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From components to integrated Flow Solutions – Building reliable water networks together
The effects of climate change are putting significant stress on municipal infrastructure, and water networks in particular.
Europe tightens the rules on groundwater and surface water quality: How is Europe preparing?
The European Union has closed one of the most technically significant chapters in its water policy agenda in years.
EU cohesion policy reallocation puts €3.1 billion behind water resilience
Water has been formally elevated to the status of strategic infrastructure by the European Union, placed alongside competitiveness, defence, housing, and energy as one of five pillars of a €34.6 billion reallocation of cohesion policy funds.
The Industrial Accelerator Act and the water sector: technical and strategic implications
The proposed regulation COM(2026) 100 final, published by the European Commission on March 4, 2026, does not regulate water.
Beneath the surface: the rise of fatbergs and the cost of what we flush away
Deep beneath streets, out of sight and largely out of mind, a slow-forming threat is hardening into one of the most persistent challenges facing urban infrastructure.
Bentley Systems announces 2026 Year in Infrastructure Event and YII Awards
Awards build on a two-decade legacy of recognized innovation, setting the benchmark for excellence across the world’s most critical infrastructure assets. Call for nominations now open; submissions will be accepted through May 3, 2026.
European Commission takes action against France, Germany and Portugal over water legislation
The European Commission has initiated new infringement actions against France, Germany and Portugal for shortcomings in the transposition and implementation of key EU water legislation, highlighting the importance of properly applying EU rules to safeguard water quality and strengthen resilience.
Acwa Board of Directors names Dr. Samir J. Serhan Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Serhan was previously President of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East at Acwa, and formerly Chief Operating Officer of US-based Air Products. Marco Arcelli, CEO of Acwa since March 2023, remains as an advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors to ensure a smooth transition.
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.
EIB grants €500 million in promotional loans for flood protection & climate adaptation in Germany
River restoration, dykes and pumping stations will provide better protection for hundreds of thousands of people against heavy rainfall and flooding.
How technology is helping to restore and rewet peatlands in Europe
When environmental engineering PhD student Pouya Ghezelayagh visited peatlands in Norway to measure them, he almost passed out from the cold, snowy conditions.
Multilateral financing in the face of natural disasters
As climate change intensifies, so does the number and severity of natural disasters.
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.
What will the new Wastewater Directive really cost? Europe finally has an answer
For three years, Europe debated the new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive without one essential element: a reliable estimate of the real cost of removing micro-pollutants.
Deal Day: A billion-riyal platform at the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference
"Deal Day" cements its position within the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference as a leading economic platform that transforms innovation into real market value exceeding 1 billion SAR, by connecting startups with investors and decision-makers from inside and outside the Kingdom.
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.
“Digitization isn’t new in hydrology. What’s new is how fast, open, and connected it’s becoming”
As climate extremes intensify and water management becomes increasingly critical, few leaders have witnessed the digital transformation of environmental monitoring like Klaus Kisters.
“Our expansion relies on adapting to each market with product, technology and local partnerships”
Since its foundation in 2006, Molecor has embraced a distinctive vision: combining in-house technological development with the manufacture of high-value PVC-O solutions for water infrastructure.
Forecast is in: Legacy water systems are holding us back
In a world of record droughts and surging demand for reliable water resources, decision-makers need speed, scale, and smarts.
The European Chemicals Agency updates PFAS restriction proposal
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published an updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU’s REACH regulation.