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Ecolab survey reveals water conservation expectations
New data from a global survey conducted and commissioned by Ecolab — a global company offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services — has revealed high consumer expectations […] The post Ecolab survey reveals water conservation expectations first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreNominations for LKYWP 2024 launched at UN 2023 Water Conference
The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) launched a call for nominations for the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize (LKYWP) 2024 — an international award that honours outstanding contributions by individuals […] The post Nominations for LKYWP 2024 launched at UN 2023 Water Conference first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreIn-Situ’s new brand identity
In-Situ, a global manufacturer of water monitoring instrumentation and software, has rebranded to reflect the company’s current status in both environmental and process water monitoring solutions. The company’s new tagline […] The post In-Situ’s new brand identity first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreInnovators pledge to invest US$11 bn to solve global water challenges
Seventeen organisations have joined forces to support UN Water Action Agenda, pledging to invest US$11bn in water innovation over the next five years. The collective commitment was announced at an […] The post Innovators pledge to invest US$11 bn to solve global water challenges first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreBentley Systems announces agreement with Worldsensing
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has entered into a non-exclusive commercial agreement to accelerate the adoption of infrastructure IoT, unlocking value for infrastructure designers, constructors, and owner-operators in […] The post Bentley Systems announces agreement with Worldsensing first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreDelivering sustainable solutions to solve water challenges
With British Water’s conference on creating a more sustainable water sector approaching, Stephen Kennedy, head of digital and innovation at UK water solution provider MWH Treatment shared his views on […] The post Delivering sustainable solutions to solve water challenges first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreCIP micropollutants research published by UKWIR
Thirteen research reports have been published, which aim to boost the water sector’s knowledge of microplastics and further the understanding of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) in wastewater treatment processes. The reports […] The post CIP micropollutants research published by UKWIR first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreXylem and BSA save US$145m with smart sewer technology
Buffalo Sewer Authority (BSA) saved US$145m by deploying a digital system that reduced polluted water flowing into its rivers during storm events. By harnessing the power of data and analytics, […] The post Xylem and BSA save US$145m with smart sewer technology first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreDuPont, Starbucks, Ecolab, Gap and Reckitt join US Government to invest US$140m in water access fund
Chemicals company DuPont announced that it is making an impact investment of US$3m to increase access to safe water and sanitation. The WaterEquity’s Global Access Fund IV, with US$140m in […] The post DuPont, Starbucks, Ecolab, Gap and Reckitt join US Government to invest US$140m in water access fund first appeared on Water & Wastewater […]
Read More“Too much water, and not enough of it”
These two sides to the global water crisis reflect the uneven distribution of the precious resource across the globe, but Ulrik Gernow, Grundfos’ group executive vice-president and COO says dialogue […] The post “Too much water, and not enough of it” first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MorePlanmeca and BWT collaborates to create water treatment solutions for dental clinics
Finnish healthcare technology manufacturer Planmeca has collaborated with Austrian water treatment company BWT to introduce new water treatment solutions for dental units and autoclaves. The solutions will be presented for […] The post Planmeca and BWT collaborates to create water treatment solutions for dental clinics first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreRockwell Automation reports 45% of APAC manufacturers struggle to outpace competitors due to lack of innovation, skilled workforce and technology
US industrial automation company Rockwell Automation has announced the results of its eighth annual ‘state of smart manufacturing report’. The global study surveyed more than 1,350 manufacturers across 13 manufacturing […] The post Rockwell Automation reports 45% of APAC manufacturers struggle to outpace competitors due to lack of innovation, skilled workforce and technology first appeared […]
Read MoreGrundfos’ 2022 results with record turnover
Despite market conditions, Grundfos continued its performance in 2022 with a sales growth of 12.1%, net turnover hitting a record 33.3bn Danish krone and earnings (EBIT before special items) reaching […] The post Grundfos’ 2022 results with record turnover first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreCeraMac: a ceramic microfiltration system to improve water quality
By Holly Shorney-Darby, PhD, PE, and Jumeng Zheng, PhD Filtration and disinfection are used in surface water treatment to remove and inactivate harmful pathogens, such as cryptosporidium, giardia, and viruses. […] The post CeraMac: a ceramic microfiltration system to improve water quality first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreBill Decker leads Fuel Tech water treatment technologies
Fuel Tech, a US technology company providing advanced engineering water solutions, has announced Bill Decker as vice-president of water and wastewater treatment technologies. In the newly created position, Decker will […] The post Bill Decker leads Fuel Tech water treatment technologies first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreInfoTiles tries a day without water
Digital water technology company InfoTiles is taking on a two-day endurance challenge to raise awareness for World Water Day 2023 and acknowledge the importance of the UN water conference. Participants […] The post InfoTiles tries a day without water first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreWater certainty in an uncertain future: European group unites in Cyprus
The €10m European Research Council (ERC) funded project had a six-year update meeting at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence (KIOS CoE), University of Cyprus with representatives from […] The post Water certainty in an uncertain future: European group unites in Cyprus first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreWater & Wastewater Asia March/April 2023
Furthering the revolution already underway in water: Interview with COO of Gradiant PHANTOR 6000: A mobile solution to boost drinking water supply in South East Asia SUEZ’s new sustainability goals The post Water & Wastewater Asia March/April 2023 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreEoI sought for UKWIR’s carbon accounting tool
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR), the research platform for UK water companies, is seeking expressions of interest (EoI) from parties able to deliver a new version of the water industry’s […] The post EoI sought for UKWIR’s carbon accounting tool first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreSIWW Spotlight 2023
The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Spotlight 2023 is a by invitation summit that brings together leaders from utilities, cities and industry to share experiences and solutions in tackling climate […] The post SIWW Spotlight 2023 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreNew corrosion inhibitor for hydrotesting drinking water systems
Cortec, a corrosion solutions company, has announced its new corrosion inhibitor for hydrostatic testing (hydrotesting) is certified to meet ANSI/NSF Standard 61 for use in hydrotesting of drinking water system […] The post New corrosion inhibitor for hydrotesting drinking water systems first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreDiversey to be acquired by Solenis for US$4.6bn
Solenis — a US manufacturing company — and disinfectant maker Diversey Holdings have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Solenis will acquire Diversey in an all-cash transaction valued […] The post Diversey to be acquired by Solenis for US$4.6bn first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreBHS announces partnership with Soitra for sales of filtration and drying technologies
BHS-Sonthofen, a German owner-operated group of companies specialising in machinery and plant engineering, announced its partnership with Soitra, an Italian supplier of process and packaging equipment for the pharmaceutical, chemical […] The post BHS announces partnership with Soitra for sales of filtration and drying technologies first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreEndress+Hauser opens new regional logistics hub in the US
Instrumentation company Endress+Hauser has announced the opening of a new 48,000ft2 Indiana-based regional logistics hub, marking a further milestone in the group’s project to boost the fulfillment of customer orders […] The post Endress+Hauser opens new regional logistics hub in the US first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreThe Coca-Cola Foundation and Imagine H2O launch water innovation fund
The Coca-Cola Foundation and Imagine H2O, a global non-profit that accelerates and deploys new water innovations, have partnered to scale entrepreneurial solutions for the global water crisis. The sustainable access […] The post The Coca-Cola Foundation and Imagine H2O launch water innovation fund first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MorePortable SAFs ensure environmental protection during upgrade
Technology from water recycling specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) has been selected to maintain ammonia consent standards during an upgrade of a village treatment works. British water supply company Severn […] The post Portable SAFs ensure environmental protection during upgrade first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MorePWTech welcomes Vincent Rada to leadership team
Process Wastewater Technologies (PWTech), an American manufacturer of wastewater equipment, welcomes Vincent Rada as sales manager for the western US and Canada. Rada brings more than six years of water […] The post PWTech welcomes Vincent Rada to leadership team first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreSecurity first at VEGA
VEGA— the black forest manufacturer of level, switching and pressure instrumentation — is on a security mission. In January 2023, it reportedly delivered the world’s first level sensor with built-in […] The post Security first at VEGA first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreEvoqua acquires Texas-based industrial water service business of Kemco Systems
Evoqua Water Technologies, a provider of water and wastewater treatment solutions, announced that it has acquired Texas-based industrial water treatment service business of the former Bob Johnson and Associates from […] The post Evoqua acquires Texas-based industrial water service business of Kemco Systems first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreDuPont selected for use in world’s largest MBR-RO water reuse plant
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, and its water infrastructure contractor, UES, has selected American multinational chemical company DuPont Water Solutions to implement its MemPulse membrane bioreactor (MBR) and FilmTec RO […] The post DuPont selected for use in world’s largest MBR-RO water reuse plant first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreBentley Systems calls for nominations for the 2023 ‘Going Digital Awards’ in infrastructure
Infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems announced its call for nominations for the 2023 ‘Going Digital Awards’ in infrastructure, hosted in Singapore this year. The awards, which are judged by […] The post Bentley Systems calls for nominations for the 2023 ‘Going Digital Awards’ in infrastructure first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreUKWIR invites EoI for upcoming projects
Members of UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) have decided on the next round of research priorities for the organisation and are inviting expressions of interest (EoI) from expert partners and […] The post UKWIR invites EoI for upcoming projects first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreNew water safety plan manual by IWA and WHO to provide guidance for safe drinking water
The non-profit organisation International Water Association (IWA) and World Health Organization (WHO) have released the second edition of the water safety plan manual, which offers practical guidance for the development […] The post New water safety plan manual by IWA and WHO to provide guidance for safe drinking water first appeared on Water & Wastewater […]
Read MoreDanfoss sales above €10bn, highest investment levels
Danish energy company, Danfoss’ 2022 results demonstrated growth potential in products and solutions that contributed to meeting global and regional climate goals. The annual reports stated that sales grew 36% […] The post Danfoss sales above €10bn, highest investment levels first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreBentley Systems announces retirement of founder Keith Bentley and promotion of Julien Moutte to CTO
As of April 2023, founder Keith Bentley will step down as CTO to assume the role of technology advisor through his anticipated retirement later in the year, and will continue […] The post Bentley Systems announces retirement of founder Keith Bentley and promotion of Julien Moutte to CTO first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreVersatile electric pipe-cutter makes UK debut
The first all-electric battery-operated lateral pipe-cutter to enter the UK market has secured sole distribution with pipeline equipment specialist Ant Hire Solutions. Hächler, the German manufacturing company that invented the […] The post Versatile electric pipe-cutter makes UK debut first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreXylem appoints Earl Ellis to board of directors
Xylem, US water technology provider, announced that Earl Ellis has been appointed to the company’s board of directors, effective 9 Mar 2023. Ellis currently serves as executive vice-president and CFO […] The post Xylem appoints Earl Ellis to board of directors first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreItaly’s canals and rivers run dry as the nation faces low tide and drought alert
Many canals in Venice, Italy have dried up because of low tides and weeks of dry winter weather. Usually threatened by flooding, the city is now facing a severe drought […] The post Italy’s canals and rivers run dry as the nation faces low tide and drought alert first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreNew pump brings aeration solution to Timothy Taylor’s
Timothy Taylor’s, a family-owned regional brewery in the UK, has upgraded its aeration process by introducing the AirJet system from UK pump supplier Landia, following a five-day survey of its […] The post New pump brings aeration solution to Timothy Taylor’s first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreIDE Technologies partners with Fort Lauderdale for new water treatment plant
IDE Technologies, a global provider of water treatment solutions, announced the closing of a public private partnership project to design, construct and operate a new water treatment plant in Fort […] The post IDE Technologies partners with Fort Lauderdale for new water treatment plant first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreDrainage planning transformed with advanced asset software
The complexities of delivering a final drainage and wastewater management plan (DWMPs) for the UK Government in 2023 has been made easier for South West Water (SWW) by using advanced […] The post Drainage planning transformed with advanced asset software first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreEndress+Hauser initiates generational change
Changes will take place at the top of the Swiss-based instrumentation company Endress+Hauser at the start of 2024. Dr Klaus Endress will give up his responsibilities as president of the […] The post Endress+Hauser initiates generational change first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreArmstrong Fluid Technology wins ‘Smart Project of the Year 2023’ at RetrofitTech MENA summit
Armstrong Fluid Technology, manufacturer of intelligent fluid-flow and control solutions, has received the award for ‘Smart Project of the Year 2023’ at the eighth edition of RetrofitTech Middle East and […] The post Armstrong Fluid Technology wins ‘Smart Project of the Year 2023’ at RetrofitTech MENA summit first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreSpring collaborates with Microsoft and Impact X on water innovation
The water sector’s innovation centre of excellence, Spring, is collaborating with tech company Microsoft and European venture capital company Impact X on a new initiative to make tools and funding […] The post Spring collaborates with Microsoft and Impact X on water innovation first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreIndonesia to focus on six issues for 10th World Water Forum 2024
Indonesia will focus on six key issues for the 10th World Water Forum (WWF), jointly organised by international think tank World Water Council and Indonesia. It is set to take […] The post Indonesia to focus on six issues for 10th World Water Forum 2024 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreWEF seeks applications for Utility of the Future Today recognition programme
Non-for-profit organisation Water Environment Federation (WEF) has opened its application period till 12 Apr 2023 for the Utility of the Future Today recognition (UotFT) programme, which seeks to honour water […] The post WEF seeks applications for Utility of the Future Today recognition programme first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreMascara launches initiative to provide access to drinking water in remote areas
Mascara, a French company specialising in water treatment solutions using renewable energies, has launched Kori Odyssey, an initiative aimed at co-developing and implementing with local stakeholders tailored water access programmes […] The post Mascara launches initiative to provide access to drinking water in remote areas first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreMesse München signs 10-year partnership to organise the Singapore International Water Week
German industry company Messe München’s subsidiary in Singapore, MMI Asia has announced a 10-year agreement to organise Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) water expo, a global water event. The water […] The post Messe München signs 10-year partnership to organise the Singapore International Water Week first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreArmstrong helps customers save more than US$300m with 2.5 billion kWh of electricity
As part of its planet proposition sustainability initiative, intelligent fluid manufacturer Armstrong Fluid Technology has helped customers worldwide save more than 2.5 billion kWh of electricity with an estimated value […] The post Armstrong helps customers save more than US$300m with 2.5 billion kWh of electricity first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreIWA-Grundfos UN Water Conference Youth delegates announced
The non-profit organisation International Water Association (IWA) and Denmark-based pump manufacturer Grundfos announced that 14 promising international young water professionals (YWPs) have been selected to be part of a delegation […] The post IWA-Grundfos UN Water Conference Youth delegates announced first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreSector must challenge public misconceptions through engagement
The water sector must tackle “unfair criticisms” by sharing more about the work it delivers, water services company Yorkshire Water’s chief executive, Nicola Shaw, told attendees at British Water’s Better […] The post Sector must challenge public misconceptions through engagement first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreTen start-ups join Xylem Innovation Labs to tackle water challenges
Global water technology company Xylem is supporting technology start-ups to develop solutions through its Innovation Labs commercial accelerator programme. Now in its second year, the programme has just accepted 10 […] The post Ten start-ups join Xylem Innovation Labs to tackle water challenges first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreAir Selangor resumes water treatment operations after odour pollution incident
Malaysia’s water operator Air Selangor has restored up to 94% of its treated water supply to seven regions after its four Selangor treatment plants resumed operations, following a temporary shutdown […] The post Air Selangor resumes water treatment operations after odour pollution incident first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreGradiant acquires Advanced Watertek to expand Middle East manufacturing growth
Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, has acquired Advanced Watertek, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and service provider for membrane-based water and wastewater treatment systems. […] The post Gradiant acquires Advanced Watertek to expand Middle East manufacturing growth first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreWater Environment Federation launches fifth Intelligent Water Systems Challenge
The not-for-profit technical and education organisation Water Environment Federation (WEF) has launched its fifth Intelligent Water Systems Challenge on 23 Jan 2023 to challenge participants to use innovation and data […] The post Water Environment Federation launches fifth Intelligent Water Systems Challenge first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreSUEZ wins first major SWRO desalination project in China
French-based utility company SUEZ has won the engineering, procurement and construction contract for Wanhua Chemical Group’s Penglai seawater reserve osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in China. The project will contribute to […] The post SUEZ wins first major SWRO desalination project in China first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreUKWIR provides free access to water sector research reports
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) is providing free access to over 1,000 of its water sector research reports aimed at helping to improve water and wastewater services for customers, and […] The post UKWIR provides free access to water sector research reports first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read More120Water recognised as inaugural partner at White House summit to remove lead pipes
120Water, US solutions provider for lead reduction and drinking water programmes, is an inaugural partner in the new Biden-Harris ‘Get the Lead Out’ partnership. Working with the federal government and […] The post 120Water recognised as inaugural partner at White House summit to remove lead pipes first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreSUEZ’s new sustainability goals
On 30 Jan 2023, French public utility company SUEZ unveiled its new sustainable development goals for 2027, through 24 commitments revolving around three pillars, climate, biodiversity and social responsibility, for […] The post SUEZ’s new sustainability goals first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreKey trends shaping the water industry in 2023
Rick Holland, Grundfos’ senior regional sales director for water utility in Asia-Pacific, shares insights into challenges that have plagued the water industry, and what the industry can do moving forward. […] The post Key trends shaping the water industry in 2023 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreYokogawa enters US$10m investment agreement with Singapore’s start-up to expand in Indian market
Japanese IT company Yokogawa Electric has made a US$10m investment in Ideation3X (i3X), a Singapore-based venture company that targets the integrated solid waste management (ISWM) sector in India with a […] The post Yokogawa enters US$10m investment agreement with Singapore’s start-up to expand in Indian market first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MorePensar joins RSK Australia
Construction engineering company RSK Group announced the addition of infrastructure solutions provider Pensar Infrastructure Group to its family of over 175 environmental, engineering, and technical services businesses. This move furthered […] The post Pensar joins RSK Australia first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreWCSEE UV treatment selected for Trevaylor Manor care home wastewater
Water recycling technology specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) has been selected by a care home in Cornwall, UK to provide on-site wastewater treatment in an environmentally sensitive location. The property […] The post WCSEE UV treatment selected for Trevaylor Manor care home wastewater first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreOptimising water data ahead of price review
The UK’s Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat has published its 2024 final methodology on 31 Dec 2022, and expectations around leakage and water consumption are predictably high. For Kevin Brook, […] The post Optimising water data ahead of price review first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreOvarro launches fully managed fixed network leakage service
A new end-to-end leakage reduction service has been launched by technology company Ovarro, as the water sector moves forward with wider implementation of as-a-service models to improve efficiency. LeakNavigator is […] The post Ovarro launches fully managed fixed network leakage service first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreRockwell Automation’s new APAC vice-president of market access is Shovan Sengupta
American automation company Rockwell Automation announced that Shovan Sengupta has been promoted to regional vice-president of market access for Asia-Pacific. He will be based in Singapore and reports to Scott […] The post Rockwell Automation’s new APAC vice-president of market access is Shovan Sengupta first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreOliver Klaeffling becomes new managing director of Analytik Jena
Swiss-based instrumentation company Endress+Hauser Group is handing over the management of its subsidiary specialising in laboratory analysis to Oliver Klaeffling as of 1 Feb 2023. Ulrich Krauss, who joined German […] The post Oliver Klaeffling becomes new managing director of Analytik Jena first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreCedric Dackam to head MANN+HUMMEL’s water and membrane solutions division
As of 1Jan 2023, MANN+HUMMEL has appointed Cedric Dackam as president and general manager for its water and membrane solutions division. In his role, Dackam reports to Kurk Wilks, its […] The post Cedric Dackam to head MANN+HUMMEL’s water and membrane solutions division first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreAustralian honour for IWA President Tom Mollenkopf
Tom Mollenkopf, president of International Water Association (IWA), has been recognised in the Australia Day 2023 Honours List with him being appointed as an officer of the order of Australia […] The post Australian honour for IWA President Tom Mollenkopf first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreAsia’s dewatering pumps market expected CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2028
The dewatering pumps market is expected to grow at year-on-year rate of 5.3%, reaching a value of about US$9.5bn by 2028. The global dewatering pumps market is driven by demand […] The post Asia’s dewatering pumps market expected CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2028 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreOvarro for a cyber-resilient water future
A criminal cyber-attack on a UK water company in August 2022, which saw hackers gain access to customer banking details, led utilities to urgently reassess cybersecurity strategies. For Philippe Willems, […] The post Ovarro for a cyber-resilient water future first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreMentorAPM selected to provide CMMS for Alexandria Renew Enterprises
Asset management software solutions provider MentorAPM has been selected to implement a computerised maintenance management solution (CMMS) for Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew), Virginia’s wastewater treatment provider. Continuing on its 70-year-old […] The post MentorAPM selected to provide CMMS for Alexandria Renew Enterprises first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreFido Direct launches end-to-end solution to solve water loss
UK tech innovation company Fido Tech has released Fido Direct, an end-to-end solution combining artificial intelligence (AI), hardware and on-the-ground expertise that identifies water leaks on 24 Jan 2023. The […] The post Fido Direct launches end-to-end solution to solve water loss first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreGradiant’s Watershed Year in Review
Prakash Govindan, COO and co-founder of global solutions provider for water and wastewater treatment Gradiant, reviewed the key highlights of the company in 2022. “Despite the challenges faced in global […] The post Gradiant’s Watershed Year in Review first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreEvove signs MoU with Saline Water Conversion Corporation to deploy advanced membrane technology in desalination
The UK technology business Evove has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia government corporation Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) to take advanced membrane technologies to industrial trials […] The post Evove signs MoU with Saline Water Conversion Corporation to deploy advanced membrane technology in desalination first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreNew asset management approach for the UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR)
The UKWIR, research platform for UK Water Companies, published a final report about the sector creating future value through asset management. The UKWIR has developed 12 big questions to tackle […] The post New asset management approach for the UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreMANN+HUMMEL to present solutions at upcoming Filtech 2023
Filtech, the filtration event held in Germany from 14-16 Feb 2023, will showcase filtration specialist MANN+HUMMEL. Adhering to its motto, ‘Leadership in filtration for cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water’, […] The post MANN+HUMMEL to present solutions at upcoming Filtech 2023 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreWater & Wastewater Asia January/February 2023
“Data is the new water”: Monitoring water infrastructure with digital twins From unknown organism to effluent remover: The story of Anammox Micro effects, Macro leaps: Effective irrigation in a water scarce world The post Water & Wastewater Asia January/February 2023 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreWaterVerse unites 10 EU countries with water data sharing
This €5.2 million project, funded by the Horizon Europe programme with the aim to develop a water data management ecosystem (WDME), is helping to make data more interoperable to connect […] The post WaterVerse unites 10 EU countries with water data sharing first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreMcMenon Engineering Service acquires ABB’s product line
The UK manufacturing firm, McMenon Engineering Services, was chosen by Swiss technology company ABB for the acquisition of variable area (VA) flowmeters. This range of VA flowmeters produced by ABB […] The post McMenon Engineering Service acquires ABB’s product line first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreUS Patent Office approves Memsift Innovations’ Stomate membrane
The US Patent Office (USPTO) has granted Singapore-based environmental health service Memsift Innovations to cover the formulation and the method of making stomate membrane and its various applications. Stomate is […] The post US Patent Office approves Memsift Innovations’ Stomate membrane first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreAqueous Vets recognised for its installation of largest PFAS treatment facility in the US
The US solutions provider of water and wastewater treatment, Aqueous Vets (AV) has been recognised by the American Society of Civil Engineers Los Angeles (ASCE LA) for its role in […] The post Aqueous Vets recognised for its installation of largest PFAS treatment facility in the US first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreIDE Technologies opens Dubai regional headquarters
On 10 Jan 2023, Israeli water desalination company IDE Technologies announced the opening of a new regional office in Dubai: IDE Meyah Water Solutions. This is in efforts to grow […] The post IDE Technologies opens Dubai regional headquarters first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreNX Filtration receives Ekopak’s follow-on order for water treatment project in Belgium
Water supply company Ekopak, which specialises in decentralised circular water solutions such as water-as-a-service (WaaS), selected NX Filtration, the global provider of direct nanofiltration (dNF) membrane technology for pure and […] The post NX Filtration receives Ekopak’s follow-on order for water treatment project in Belgium first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreRockwell Automation appoints new country manager for Singapore
On 10 Jan 2023, American industrial automation provider Rockwell Automation appointed Mariya Prempeh as the country manager for Singapore’s headquarters. With more than 10 years of experience in sales and […] The post Rockwell Automation appoints new country manager for Singapore first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreSymrise tops in Carbon Disclosure Project’s sustainability ratings out of 18,700 companies
Germany-based group Symrise has achieved the top A grade twice for its efforts to protect water and forests, and A minus for climate protection in the non-profit Carbon Disclosure Project […] The post Symrise tops in Carbon Disclosure Project’s sustainability ratings out of 18,700 companies first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreDe Nora will increase ozone production capacity by 100% with phase four of Tubli Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion Project
On 5 Jan 2023, global water treatment solutions provider De Nora joined phase four of the Tubli Sewage Treatment Plant expansion. Planning for one of the largest public sector ozone […] The post De Nora will increase ozone production capacity by 100% with phase four of Tubli Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion Project first appeared on […]
Read MoreBentley Systems promotes Brock Ballard to chief revenue officer and Eric Boyer joins as investor relations officer
On 4 Jan 2023, the infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems announced that Brock Ballard has been promoted to the role of chief revenue officer (CRO), succeeding newly retired Gus […] The post Bentley Systems promotes Brock Ballard to chief revenue officer and Eric Boyer joins as investor relations officer first appeared on Water & […]
Read MoreAV Water Technologies becomes Orbis’s new distributor
Smart monitoring company Orbis Intelligent Systems has announced technology distributor AV Water Technologies (AVWT) as its new partner in the US. The company will be supplying the Orbis SmartCap in […] The post AV Water Technologies becomes Orbis’s new distributor first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreLANXESS and TotalEnergies to cooperate on sustainable styrene
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS and French multi-energy company TotalEnergies have entered a cooperation on the supply of Biocircular styrene based on tall oil. Unlike conventional styrene, the raw material used […] The post LANXESS and TotalEnergies to cooperate on sustainable styrene first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreWith biogas production, Veolia Water Technologies reduces 17% of Pınar Süt’s carbon emissions at Izmir Plant
Water treatment specialist Veolia Water Technologies’ solutions for wastewater treatment and biogas production are now in service at Turkish dairy company Pınar Süt’s factory in İzmir, Turkey. With the installations, […] The post With biogas production, Veolia Water Technologies reduces 17% of Pınar Süt’s carbon emissions at Izmir Plant first appeared on Water & Wastewater […]
Read MoreLANXESS prices up 10% for ion exchange resins and iron oxide adsorbers in 2023
Starting 1 Jan 2023, specialty chemicals company LANXESS has increased up to 10% the prices for all Lewatit ion exchange resins and Bayoxide iron oxide adsorbers for water treatment applications […] The post LANXESS prices up 10% for ion exchange resins and iron oxide adsorbers in 2023 first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreLifequest and Biopipe India to pursue industrial and sewage wastewater treatment markets
Lifequest World focuses on decentralised, scalable wastewater treatment and reuse technologies. Through its subsidiary, Biopipe India, the company is concurrently pursuing both industrial (ETP) and sewage wastewater treatment (STP) markets. […] The post Lifequest and Biopipe India to pursue industrial and sewage wastewater treatment markets first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read More120Water platform selected to manage Indiana lead service line database
Expanding its record of providing data management and software solutions to state-wide and multistate programmes, 120Water’s platform has been selected to manage the service line inventories for more than 1,300 […] The post 120Water platform selected to manage Indiana lead service line database first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreHow advanced algorithms are optimising water management at the biggest sporting event of the year
A LEGO-like modular stadium, a ball with an IMU sensor to detect offside incidents, AI-based player tracking, and climate-controlled stadiums, has been a few of the innovations showcased at the […] The post How advanced algorithms are optimising water management at the biggest sporting event of the year first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreH2O Innovation announces new contract and separate contract extension
H2O Innovation has announce that it has been awarded a new operation and maintenance (O&M) service contract, and has extended an existing contract. Both projects are in the state of […] The post H2O Innovation announces new contract and separate contract extension first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreXylem appoints Matthew Pine as chief operating officer
Xylem has announced the appointment of Matthew Pine as chief operating officer, effective 1 Jan 2023. In this role, Pine will accelerate Xylem’s operational excellence, driving cost leadership and scaling […] The post Xylem appoints Matthew Pine as chief operating officer first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MorePerstorp to save more than one million litres of fresh water yearly at Stenungsund plant
Perstorp has invested in a project that will allow it to use wastewater from a nearby municipal treatment plant for production operations in Stenungsund, Sweden. This will save 1.1m litres […] The post Perstorp to save more than one million litres of fresh water yearly at Stenungsund plant first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
Read MoreResearch builds knowledge on carbon and water
Sector-wide research is critical for navigating the myriad approaches that the water sector might pursue for reducing its carbon footprint and reaching net zero by 2030, according to Dan Green, […] The post Research builds knowledge on carbon and water first appeared on Water & Wastewater Asia.
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