Noticias sobre Asia Pacific
Structural analysis reveals how human eyelashes promote water drainage
Throughout human evolution, body and facial hair have notably diminished, yet eyelashes have remained a distinguishing feature.
Scientists use viral DNA to detect fecal contamination of water
The presence of human waste in sewage overflow or stormwater runoff that ultimately finds its way into rivers and lakes is a major public health hazard.
Safeguarding Singapore’s NEWater production by preventing illegal discharges
Singapore has a robust, diversified and sustainable water supply from four sources, known as the ‘Four National Taps’: water from local catchment, imported water, NEWater and desalinated water.
ACCIONA to develop a pioneering digital twin in Tseung Kwan O desalination plant in Hong Kong
The development of the digital twin will create a useful, efficient and visual tool to understand and adjust production processes in desalination.
Researchers develop a rapid water quality monitoring chip for antibiotic detection
Trimethoprim (TMP), a widely used antibiotic often present in wastewater treatment plant discharge, can disrupt the ecosystem and pose risks to human health when it contaminates soil and water.
Permafrost changes impact runoff generation and water conservation capacity in Alpine watersheds
Permafrost, a unique geological phenomenon found in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and other high-altitude cold regions, significantly influences the generation of runoff and hydrological processes in frozen watersheds.
Montrose partners with Sydney Water to address PFAS contamination in drinking water
Montrose Environmental Group has been chosen to deploy its mobile treatment system for per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) at Sydney Water's Cascade Water Filtration Plant (WFP) near Sydney, Australia.
Machine learning framework improves groundwater recharge estimates in Western Australia
A new study led by Griffith University has unveiled a machine learning-based framework to accurately estimate groundwater recharge in the Perth Basin, with a particular focus on the Gnangara groundwater system.
IWMI welcomes new leadership to drive strategy 2024-2030
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is welcoming five new members to its Board of Governors and an independent member to its Audit, Finance and Risk Committee.
Kurita confirms operation of electrical devices by electricity generated from wastewater
Kurita Water Industries had a demonstration test regarding microbial fuel cell that we are developing under the assumption to incorporate into wastewater treatment systems, by its actual scale size single cell and actual wastewater in November 2024.
Urgent investments in water security critical for climate resilience in Europe and Central Asia
Developing economies in the Europe and Central Asia region must prioritize investments in water security to effectively address the challenges posed by climate change, dwindling…
Maynilad partners with University of the Philippines to advance water safety and quality
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
Maynilad’s CAMANA wastewater treatment facility now 83% complete
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
Melbourne’s water storages at 88.4%, expected to remain secure for the year ahead
Melbourne’s Annual Water Outlook 2025 shows that water storage levels are expected to remain secure for the year ahead.
ADB supports water supply and sanitation improvement in Lao PDR with $50 million in financing
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $50.3 million financing package, including a $2 million technical assistance from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and Pacific, to support clean, reliable, affordable, and climate-resilient water supply and sanitation services across the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).
Urban Utilities signs contract of up to $50 million per year with maintenance and delivery partner
Urban Utilities has signed a contract with a value of up to $50 million per annum with essential network service provider, Service Stream to deliver maintenance works on its water and wastewater network.
Researchers reveal key factors behind Japan’s plastic waste removal rates in rivers
Plastic litter recovery from rivers is a rather understudied topic in Japan.
World Bank approves $240 million to support investments in WASH Services in Karachi, Pakistan
The World Bank has approved $240 million in financing for the Second Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP-2) to provide safely managed water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in the city of Karachi.
Green hydrogen innovation by South East Water and RMIT recognized by Water Minister’s Challenge
South East Water and RMIT University's ground-breaking method for producing green hydrogen from solar radiation and recycled water has won the 2024 Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge.
Agricultural land near where rivers meet can mitigate floods, study suggests
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University show that agricultural land preserved around river confluences can help mitigate floods.