Noticias sobre France
New EU PFAS limits activate €3.6 billion drinking water treatment opportunity
European utilities are embarking on a decade-long trajectory from monitoring to actively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water supplies.
SUEZ wins sludge dewatering contract for Hong Kong’s largest cavern sewage plant
SUEZ has been awarded the contract for supplying a sludge dewatering solution for the Relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns by the Drainage Services Department (DSD) of the Hong Kong SAR Government.
Ras Al Khaimah signs $300 million sewage treatment agreement with international consortium
The Government of Ras Al Khaimah, through the Public Services Department, has entered into a long-term Sewage Treatment Agreement (STA) with a consortium consisting of the UAE's Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), TAQA Water Solutions, and France's Saur International.
Hérault Méditerranée renews SUEZ contract for water and wastewater services
Starting on July 3, 2026, SUEZ, with financial support from the Banque des Territoires, will operate the Hérault Méditerranée Urban Community’s drinking water, sewerage and on-site sanitation services for 15 years, through a dedicated company.
OceanWell, Eau d’Azur partner to test subsea freshwater technology off French coast
OceanWell and Eau d’Azur have signed a memorandum of understanding to test subsea freshwater harvesting technology in France, marking OceanWell’s first deployment of the system in the country.
Reimagining hydraulic modelling for operations: Autodesk Water’s upcoming webinar
Autodesk Water and Smart Water Magazine invite water professionals to a new webinar on how hydraulic digital twins with InfoWorks ICM and iCG are supporting the transition from planning to operational management.
Unprecedented global river data now available from space
Software developed at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is enabling scientists and water managers to have information on both the quantity and quality of water flowing through rivers across the globe.
NSF introduces EU-MHR pre-assessment service as 2027 drinking water compliance deadline nears
As European Union countries prepare for the full implementation of the revised European Drinking Water Directive (DWD) on January 1, 2027, NSF International has launched a new EU-MHR Pre-Assessment Service aimed at helping manufacturers meet the forthcoming Minimum Health Requirements (EU-MHR) ahead of the deadline.
EIB backs Milan’s water infrastructure with €100 million financing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €100 million loan to support the 2025-2029 investment programme of MM S.p.A., the municipality of Milan’s integrated water services management company, which meets aggregate demand from around two million people – 1.4 million residents plus commuters and visitors.
Aqualia awarded 30-year Toyohashi water treatment contract in Japan
Aqualia, as part of a consortium led by Infroneer Holdings Co., Ltd., has been awarded a contract for the renovation of the Toyohashi Water Treatment Plant.
France publishes national findings on PFAS levels in drinking water
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses) has released the initial results of a nationwide monitoring campaign assessing the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.
Technology, resilience and quality: Taiwan’s water innovation on display
The second day of Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW) 2025 placed the spotlight on the exhibition area at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, where companies, institutions and professionals from around the world gathered to explore cutting-edge solutions for efficient, safe and sustainable water management.
Taiwan International Water Week 2025 opens with a global call for innovation and sustainability
Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW) 2025 officially opened today at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX 1), reaffirming its position as a key meeting point in Asia for innovation and technology in the water sector.
ProÁgua project secures €200 million financing to expand Angola’s water infrastructure
The government of Angola and HSBC have finalized a €200 million financing agreement for the nationwide ProÁgua water infrastructure project, aimed at modernizing water systems and expanding access to clean drinking water across the country.
Taiwan Water Week 2025: smart solutions and sustainability converge in Taipei
Taiwan International Water Week 2025 will convene global water professionals in Taipei this October, showcasing smart infrastructure, sustainability, and net-zero solutions while fostering collaboration across Asia’s water ecosystem in response to mounting climate pressures and resource challenges.
Bentley Systems announces winners of the 2025 Going Digital Awards
Company also recognizes key projects with Founders’ Honors, the Bentley-Envision winner for infrastructure sustainability, and the 2025 Bentley Educator of the Year.
Why plugging leaks is the key to securing clean water across Europe: a model for water security
More than 40% of Europe is suffering from some form of water scarcity, according to the latest update from the European Drought Observatory.
WEG modernizes water pumping station in France and enhances energy efficiency
A new collaboration with Société Toulousaine de Bobinage leads to significant energy savings with the installation of IE4 motors.
Study reveals wastewater plants in US emit double the greenhouse gases previously estimated
Wastewater plants emit about twice as much greenhouse gas as previously estimated, according to Princeton engineers who used a mobile lab to check plants across the country.
Engineering sustainability: the eco-designed smart water meter ALTAIR V5
Smart meters like the new ALTAIR V5 illustrate how eco-design can support water efficiency and infrastructure modernisation, aligning with utilities’ decarbonisation and network efficiency goals.