Noticias sobre Isle of Man
EPM joins a global network specialized in technological innovation in water management
This is the Global Technology Approval Group (TAG) of Isle Utilities, a forum that fosters innovation and technological adoption in the water sector around the world EPM is the…
Water security: a shared understanding to achieving sustainability through innovation
Explore water security's pivotal role to achieving the sustainable development goals, tackle climate challenges, and embrace innovative solutions, including AI integration.
The short-term rain forecast system is broken. Can AI do a better job of predicting deadly floods?
The floods that killed 20 people in Waverly, Tennessee, and the surrounding area came with little warning.
World Toilet Day 2023: Accelerating change
World Toilet Day, celebrated every 19th of November, is an annual United Nations observance that aims to shed light on the importance of having access to proper sanitation and the vital role of toilets.
How mega-floods can be predicted
When floods are predicted only on the basis of local data, there may be unpleasant surprises.
The vortex flush solution reducing water demand by over 90%
It’s astonishing that 2.6 billion people worldwide still do not have access to hygienic sanitation due to water scarcity and lack of resources.
Saudi Arabia honors winners of Global Prize for Innovation in Desalination
Innovators from more than 27 countries competed to win $10 million.
Scientific evidence supports safe discharge of Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Following the second release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant (5 October), a team of international researchers have addressed concerns and misinformation.
Horizon Europe UP-TO-ME project: Methanol production at scale
The European Union project funded under the Horizon Europe framework programme (Grant Agreement no 101083323): Unmanned-Power-to-Methanol-production (UP-TO-ME), is approaching the end of its first year.
Where are you looking for the latest innovations?
Startups are a powerful source for innovation: The Water Innovation Living Lab (WILL) helps utilities harness this.
Ofwat’s Innovation Fund seeks bold and ambitious entries to Water Breakthrough Challenge 4
Ofwat’s Innovation Fund will award up to £40m to bold and innovative cross-sector collaborations that are solving challenges facing the water sector.
UK water companies face $1 billion legal action over pollution incidents
Six UK water companies face lawsuits for allegedly underreporting pollution incidents and overcharging costumers as a result, informs Reuters.
Isle and IDB boost innovation in Brazil’s water sector
The deadline for the registration of small and medium-sized technology companies interested in being part of the Brazil Technology Portal and possibly having their pilot project financed by the Inter-American Development Bank with a water utility has been extended.
Scottish Water uses data to drive waste water site improvements
An enhanced focus on data is giving Scotland’s most experienced waste water site operators a new insight into running critical infrastructure.
Thames Water fined £3.33m for pollution
Judge - Thames Water "deliberately misled" the Environment Agency in and around pollution of rivers in Sussex and Surrey in which several thousand fish died.
From TAGs to riches – the Orège solid-liquid-gas story
Many wastewater plant operators such as Yorkshire Water are on the hunt for innovative strategies to combat increasing sludge haul and disposal costs, as well as rising polymer costs and tightening regulation.
PFAS risk management in drinking water: an overview
Known as the "forever chemicals," the presence of PFAS in water and food has raised the concerns of health and environmental authorities, who are already working to build a solid regulatory framework, while advancing knowledge about their risks.
NewIBNET launches data drive to help utilities enhance their water and sanitation performance
The World Bank NewIBNET is pleased to announce the launch of its 2023 data drive, inviting water and sanitation utilities to become members of the NewIBNET.
Magnetic particle treatment for irrigation water greener, better, cheaper, faster
Advantageous systems (ADS) partnered with Isle’s Trial Reservoir to fund their game changing pilot trial with Linneman Ranches in California, USA.
Isle partners with AWWA to power the Innovation Hub at ACE 2023
Isle is excited to be partnering with the American Water Works Association (AWWA) again this year to power the Innovation Hub at AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) in Toronto, Canada.