Noticias sobre Denmark
Master Water, data-driven solution to master water network
Discover how Diehl Metering’s Water Loss Management software is transforming the industry.
Hidroconta revolutionizes water metering with the Centaurus smart meters
The Centaurus range of water meters, developed by Hidroconta, enables precise, real-time monitoring of water consumption and remote management, optimizing water resource use and network operations.
How Brønderslev Water Company has halved its water losses
By leveraging Diehl Metering’s water loss management software as part of its data-driven strategy, Brønderslev Water Company in Denmark has reduced non-revenue water from 10% to less than 5%.
Levels of one ‘forever chemical’ are increasing in groundwater, study finds
Rain and water in ponds and lakes slowly seep into the soil, moving through minute cracks to refill underground aquifers.
Storm overflows in England and Wales: understanding the controversy and challenges
In March 2024, the English water community unveiled a comprehensive plan to eliminate 150,000 annual sewage spills by 2030 through nearly 9,000 storm overflow improvements.
PFAS costs: too big to treat?
After years of study, the environmental challenges and public health risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have come to the fore in the last five years as a key focus for the water sector.
Marubeni to invest in Denmark’s AquaGreen
Marubeni Corporation has agreed to acquire shares through a third-party allotment in AquaGreen, a Danish company with technology that can dry and pyrolyze wet biomass, such as sewage sludge generated during wastewater treatment, to produce biochar.
European rivers found contaminated with “forever chemicals”
The Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe) carries out an analysis in 10 EU countries that shows the widespread presence of high levels of trifluoroacetic acid, a member of the PFAS family.
NIB and Stockholm to build world’s largest underground wastewater facility
NIB has signed a 10-year loan agreement with the City of Stockholm to construct the world’s largest underground wastewater treatment facility at Henriksdal.
Record numbers of dams removed from European Rivers in 2023, says report
Dam removals hit another all-time high in 2023: New Dam Removal report reveals a 50% increase in barriers removed across Europe.
Latest wastewater data from 88 European cities reveal cocaine detections on the rise
New study on wastewater testing uncovers city drug-use habits in Europe.
Using AI to develop early warning systems for flooding
The weather of the future will be significantly wetter. Artificial intelligence can be used to develop early warning systems that can buy time to mitigate flood damage and to plan good systems to divert water away.
Søren Kvorning is appointed new CEO of Kamstrup
Søren Kvorning becomes the new CEO of Kamstrup.
Jacobs to develop ESG Framework for water utilities
Jacobs is leading a project funded by The Water Research Foundation that will help water utilities navigate complex ESG responsibilities.
How nitrogen has been underestimated in lake ecosystems
An ecological imbalance in a lake can usually be attributed to increased nutrient inputs.
More than half of drinking water sources in Denmark are contaminated, report finds
The findings are derived from a drinking water report submitted by Danske Regioner to Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke.
Bridging the climate-water gap: insights from F. Tunhuma, UNICEF expert on climate resilient WASH
In recent years, the discourse surrounding climate change conferences has increasingly integrated water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) issues.
How climate technology is being ramped up
Last year marked a significant step-change for the work on climate technology under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement, setting the scene for more ambition in this crucial area in 2024.
Groundwater is vital to the health of our planet: A call for greater protection
An international study classifies groundwater as a keystone ecosystem and proposes ways to improve its protection to preserve biodiversity and mitigate climate change.
Smart Water Magazine’s most viewed content in 2023
In a year marked by growing climate-change-related hurdles and scientists confirming it as the hottest year on record, the water sector has faced countless challenges, including aging infrastructure, tightening budgets and other obstacles, including the threat of cyberattacks as we have witnessed in the recent episode that took place in the United States.