Day: March 21, 2025

Nature can play major role in Improving Resilience to Flooding and Coastal Erosion, updated research from Environment Agency Underlines

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The Environment Agency has released an updated Working with Natural Processes Evidence Directory, enhancing the original publication from 2017. This new edition incorporates findings from over 700 scientific studies and summarizes evidence for 17 natural flood management (NFM) measures focused on river, floodplain, woodland, runoff, and coastal management. NFM aims to protect and restore natural functions of ecosystems to mitigate flooding and coastal erosion, applicable in both urban and rural settings. Key findings highlight that catchment woodlands not only reduce flood risk but also provide benefits for soil health, biodiversity,…

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Scottish Water Invests £485, 000 In West Dunbartonshire Solar Project

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Scottish-Water

A Scottish Water drinking water tank which helps distribute clean water to residents across West Dunbartonshire is now significantly greener thanks to 548 solar panels which have been installed on top of it. The £485,000 scheme, based at a distribution service reservoir in Old Kilpatrick, will see almost half of the site’s energy needs met by renewable power. It is set to save 48 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually. The panels, which have been installed on top of the water tank, are expected to generate 0.26GWh of green energy…

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Istanbul’s Wastewater Crisis Raises Alarm

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Istanbul

Istanbul is struggling to address marine pollution, with only 34.43% of its wastewater being treated in advanced biological facilities. Despite the urgent need for cleaner waters in the Marmara Sea, the city has made little progress in upgrading its treatment systems, as highlighted in a three-year action plan from the Mucilage Science and Technical Committee. The city’s wastewater treatment infrastructure comprises 90 facilities operated by ISKI, including 13 advanced biological treatment plants, 62 biological treatment plants, seven preliminary treatment facilities, and one membrane wastewater treatment plant. Although these facilities have…

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SEWA implements Water Networks Projects in Kalba

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SEWA

SHARJAH– As part of Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority’s (SEWA) efforts to improve and develop water transmission and distribution networks in all regions of the Emirate of Sharjah, the Authority is implementing a number of projects in Kalba city at a cost of up to AED107, 435,000. The projects aim at keeping pace with the increasing demand for water to meet the needs of various development projects in the city. The project to extend a main water line from the industrial area to Al Buhaira neighbourhood area has also…

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He Eng. Minister of Mewa, and Chairman of The Board Of SWPC signed The Agreements of the Ras Mohaisen Iwp

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Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Emir of Al-Bahah Region, and in the presence of His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen AlFadley, Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, the agreements of the Ras Mohaisen Independent Water Plant (IWP) project were officially signed. The project, to be established in Al-Qunfudhah Governorate, Makkah Region, will produce 300,000 cubic meters of desalinated water per day. Eng. Al-Fadley stated that this project advances the water sector’s objectives to implement water production projects across the Kingdom, increasing…

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NRW publishes Interim State of Natural Resources Report

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NRW

Experts at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are calling for urgent and collective action to address the degradation of natural resources in Wales, as outlined in the interim State of Natural Resources Report (SoNaRR 2025). This report highlights the pressing challenges posed by climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, threatening both the environment and community well-being. The full SoNaRR 2025 report will be published at the end of 2025, providing a comprehensive evidence base for sustainable resource management in Wales. The interim report emphasizes the need for immediate action to reverse…

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New Water Purification Technology helps turn Seawater into Drinking Water without Tons of Chemicals

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Water desalination plants could replace expensive chemicals with new carbon cloth electrodes that remove boron from seawater, an important step of turning seawater into drinking water. A study describing the new technology has been published in Nature Water by engineers at the University of Michigan and Rice University. Boron is a natural component of seawater that becomes a toxic contaminant in drinking water when it sneaks through conventional filters for removing salts. Seawater’s boron levels are around twice as high as the World Health Organization’s most lenient limits for safe…

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International Water Leaders share insights during Global Dialogue on Water Reuse

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International-Water-Leader

The WateReuse Association (WateReuse) and the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) are collaborating on a Global Dialogue on Water Reuse examining the drivers, challenges, and opportunities for accelerating the adoption of water reuse around the world. The organizations will produce a white paper later this year reflecting the consensus of experts participating in this initiative, which began at the 2024 WateReuse Symposium, March 11-14, 2024, in Denver, CO, and continued at the IDRA 2024 World Congress, December 8-12, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Supporting organizations include Veolia, the International…

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South West Water tackles Storm Overflows Head on in North Devon

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South-West-Water

South West Water has invested £180,000 to reduce storm overflow spills at one of its highest spilling sites in North Devon. Bratton Fleming, near Barnstaple, had 210 spills in 2023 but recent works have delivered significant improvements, with no spills from the site in the following four months. Earlier this year, South West Water’s skilled teams carried out investigations which showed that surface water and groundwater was finding its way into pipes in the catchment and increasing flows within sewers, putting additional pressure on the treatment works. The team began…

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GF Piping Systems and Gradiant partner up to drive Innovation for Sustainable Water Treatment

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Gf-Piping-Systems

GF Piping Systems, a leading flow solutions provider, and Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater treatment, have formed a strategic partnership, sealed with the symbolic hand-over of the 100th produced IR-63 M unit – GF’s state-of-the-art infrared welding machine – dedicated to Gradiant’s R&D efforts. The collaboration aims to address the growing demands of the microelectronics and water industry, where precision, sustainability, and innovation are critical to success. Gradiant is driven by a mission to tackle one of the most pressing global challenges: the increasing scarcity of…

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