Author: eawater

Transforming urban landscapes with digital water solutions and revolutionizing smart cities

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Digital Water Solutions

The concept of smart cities is rapidly gaining momentum as urbanization continues to increase and water demand rises. The integration of digital technologies and innovative strategies has become imperative in efficiently managing water resources in urban environments. The amalgamation of cutting-edge technologies, innovative strategies, and the concept of Smart Cities is revolutionizing the way water within these densely populated environments is perceived, managed, and utilized. As cities continue to evolve, the integration of advanced technologies and data-driven strategies becomes pivotal in safeguarding the future of urban water resources. Embracing these…

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Regenerated resins for a greener future

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Regenerated Resins

As populations surge and industries expand, the demand for clean water is reaching unprecedented levels. However, the conventional approach in the industry, relying on single-use ion exchange resins, carries a substantial environmental cost. In the current linear model, significant quantities of virgin resources are consumed, greenhouse gases are emitted, and landfills bear the weight of discarded resins. However, with resin regeneration, there is potential for a more sustainable way forward. Resins revitalized – a greener horizon Resin regeneration is the process of rejuvenating exhausted water treatment resins, extending their lifespan,…

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Mott Macdonald Bentley standardizes phosphorous removal schemes, delivering infrastructure and intelligence benefits to the U.K. water industry

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Infrastructure and Intelligence

ProjectWise Component Center Helps Facilitate Repeatable Workflows to Save More Than GBP 3.7 Million Supporting Environmental Sustainability. Meeting stringent requirements for phosphorous removal The United Kingdom water industry’s Asset Management Plan 7 (AMP 7) includes a heightened priority for improving water quality schemes. In particular, it focused on reducing the amount of phosphorous released into watercourses, which are natural or artificial channels where water flows. Originating from a range of sources, including wastewater discharge and water main leakages, high levels of phosphorous yields extensive algae growth, posing a significant threat…

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Achieving consistent low energy consumption in sea water RO based desalination plants using Lowatt® technology

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Low Energy Consumption

Abstract Biofouling remains the single most important factor that increases energy consumption as time progresses in the operation of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane system. One of the challenges with plant operation is that once a plant has been designed for certain energy consumption, it does not remain steady over a period. This is mainly due to biofouling and the inability to clean the membrane efficiently. In an effort to maintain healthy operational efficiency in terms of water production and energy consumption, differential pressure across the membranes should remain constant…

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Qdos CWT chemical metering pump doses chlorine without fail for over 15,000 hours at Ergon INC.

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Chemical Metering Pump

• A Qdos CWT (Conveying Wave Technology™) chemical metering pump is dosing chlorine at Ergon – West Virginia Inc.’s crude oil refinery in Newell • Ergon has switched to Qdos CWT for its reliability and longer life to dose chlorine • Diaphragm pumps lasted eight to ten months on average for Ergon, but the Qdos CWT had a life of more than 21 months (equivalent to 15,000 hours) A Qdos CWT (Conveying Wave Technology™) chemical metering pump ran for over 21 months dosing chlorine at Ergon – West Virginia Inc.’s…

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Digital transformation in water utility

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Digital Water Utility

Background: Many water utilities around the world have been suffering for years from underinvestment, alongside significant deterioration of the water system due to aging infrastructure and inadequate maintenance. Today, water utilities face additional challenges, such as increased water consumption coupled with a decrease in water sources due to extreme climatic events, pollution, and inefficient management of existing systems. Additionally, there is a need to enhance control and monitoring of all water systems to ensure a continuous supply of safe drinking water to the entire population. This challenge is even greater…

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Recent technologies for desalination of water

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Sustainable Desalination

Water is often taken for granted, yet for many around the globe, it is a precious and increasingly scarce resource. As populations grow and climate change disrupts traditional water cycles, the availability of fresh water is becoming a critical concern. The World Health Organization reports that over 2 billion people live in countries experiencing high water stress. In response, the world is turning to the ocean, which covers over 70% of our planet, as a vast and largely untapped source of fresh water through the process of desalination. Desalination, the…

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Urgency meets innovation: Tech’s role in resolving water crisis

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Tech's Role in Solving Water Crisis

As you leaf through today’s newspaper, the resounding message is crystal clear: we’re facing a dire water crisis, and the urgency to address it is palpable as time ticks away. India grew from merely 51 million tons (Mt) of food grain production in 1950/51 to over 314 Mt in 2022- a sixfold increase in production. What led to this remarkable outcome was the shift to science-led agricultural development, planner’s vigour and the dedicated effort of millions of farmers. This transformed India from an acutely food-scarce and food shortage nation to…

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Rethinking water: Grey water as a sustainable solution for a parched planet

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Grey Water Jar Test

Introduction: In a world grappling with climate change and the pressures of an ever-growing population, our approach to water demands a complete transformation. The days of a wasteful, “use once and discard” mindset must end as global water scarcity intensifies. Our future relies on innovative strategies to maximise every drop of water. Amid this need, grey water emerges as a beacon of hope—an opportunity to conserve fresh water through resourceful reuse. Grey water, consisting of the gently used water from showers, sinks, and washing machines, is often funnelled down the…

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Unlocking the potential of digital water and monitoring in water management

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Digital Water Management

Introduction: India faces a pressing urban water crisis that requires immediate attention. According to a study, the top 24 cities in India, with a combined population of nearly 200 million, generate a daily demand of 30,000 million liters of water, based on an average consumption of 150 liters per person. This figure excludes additional demand from commercial and other sectors. Unlike electricity, most people are unaware of how much water they use. Can we continue to take this natural resource for granted indefinitely? Can we reduce urban migration driven by…

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