Noticias sobre Netherlands
Join us for a new webinar: inside Brabant Water’s digital twin journey with Xylem Vue
Xylem Vue and Smart Water Magazine invite you to join a webinar exploring how Brabant Water is using digital twin technology to drive operational intelligence and create a unified, data-driven view of its water network.
Nijhuis Saur Industries acquires Grünbeck Waterbehandeling
Nijhuis Saur Industries (NSI), part of Saur Group, announces the acquisition of Grünbeck Waterbehandeling, a Dutch water treatment company known for its expertise in industrial process water applications, residential- and hydrogen solutions.
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.
Bentley Systems announces finalists for the 2025 Going Digital Awards
Awards celebrate innovative projects that advance the world’s infrastructure; Winners to be announced on October 16 at Bentley’s 2025 Year in Infrastructure conference in Amsterdam.
New framework reveals what’s driving change in global deltas
New research identifies the key causes of changes affecting river deltas around the world and warns of an urgent need to tackle them through climate adaptation and policy.
IWMI apoints Henk Ovink as new Board Chair
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Henk Ovink as its incoming Chair of the Board of Governors, effective July 1, 2025.
AQUASOL project sets course for green desalination with EU support
The University of Manchester is part of the EU-funded AQUASOLproject, working to address global water scarcity through renewable energy-powered desalination.
WHO publishes 54 pathogen background documents to support safe water and sanitation systems
In a move to strengthen global efforts against waterborne disease, WHO has released 54 WASH-related pathogens new technical background documents — announced yesterday at a global water microbiology conference in the Netherlands — that capture the latest science on pathogens linked to drinking-water and sanitation systems.
EU Commission EU refers Poland to Court and warns six Member States over Drinking Water Directive
The European Commission has decided to refer Poland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the recast Drinking Water Directive (Directive 2020/2184) into national law.
WSP to acquire Ricardo, a global strategic and engineering consultancy firm
WSP Global, one of the world's leading professional services firms, announces that it has reached agreements to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Ricardo plc (“Ricardo”) for 430 pence (the “Offer Price”) per share (the “Acquisition”).
Kenya approves water infrastructure proposal for Naivasha Special Economic Zone
Haskoning and Rebel have received official approval from the Kenyan Private Public Partnership Directorate for their Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) to advance the Naivasha Special Economic Zones Bulk Water Supply Project.
Methane emissions from drinking water purification can be reduced by 50%, researcher says
It is becoming increasingly difficult to produce sufficient drinking water, and this process also releases large amounts of the harmful greenhouse gas methane.
LIFE Waste2Coag showcases brine recovery innovations at international conference
The LIFE Waste2Coag project, co-funded by the EU LIFE programme (LIFE20 ENV/ES/000430) and coordinated by Global Omnium, continues to advance sustainable wastewater treatment.
Global Water Partnership Organisation opens MoU to new governments
For the first time in over 20 years, the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) is opening its intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), offering a historic opportunity for new States and Governments to join the formal body behind one of the world’s most influential water networks.
International conference highlights growing business opportunities in resource recovery
The global drive towards a circular economy gained significant momentum last week at the International Water Association (IWA) Resource Recovery Conference in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.
Digital twins and blockchain help protect Europe’s waterways from pollution
Europe’s inland waterways are entering a new era of smart water management as researchers and public authorities deploy digital technologies to monitor water quality and prevent pollution.
Launch of Alliance for Action to guide Singapore property owners to enhance flood resilience
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, launched an Alliance for Action (AfA) to co-create a Flood-Resilient Developments (FRD) guidebook that owners can use to enhance the resilience of their premises to inland and coastal flooding.
Research may have settled long-standing hypothesis on temperature dependence of extreme rainfall
Flash floods resulting from extreme rainfall pose a major risk to people and infrastructure, especially in urban areas.
Dutch Water Authority achieves energy-positive status in wastewater treatment
Waternet, the public water utility of Amsterdam and operational arm of Water Authority Amstel, Gooi and Vecht, is one of the first water authorities in the Netherlands to consistently produce more energy than it consumes.
EIB water sector fund doubles in size with support from the Netherlands
The European Investment Bank (EIB)'s Water Sector Fund has received a significant boost from the Dutch government with a €31 million contribution, doubling the fund's size.