PFAS treatment is a growing area of concern for water utilities, businesses and communities, particularly as governments pass stricter regulations. Research increasingly shows the harmful effects of PFAS on humans and ecosystems. Discover how PFAS treatment technologies can provide safer drinking water and limit the amount of PFAS in the environment. What are PFAS and […]
Investors include Microsoft, through their Climate Innovation Fund, as anchor investor, Starbucks, and Xylem as strategic investors, alongside Ecolab, Reckitt, Gap Inc., and others, with the goal of reaching 15 million people globally with access to safe water and sanitation WaterEquity, an asset manager dedicated to financing water and sanitation solutions in emerging and frontier […]
Enhanced wastewater treatment holds the key to reducing sewage overflows to the environment in a sustainable way, says Dominic Hurd, managing director, ACWA Services. Public and political pressure on water companies to address the issue of sewage spills into rivers and seas means overflows are no longer solely an issue for operations teams. They top […]
Water shortages are already the cause of numerous conflicts around the world. As a result, it is not only the economical use of this vital resource that is coming more into focus. Companies are working flat out on new technologies that improve water purification. In this way, even industrial water can be turned back into […]
As population grows and economies expand, they are putting an immense strain on the world’s water supplies. According to the UN World Water Development Report 2024, 2.2 billion people worldwide have no access to clean drinking water. Climate change is threatening to exacerbate the challenge with prolonged droughts parching the land in some regions and […]
Sewage pollution in surface waters in the UK and Ireland is one of the most high-profile environmental issues in the country. Water industry research organisation UKWIR is leading a raft of innovative sewerage projects designed to transform the way water companies manage this issue in the coming five-year Asset Management Plan period for England and […]
How old is your compressed air piping system? Ensuring your compressed air distribution system operates efficiently is crucial for the overall efficiency and performance of your compressed air system. Here are ten signs that indicate it’s time to replace or upgrade your compressed air pipe. How Long Does Compressed Air Piping Last? The service life […]
The International Water Association and Xylem are pleased to share the results of the third edition of the IWA Climate Smart Utilities Recognition Programme. The 2024 Recognition Programme raises awareness of the steps being taken by water and sanitation utilities operating in challenging conditions to respond to climate change. This initiative recognises ambitious and innovative […]
Thermoplastic calibration columns are a quick and convenient way to measure or verify pump flow rates, chemical dosing accuracy, or chemical feed system accuracy. In many cases they can also serve as a tank level indicator. Here’s a quick primer on how to use these helpful devices. Installation & Requirements The calibration column should be […]
Digital analytics company InfoTiles is seeking to extend the market reach of its innovative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tool by joining the pioneering European Water Tech Accelerator programme. The six-month collaboration will enhance and strengthen InfoTiles’ market position as a European leader in digital water and wastewater. The programme has been co-designed […]
