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Webcast to launch technology that will solve global water crisis and save industry billions
INNOVATIVE new technology will continue to revolutionise the global water industry and save billions of pounds in waste and environmental damage every year.
Collaborative leakage project recognised by water sector
A game-changing UK partnership that is bringing significant improvements to leak detection rates globally has been recognised by the water industry.
PUB to deploy autonomous drones to enhance reservoir monitoring
Advanced drone system will aid in PUB operations, including management of aquatic plant growth and monitoring of reservoir activities
Using floodwaters to weather droughts
Floodwaters are not what most people consider a blessing.
Carlos Cosín at INVESTAGUA: “There has never been so much appetite for financing the water sector”
On the first day of the INVESTAGUA event, Carlos Cosín, CEO of Almar Water Solutions, gave a talk on public and private investment for the development of water infrastructure, particularly in Spain and Latin America, touching as well on other issues such as innovation, education, and the value of water.
PUB appoints SP Services to install Singapore’s first 300,000 Smart Water Meters
Meters to be installed at seven locations from 2022 as part of first phase of Singapore’s Smart Water Meter Programme
SmartFarm device harvests air moisture for autonomous, self-sustaining urban farming
Advanced hydrogel used in SmartFarm also tested for space-based agriculture
PUB commences development of coastal-inland flood model
Singapore's National Water Agency PUB has begun work on a state-of-the-art modelling system that is capable of simulating and evaluating both inland and coastal flood risks in tandem.
Scientists develop eco-friendly pollen sponge to tackle water contaminants
A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has created a reusable, biodegradable sponge that can readily soak up oil and other organic solvents from contaminated water sources, making it a promising alternative for tackling marine oil spills.
Innovations in microbiology generating opportunities in water
Real-time online sensors that can detect microbiological contamination in water and wastewater are “closer than people think”, according an expert speaker invited to address the latest Water Action Platform webinar.
Evoqua Water Technologies expands presence in India as APAC growth continues
Evoqua Water Technologies, an industry leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions, announced the expansion of its existing Global Engineering and Technology Center, located in Chennai, India.
DuPont wins grant from PUB to increase sustainability of desalination for clean water
Closed Circuit Reverse Osmosis (CCRO) Technology to reduce energy requirements of desalination systems by 15 percent.
Binnies returns to water sector as RSK Group completes acquisitions of UK and Asia Black & Veatch
Following an announcement in mid-December about the intent to purchase the UK and Asia water businesses from Black & Veatch, RSK has confirmed the completion of the acquisition.
Suqia UAE: USD1 million award for sustainable water innovations open for entries
Dubai sponsored international award to reward solutions for global water scarcity crisis.
Keppel and PUB officially open Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant
The ceremony was officiated by Guest of Honour, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, as well as Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment.
Engineers create ‘smart’ aerogel that turns air into drinking water
Some say future wars will be fought over water, and a billion people around the world are already struggling to find enough water to live.
Delhi to reuse treated wastewater to augment city’s water supply
Delhi announced on Monday that a proposal to reuse highly treated wastewater to increase its water supply has been approved after two years of discussions by the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB), reports The Times of India.
PUB tests new portable flood barrier for use in monsoon season
Modular nature of Floodgate barrier can be easily installed at driveways and entrances of residential, commercial and industrial premises.
Largest study of Asia’s rivers unearths 800 years of paleoclimate patterns
The SUTD study will be crucial for assessing future climatic changes and making more informed water management decisions.
Alfa Laval wins SEK 75 million wastewater treatment order in Singapore
Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order to supply decanters to a wastewater treatment plant in Singapore.