz GmbH officially transferred its hydro mechanical equipment and trash rake cleaning machine business to Erhard Muhr GmbH – Gesellschaft für Planung, Maschinen- und Mühlenbau (MUHR). […] The post Künz transfers hydro expertise to MUHR to focus on crane construction first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
SPML Infra Limited (NSE: SPMLINFRA, BSE: 500402) has secured a ₹1,073 crore (inclusive of GST) contract from Indore Municipal Corporation for the development of a city-wide water supply system under […] The post SPML Infra awarded ₹1,073 crore water supply project under AMRUT 2.0 in Indore first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Camden, New Jersey – ResinTech has appointed Dr Yasha Duggal as western region sales representative for lab and OEM products within its Filterworks division. She will be responsible for supporting […] The post ResinTech appoints Dr Yasha Duggal as western region sales representative for lab and OEM division first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
A joint venture between Binnies and AECOM has been appointed by PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, to deliver professional engineering services for the Phase 3 expansion of the Changi Water […] The post Phase 3 expansion of Singapore’s Changi Water Reclamation Plant to commence first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
A wastewater treatment plant on the Big Island of Hawaii has successfully completed an upgrade that allows its only aeration lagoon to be taken offline for maintenance — without disrupting […] The post Big Island facility upgrades with compact aeration solution first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Ecolab has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the electronics division of Ovivo, a global provider of ultra-pure water technologies for semiconductor manufacturing. The deal aims to strengthen Ecolab’s […] The post Ecolab to acquire Ovivo’s electronics ultra-pure water business first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
The publication of the Independent Water Commission’s final report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a significant shift in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by […] The post SuDS role grows under new water rules first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
By Natalia Burgess and Jess Fagan Dr Samantha McGaughey, a plant scientist at the Australian National University (ANU) Research School of Biology, is researching ways to transform wastewater into a […] The post ANU academic explores plant-inspired wastewater solutions first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
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Arq has successfully completed the commissioning of its first granular activated carbon (GAC) production line at its Red River facility, marking a key step in the company’s ongoing transformation. Initial […] The post Arq commissions first granular activated carbon line at Red River plant first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Emerald Technology Ventures, a global climate-tech venture capital firm, has announced an SGD 8 million investment in SG Enviro (SGE), a Singapore-based company specialising in industrial wastewater engineering. The funding […] The post Emerald invests SGD 8 million in SG Enviro to expand industrial wastewater solutions in Southeast Asia first appeared on Water & Wastewater […]
Winners to be named on 16 Oct at Year in Infrastructure conference in Amsterdam Bentley Systems has announced the finalists for the 2025 Going Digital Awards, which recognise projects that […] The post Finalists Announced for Bentley Systems’ 2025 Going Digital Awards first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Landia has secured new orders to supply pumps and mixers for two biogas and biomethane plants in Estonia. At a 0.7MW biogas and cogeneration facility, eleven 11kW mixers will be […] The post Estonia biogas plants select Landia pumps and mixers first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Ribbon cutting marks operational launch of new 70,000-square-foot building focused on aftermarket service, automation, and larger equipment support Centrisys/CNP has opened a new 70,000-square-foot facility on its Kenosha campus, expanding […] The post Centrisys/CNP opens new facility to expand manufacturing and service capabilities first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
In a period of increased scrutiny and transformation for the UK water sector, UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has launched a bespoke artificial intelligence (AI) search tool to improve access […] The post AI tool enhances access to UKWIR research first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
A wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in the south of England has installed a new cutting basket macerator to improve the handling of challenging effluent from a grease trap. The unit, […] The post New macerator supports grease trap operations at southern England treatment plant first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
How is Singapore advancing water sector resilience while fostering regional partnerships across Southeast Asia? In this exclusive feature, Chew Men Leong and Michael Toh of the Singapore Water Association share […] The post Episode 7: Regional Resilience and Collaboration: Insights from Singapore Water Association first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Digitalisation could help solve the region’s deepening water crisis – but first, it must overcome systemic challenges Asia, home to over 4.7 billion people, is facing a severe water crisis. […] The post Seven barriers to digital water transformation in Asia first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.