Industry to play critical role in securing U.S. domestic freshwater supply, reveals Schneider Electric research at WEFTEC 2024
More than a third of states already facing ‘medium’ to ‘extremely high’ water stress today Water stress expected to increase 9% on average across the US by 205013 Industry can increase water efficiency by up to 40% with automaton and digital technologies New Orleans, US, October, 8, 2024 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, has today released new analysis to highlight the pivotal role indu...
Energy Vision Primer Highlights Potential of Wastewater Plants to “Co-Digest” Food Waste, Produce Renewable Energy, and Help Meet 2030 Methane Emissions Goal
[New York, NY ] The sustainability NGO Energy Vision today released a primer for municipalities on how their local wastewater treatment plant(s) may be able to produce renewable energy and help fight climate change, titled “Can Your Wastewater Plant Do More?” The primer lays out straightforward criteria for determining whether wastewater plants can be retrofitted or equipped to produce renewable natural gas (RNG), what the main costs and challenges are; and whether they could also accept and...
Great Lakes Water Authority Partners with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Regional Flood Mitigation Study
Partnership will study flooding problems across southeast Michigan and formulate alternatives to reduce flood risk Initial funding for the study ($500,000) is contained in federal appropriations for fiscal year 2024 and funding for fiscal year 2025 is pending Congressional approval; GLWA will provide a 50/50 match with in-kind-services to complete the study Study kicked off with three-day technical planning charrette attended by key regional partners to establish the project’s broad go...
bNovate Technologies unveils new BactoSense product line and pioneers industry’s first UV disinfection validation cartridge
Innovation provides customized solutions to meet unique water quality needs ECUBLENS, Switzerland – bNovate Technologies, a leader in rapid microbial detection for water, remains at the forefront of innovation, advancing to meet the unique needs of the water industry with the introduction of three new BactoSense models and a groundbreaking UV disinfection validation cartridge. The BactoSense flow cytometer is a proven and trusted solution for water hazard prevention, providing near-re...
Great Lakes Water Authority to Enhance Corrosion Control Measures to Provide Added Protection
GLWA undertook a proactive, multi-year study in advance of changes in state and federal lead and copper regulations Levels of orthophosphate in GLWA’s treated water will increase to 2.4 milligrams per liter in a phased approach beginning in October 2024 (pending approval from EGLE) While there is no lead in GLWA’s water and no lead pipes are used in GLWA’s transmission system, upping the orthophosphate dosage will provide added protection for our member partners’ local systems ...
Exploring the AVANT MMR Series submersible mixers: A deep dive
Written by: Patrick Donahue Engineer at Tsurumi Pump Submersible mixers play a crucial role in various industries, particularly in wastewater treatment and industrial mixing applications. The Tsurumi Pump AVANT® MMR Series distinguishes itself in this competitive market through its innovative design and features, serving as a valuable asset in demanding environments. Its robust, explosion-proof design and premium efficiency IE3 electric motors make it ideal for equalization tanks,...
New Report Exposes Alarming Economic Impacts on D.C. Region if Faced with Water Supply Disruption
Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin report details significant economic risks associated with water supply disruption in D.C. area, calls for immediate Congressional action to prevent dire consequences for region WASHINGTON – Today, the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) unveiled a new report highlighting the significant and dire financial consequences facing the Washington, D.C., region in the event of a disruption to the area’s water supply during a press c...
Atlas Copco WEDA electric dewatering pumps optimise lithium extraction process at Chilean mine
September 23, 2024 - A mine in northern Chile has doubled its lithium extraction rate since installing Atlas Copco’s WEDA drainage pumps. Operators at the South American mine wanted to improve their lithium extraction process and turned to Atlas Copco’s distribution partner, TRILE, for expert advice and a reliable solution. In addition to optimising its process, the mine has also reduced its maintenance costs by 60%. The importance of lithium Lithium is crucial to global decarbonization an...
WaterEquity Announces $100M+ Raised for New Impact Fund Focused on Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation Infrastructure
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 Kansas City, MO, Sept. 10, 2024 – WaterEquity, an asset manager dedicated to financing water and sanitation solutions in emerging and frontier markets, today announced it has achieved a milestone in raising more than $100...
Desalination Is Booming, But Faces a Saltwater Reality Check
By Pragati Verma, Greene Tweed 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 unpredictable rainfall overwhelming infrastructure and contaminating freshwater resources in other areas. In s...
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