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Novel carbon-based materials can remove hazardous “forever chemicals” in water
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a diverse group of synthetic chemicals, are commonly used in numerous products such as semiconductors, fire-extinguishing foams, heat-resistant, and non-stick cookware.

DEWA: First phase of Hassyan IWP project reaches 55% completion
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), reviewed progress on the first phase of the desalination plant project at the Hassyan Complex, which uses seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) technology.

Carlos Campos: Visionary leadership in water management and technological innovation
Carlos Campos is the Chairman of the Board at Aganova, a pioneering company in technological solutions for water management, specializing in leak detection and pipeline condition assessment.

The top eight technological trends set to shape water management in 2025
The report Water Technology Trends 2025 - Revolutionizing Water Management through Digital Transformation, recently published by Xylem Vue, identifies the emerging trends set to revolutionize the sector.

Data-driven approach accelerates single-atom catalyst development for water purification
All humans need clean water to live.

WMO calls for proposals for youth-led projects for flood and drought resilience
For the third consecutive year, WMO is pleased to launch the Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects.

Bentley Systems issues call for nominations for the 2025 Going Digital Awards
Winners to be announced at the 2025 Year in Infrastructure Conference, taking place in Amsterdam on October 14-15.

Imagine H2O announces 2025 Coastal Innovation Challenge Winners
Imagine H2O, the leading global accelerator for water solutions, announced the four winners of its 2025 Coastal Innovation Challenge.

Harnessing sewer data: Shaping the future of urban flood modelling
As extreme weather events become more frequent and urban landscapes grow more complex, flood modeling has never been more critical.

Smart Water Magazine surpasses 20,000 LinkedIn followers, connecting the water sector worldwide
Smart Water Magazine has reached a remarkable milestone, surpassing 20,000 followers on LinkedIn, reinforcing its role as the go-to global platform for water sector professionals.

Life-bearing water arrived on Earth later rather than sooner
A team led by a Rutgers-New Brunswick scientist has concluded water did not arrive as early during Earth’s formation as previously thought, an insight that bears directly on the question of when life originated on the planet.

Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and World Bank sign MOU on water innovation and investment
The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and the World Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on efforts to accelerate innovation and investment to address global water scarcity, and strengthen water security in communities around the world.

Siemens and Guofu Hydrogen partner to accelerate global green hydrogen production
Siemens to become preferred supplier and technology partner for Guofu Hydrogen’s production of electrolyzers and green hydroge. Agreement includes Siemens Xcelerator industrial automation, buildings, and electrification solutions for the hydrogen industry.

Model of Antarctica’s subglacial hydrology enhances sea level forecasts
Researchers have generated the first dataset of water flow beneath the entire Antarctic Ice Sheet, which will lead to more accurate projections of sea level rise.

NORMA Group reports stable profitability despite challenging 2024
NORMA Group has reported a sound level of profitability despite a challenging market environment.

Upcoming webinar: how sewer network data impacts urban flood modelling
The Autodesk Water Webinar Series by Smart Water Magazine explores the latest trends and innovative approaches in water management. Register now and join us on February 13 to discover how sewer network data influences urban flood modeling.

Researchers reveal decoupling between surface water changes and precipitation in drylands
Drylands, characterized by an aridity index (AI) below 0.65, cover about 45% of the Earth's land and support over three billion people.

NASA’s cloud-based Confluence software helps hydrologists study rivers on a global scale
Rivers and streams wrap around Earth in complex networks millions of miles long, driving trade, nurturing ecosystems, and stocking critical reserves of freshwater.

Osmoflo and Aqua Membranes announce partnership
Osmoflo, in consultation with shareholder Kanadevia Corporation, has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Aqua Membranes, a pioneering company specializing in innovative membrane technologies for water treatment.

Researchers use AI to develop water quality monitoring system
Clean water is a global priority, but monitoring quality is becoming a worsening challenge as water bodies become more contaminated.