Beyond bits and bytes: Cate Lochead on telling Bentley’s story differently

Water & Wastewater Asia speaks to Cate Lochead, chief marketing officer at Bentley Systems, about strengthening Bentley’s global marketing strategy, its pragmatic approach to AI, and how storytelling can translate […] The post Beyond bits and bytes: Cate Lochead on telling Bentley’s story differently first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Applications open for Dr. K. C. Channabasappa Memorial PhD Scholarship 2026–2027

The application process for the Dr. K. C. Channabasappa Memorial PhD Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year is now open. The deadline for final submissions is 1 Jun 2026. The […] The post Applications open for Dr. K. C. Channabasappa Memorial PhD Scholarship 2026–2027 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Bioaugmentation and its role in meeting water quality objectives by 2026

The safety of drinking water and sanitation systems remains closely linked to public health outcomes. While some countries maintain high standards of water and sanitation services, approximately forty percent of […] The post Bioaugmentation and its role in meeting water quality objectives by 2026 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

IDRA highlights scalable water infrastructure needs at UN preparatory meeting in Dakar

The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) underscored the need to accelerate the deployment of scalable water infrastructure solutions during its participation in the High-Level Dakar Preparatory Meeting for the […] The post IDRA highlights scalable water infrastructure needs at UN preparatory meeting in Dakar first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Europump 2026 annual meeting to convene Europe’s pump sector in Frankfurt

Europump, the European Federation of National Associations of Pump Manufacturers, has confirmed that its 2026 annual meeting will be held from 27–29 May 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. The meeting will […] The post Europump 2026 annual meeting to convene Europe’s pump sector in Frankfurt first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Building smarter water networks through digital integration

Water & Wastewater Asia speaks to Cecilia Correia, water strategist at Bentley Systems, about how her diverse experience across consultancy, utilities and technology informs her vision for digital transformation in […] The post Building smarter water networks through digital integration first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Over 80 international experts to address water, energy and climate challenges at WEX Global 2026

The twentieth Water and Energy Exchange (WEX) Global will focus on four thematic areas in 2026: sustainable water stewardship; artificial intelligence and digital transformation in the water cycle; collaboration and […] The post Over 80 international experts to address water, energy and climate challenges at WEX Global 2026 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Water & Wastewater Asia January/February 2026

Too much water, too little water: Singapore’s climate balancing act Adapting to the tide: Policy solutions for Indonesia’s water and climate threats Data you can act on: The new frontline in water quality management The post Water & Wastewater Asia January/February 2026 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

BIO-UV Group and MicroWISE partnership addresses port-side ballast water treatment needs

BIO-UV Group has entered into a partnership with water monitoring specialist MicroWISE to develop ballast water treatment and verification solutions aimed at addressing increasing enforcement pressure and the expected expansion […] The post BIO-UV Group and MicroWISE partnership addresses port-side ballast water treatment needs first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Indo Water 2026 Expo & Forum participates in InterAqua 2026, advancing global collaboration across the water sector

Marking twenty-five years of industry engagement and its twentieth edition, Indo Water Expo & Forum continues to serve as a key platform for Indonesia’s water and wastewater sector. Organised by […] The post Indo Water 2026 Expo & Forum participates in InterAqua 2026, advancing global collaboration across the water sector first appeared on Water & […]

IDRA awards Dr K C Channabasappa Memorial PhD Scholarship to Aihua Qiao

The International Desalination and Reuse Association has awarded the Dr K C Channabasappa Memorial PhD Scholarship to Aihua Qiao. The scholarship is administered by the IDRA education, scholarship and fellowship […] The post IDRA awards Dr K C Channabasappa Memorial PhD Scholarship to Aihua Qiao first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Plastics Pipe Institute honors industry leaders with Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), the major North American trade association representing all segments of the plastic pipe industry, has announced Steve Sandstrum and Dean Jenne as the latest recipients […] The post Plastics Pipe Institute honors industry leaders with Lifetime Achievement Awards first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

iPUMPNET recognised with national startup award for digital management of pumping systems

Pump Academy Private Limited has received the national startup awards five point zero under the bootstrap startup award category for its digital management solution for critical pumping systems, iPUMPNET. The […] The post iPUMPNET recognised with national startup award for digital management of pumping systems first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Armstrong Fluid Technology launches systems envelope – Fluid management station for hvac applications

Armstrong Fluid Technology has launched its systems envelope – fluid management station (SE-FMS), a modular solution developed to improve fluid management across hvac systems, with a focus on operational efficiency, […] The post Armstrong Fluid Technology launches systems envelope – Fluid management station for hvac applications first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

DuPont appoints D.G. Macpherson to board of directors

DuPont has appointed D.G. Macpherson to its board of directors, with immediate effect. “We are very pleased to welcome D.G. to the DuPont board,” said Lori Koch, chief executive officer […] The post DuPont appoints D.G. Macpherson to board of directors first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Unlocking clean water goals for 2026 with bioaugmentation

The safety of drinking water and sanitation systems has a direct impact on human health. While some countries maintain high standards of water and sanitation, around forty per cent of […] The post Unlocking clean water goals for 2026 with bioaugmentation first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Yardney Water Filtration Systems appoints specified sales associates in Florida

Yardney Water Filtration Systems has appointed specified sales associates as its manufacturing representative in Florida, supporting agriculture, golf, turf and landscape applications across the state. Founded in 1965, Yardney designs […] The post Yardney Water Filtration Systems appoints specified sales associates in Florida first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Membrion named part of 2026 Global Cleantech 100

Membrion has been named to Cleantech Group’s 2026 Global Cleantech 100, an annual list that recognises companies developing market-ready technologies addressing environmental and infrastructure challenges. This year’s selection reflects increased […] The post Membrion named part of 2026 Global Cleantech 100 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Arq appoints Jeanette McQueeney as vice president of sales and marketing

Arq has appointed Jeanette McQueeney as vice president of sales and marketing. In this role, she will oversee sales, business development, marketing and market expansion activities. McQueeney brings more than […] The post Arq appoints Jeanette McQueeney as vice president of sales and marketing first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Yokogawa increases investment in Finnish company Semantum

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has increased its strategic investment in Semantum Oy, a Finnish provider of digital solutions and services for industrial plant data modelling, simulation, optimisation and engineering automation. Following […] The post Yokogawa increases investment in Finnish company Semantum first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Meteor Communications listed in Sunday Times 2026 Top 100 Tech

Environmental technology company Meteor Communications has been included in the 2026 edition of the Sunday Times 100 Tech, which recognises Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies. The company develops environmental monitoring […] The post Meteor Communications listed in Sunday Times 2026 Top 100 Tech first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

International Desalination and Reuse Association seeks host agency for 2026–2027 fellowship programme

The International Desalination and Reuse Association is seeking a host agency for its 2026–2027 Fellowship Programme, which recognises professional achievement and contributions to desalination and water reuse. The programme supports […] The post International Desalination and Reuse Association seeks host agency for 2026–2027 fellowship programme first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Endress+Hauser appoints future CFO

Christian Mäder to succeed Dr Luc Schultheiss Endress+Hauser has appointed Christian Mäder as its future chief financial officer, completing the renewal of its executive board. The supervisory board confirmed that […] The post Endress+Hauser appoints future CFO first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Veolia and SBM Offshore sign agreement on floating desalination units

Veolia and SBM Offshore have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop floating desalination units aimed at addressing water scarcity in water-stressed regions. The collaboration brings together Veolia’s experience […] The post Veolia and SBM Offshore sign agreement on floating desalination units first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

ResinTech laboratory receives New Jersey state certification

The water services laboratory operated by ResinTech has received laboratory certification from the State of New Jersey under N.J.A.C. 7:18, the regulations governing laboratory certification and environmental measurements. Located in […] The post ResinTech laboratory receives New Jersey state certification first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

WaterEquity invests in Organica Water to support decentralised wastewater solutions in South and Southeast Asia

WaterEquity, a global asset manager focused on mobilising private investment for water and sanitation, has invested in Organica Water, a provider of biological wastewater treatment systems serving urban municipal and […] The post WaterEquity invests in Organica Water to support decentralised wastewater solutions in South and Southeast Asia first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Key market for AI era: Wilo expands into Japan

The Wilo is expanding its presence in Asia with entry into the Japanese market. The move reflects Japan’s role in sectors closely linked to the development of artificial intelligence, including […] The post Key market for AI era: Wilo expands into Japan first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Singer valve range receives WRAS certification for use in UK water supplies

Henry Pratt Company, a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, has confirmed that its Singer valve product line has received WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) certification, demonstrating compliance with UK water […] The post Singer valve range receives WRAS certification for use in UK water supplies first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Armstrong Fluid Technology appoints chintan kharche as global director, offering management

Armstrong Fluid Technology has appointed Chintan Kharche as global director, offering management. In this role, he will oversee offering management across five product lines, with responsibility for market research, competitive […] The post Armstrong Fluid Technology appoints chintan kharche as global director, offering management first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Active Membranes appoints Eric Hoek as executive chairman

Active Membranes has appointed Eric Hoek as executive chairman. The appointment follows the company’s transition from long-term pilot projects to commercial deployment of its membrane technologies for desalination and advanced […] The post Active Membranes appoints Eric Hoek as executive chairman first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Yardney Water Filtration Systems appoints Specified Sales Associates to expand Florida presence

Yardney Water Filtration Systems has appointed Specified Sales Associates (SSA) as its manufacturing representative in Florida, supporting agriculture, golf, turf and landscape applications across the state. The appointment expands Yardney’s […] The post Yardney Water Filtration Systems appoints Specified Sales Associates to expand Florida presence first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Windhoek’s long-running example of direct potable reuse

Direct potable reuse has been supplying drinking water to residents of Windhoek for decades, demonstrating how treated wastewater can be safely returned to the municipal supply at scale. Since 1968, […] The post Windhoek’s long-running example of direct potable reuse first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Sustainable drainage planters reduce flooding at Oxford primary school

A sustainable drainage system (SuDS) designed to manage surface water, store rainwater and create green space has been installed at a primary school in Oxford, UK, and has already reduced […] The post Sustainable drainage planters reduce flooding at Oxford primary school first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Gradiant 2025 year in review

In 2025, Gradiant recorded continued growth, extending its year-on-year revenue increase since the company’s founding. As water management became more closely linked to operational resilience and environmental performance, demand for […] The post Gradiant 2025 year in review first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Rapid water quality data reduces uncertainty for Swiss water utility WWZ

A fully automated analyser system that enables rapid monitoring across multiple sampling points has allowed a Swiss water utility to respond more quickly to changes in water quality. In the […] The post Rapid water quality data reduces uncertainty for Swiss water utility WWZ first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Landia mixers address rectangular tank mixing challenge in the Caribbean

Landia has secured an order to supply low-energy mixers to the Tamboril Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in the Dominican Republic, as part of a government programme to improve wastewater collection […] The post Landia mixers address rectangular tank mixing challenge in the Caribbean first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.

Managing sludge accumulation in lagoon-based wastewater treatment

Industrial and municipal wastewater treatment facilities that rely on lagoon systems often face persistent challenges related to sludge accumulation. As solids settle at the bottom of lagoons over time, they […] The post Managing sludge accumulation in lagoon-based wastewater treatment first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.