Noticias sobre Austria
AI boom to drive €6.8 billion in water spend for European data centers by 2036
Water-related spend across Europe’s data center sector is projected to reach €6.8 billion by 2036.
Wabag wins order to expand Donauinsel water works in Vienna
VA Tech Wabag has been selected by the City of Vienna to expand the Donauinsel Water Works, one of the Austrian capital's key facilities for drinking water supply.
EU, France, Germany and Palestine join forces to tackle wastewater challenges in Jenin West
A major wastewater treatment and agricultural reuse initiative has been formally launched in the West Bank following the signing of two financing agreements in Ramallah.
“Mastering the Digital Wave”: Siemens’ vision for a resilient water future
The water sector is at a turning point.
European Commission opens cases against Estonia & Austria over Drinking Water Directive
The European Commission has opened infringement procedures against Estonia and Austria for failing to correctly transpose the Drinking Water Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/2184) into national law.
Water wells are a source of life. It is high time we started monitoring them
In the face of growing challenges such as scarcer water resources, stricter regulations, and an aging workforce, the water industry can no longer afford to ignore the need for automated well monitoring.
German students awarded 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for flood warning innovation
Niklas Ruf and Jana Spiller from Germany received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2025 for their work on developing a scalable flood warning system for small streams.
United Utilities signs £3bn deal with Cascade Infrastructure to overhaul Haweswater Aqueduct
United Utilities has announced a £3 billion agreement with Cascade Infrastructure to deliver a major upgrade of the 70-year-old Haweswater Aqueduct, which supplies 2.5 million customers across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Roberta Maffettone (European Commission): “Water reuse is key to EU circular water strategies”
Water reuse offers Europe a vital opportunity to strengthen resilience to water scarcity and climate change.
Europe’s bathing waters safe for summer swimming
From Europe’s coastal waters to its inland bathing sites, a large majority of Europe’s waters are safe to swim in, according to the latest European bathing water assessment for the 2024 bathing season, published on June 20.
UNECE report highlights key actions to tackle workforce gaps in water sector
Managing climate change impacts on water resources including floods and droughts, as well as competing demands from different sectors on dwindling resources and pollution, requires adequate human resources in the water sector.
EU sets final deadline for Recovery Funds: countdown begins for Member States
The European Commission has dispelled doubts about the future of the Recovery and Resilience Facility: there will be no extension beyond 2026. This was reaffirmed by Commissioners Dombrovskis and Fitto during the official presentation of the document NextGenerationEU – The road to 2026.
European Commission proposes €280 million to support recovery from 2024 Central European floods
Today, the European Commission has proposed to allocate €280 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support flood recovery in Austria, Czechia, Poland, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Moldova.
Glaciers will take centuries to recover even if global warming is reversed
New research reveals mountain glaciers across the globe will not recover for centuries – even if human intervention cools the planet back to the 1.5°C limit, having exceeded it.
2024: The year climate change redrew the map of Europe
• The latest State of the Climate in Europe report reveals that 2024 was marked by record-breaking temperatures, unprecedented floods, and alarming glacier retreat.
EIB supports hydropower expansion in Upper Austria with €400 million financing package
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Energie AG Oberösterreich in Upper Austria a financing package of up to €400 million to expand hydropower.
New study provides insights into the spread of antibiotic resistance in Austrian rivers
A new study provides important insights into the spread of antibiotic resistance (ABR) in different river systems.
Jan Lüder appointed President and CEO of Voith Hydro
Jan Lüder will be appointed President and CEO of Voith Hydro and member of the Corporate Board of Management of the Voith Group effective April 1, 2025.
New study shows how climate change affects rain and floods
Climate change may lead to more precipitation and more intense floods.
Veralto to acquire Austria’s AQUAFIDES for $20 million
Bolsters its water quality portfolio with UV treatment technology; further expands offerings in Europe.