Today, we release issue 22 of Smart Water Magazine Print Edition. Focused on "Sanitation, Wastewater Treatment and Reuse," this edition presents the latest insights on how innovation and sustainability are transforming the water sector.
We are thrilled to introduce a new roundtable format, focusing on water reuse in the United States. Industry leaders Ben Glickstein, Eva Steinle-Darling, and Peter Grevatt explore the evolution of water reuse, from agricultural irrigation to advanced potable applications, examining drivers like scarcity, regulatory changes, and sustainability goals.
Our cover story features an interview with Matt Stuyvenberg, Vice President of Software and Water Quality at Badger Meter. Stuyvenberg introduces the innovative BlueEdge™ platform, a suite of smart water solutions integrating advanced sensors, monitoring systems, and data analytics. BlueEdge™ is designed to optimize management practices, reduce non-revenue water, and enhance operational efficiency.
Addressing the global water sector's challenges, companies like ACCIONA, Tedagua, and HRS Heat Exchangers are leading with advanced technological solutions. Raúl González discusses how digital transformation in asset management at ACCIONA is optimizing resources and extending infrastructure lifespan. Tedagua is pioneering anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBR) and electrodialysis for nutrient recovery, while HRS Heat Exchangers is enhancing energy efficiency at Melbourne Water's Eastern Treatment Plant with its Biogas Dehumidification System.
This edition features insights from Heidi Oriol on the Harvest Water Program in Sacramento County, which provides high-quality recycled water for agriculture and habitats, and Professor Peiying Hong from KAUST on treating sewage off-grid with AnMBR technology. Patricia Sinicropi, Executive Director of the U.S. WateReuse Association, elaborates on recent developments in water reuse, while Ken Sansone examines the economic burden of PFAS on U.S. water systems and the role of litigation in cost recovery for utilities, alongside coverage of strategies to reduce storm overflow spills in England and Wales. Additionally, we interview Eliza Roberts from Microsoft on achieving water positivity by 2030 and Craig Sheridan on Johannesburg’s water supply challenges, and Dr. Nerina Di Lorenzo discusses Melbourne Water's investment in sustainable sewage treatment.
This issue is filled with technical insights, explorations of the latest wastewater treatment and reuse technologies, and expert opinions highlighting the innovative strides in our industry. As we navigate these complexities, it is clear that innovation and sustainability are key to overcoming the challenges ahead.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
