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Canadian Provincial Government transfers 20,000 hectares of land back to First Nations’ community.
The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) first State of Global Water Resources report assesses the effects of climate, environmental and societal change on the Earth’s water resources.
Xylem to acquire Evoqua in $7.5 billion water-treatment deal.
Trapped sediment robbing world’s dams of vital water storage capacity; UN warns of around 26% loss by 2050.
New report from US Water Alliance and Stantec offers innovative model for water pricing equity.
Federal emergency declaration gets California more funding, equipment, and personnel.
UNESCO-IWRA online conference: Emerging pollutants – protecting water quality for the health of people and the environment taking place 17-19 January 2023.
New study suggests that two out of three glaciers could be lost by 2100.
Climate change and antiquated septic systems contributing to electric-green algae blooms in Massachusetts.
EPA finalises protections for wetlands, repealing Trump-era rule.
Canadian First Nation frustrated as majority of community members ineligible for drinking-water settlement.
New study indicates scientists may be underestimating groundwater’s importance in sustaining streams and plant life.
Latest Tenders & Contracts
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Bangladesh – Mott MacDonald leads JV to secure Dhaka’s water supply
Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Dhaka WASA) under the Local Government Division (LGD) of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has appointed a joint venture led by Mott MacDonald to the Saidabad water treatment plant project, which will deliver drinking water to more than 4.5 million people in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Working closely with JV partners
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Largest utility in U.A.E. to replace pump and valve bearings with grease-free solutions
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) is a step closer to replacing its industrial pump bearings with grease-free Thordon water lubricated bearing solutions, following the installation of the Canadian company’s pioneering technology to desalination plants across the United Arab Emirates. In the first six months of this year, Ocean Power International (OPI), Thordon Bearings’ Dubai-based
July 7, 2021 -
Binnies awarded over S$28 million PUB tender for Choa Chu Kang Waterworks reconstruction
Binnies Singapore, an RSK Group company, has today announced that it has been selected by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, to provide detailed design and construction supervision of the reconstruction of Choa Chu Kang Waterworks (CCKWW). The S$28.8 million Professional Engineering Services contract which commenced on 15 June 2021 will be completed in 2026. The
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DEWA signs AED 1.5bn water purchase and shareholder agreements for Hassyan sea water reverse osmosis project
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a 35-year Water Purchase Agreement (WPA) and the Shareholder Agreement (SHA) for the Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plant, with Emirati company Utico. The 120 Million Imperial Gallons per Day (MIGD) project will be built using the Independent Water Producer (IWP) model. It is expected to
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ACWA Power inaugurates KSA’s first utility scale renewable energy project
ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor and operator of power generation and water desalination plants, has announced the official inauguration of the 300 MW Sakaka PV IPP, KSA’s first utility scale renewable energy project, at an investment value of 1.2 billion Saudi riyals. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Royal Highness
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SUEZ to supply satellite leak detection services for 12,000km of water pipes in Belgium
SUEZ and technology partner, Utilis Corp, have been appointed to supply satellite leak detection services and onsite leak detection support to FARYS cvba, one of the major drinking water suppliers in Flanders, for their drinking water distribution network across Belgium. The contract was signed on November 2020 and work commences in March 2021. Since conception
March 1, 2021
Conferences
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UNESCO-IWRA online conference: Emerging pollutants – protecting water quality for the health of people and the environment taking place 17-19 January 2023.
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) and the International Water Resources Association (IWRA) will hold an online conference to highlight the ways the world can advance knowledge, research, and solutions for managing emerging pollutants to improve and protect water quality in a changing world. This theme was selected to
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Seventh meeting of the Task Force on Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus taking place in Geneva 12-13.
A huge potential to generate benefits across water, food, energy, and ecosystems lies in transboundary river basins and aquifers around the world. As they generate 60% of global freshwater and are home to 40% of the world’s population, they represent ecosystems of global importance and play a key role in global food and energy production,
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International partners gather for COP15 in Canada, with a focus on halting biodiversity loss around the world.
The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will be gathering from December 7 – 19, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. Governments from around the world will come together to agree on a new set of goals to guide global action through 2030 to halt and reverse nature
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Upcoming webinar on demystifying the science around wastewater surveillance.
A webinar presented by The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) in collaboration with Canadian Water Network (CWN) will take place November 28 at 12pm Eastern time. The webinar will present findings from the 2022 Royal Society of Canada policy brief on wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Canada. This report summarizes pan-Canadian wastewater surveillance approaches
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A new initiative offers 12 young professionals a chance to participate in the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York
Grundfos – a global pump and water solutions company – is joining IWA (International Water Association) – a network and an international global knowledge hub committed to the future of water – in a partnership to mobilise 12 young water professionals from all over the world in a new initiative. The Youth Action for SDG
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NYC climate leader to be keynote speaker at Copenhagen World Water Congress
The International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition will take place in Copenhagen between 11-15 September. The global water community will discuss diverse topics gathered under the theme of water for smart liveable cities. IWA has announced Rohit T. Aggarwala, Commissioner for Environmental Protection, City of New York, as a keynote speaker for
September 9, 2022
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