Namibia has limited surface water resources, and most of its rivers are ephemeral, as they depend highly on the erratic and seasonal rainfall and only flow intermittently. The country therefore relies heavily on groundwater, which...
As a licensed water service provider in Kenya, Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company Ltd (KIWASCO) relies on Lake Victoria and River Kibos as its main sources of water to serve the city of Kisumu. These vital sources are increasingl...
The International Water Association (IWA) is delighted to collaborate with NewIBNET in extending an exclusive invitation to water utilities worldwide to participate in the upcoming IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition in Toront...
IWA is pleased to announce that the advance technical sessions programme for LET 2024, built around the theme of ‘Closing the water cycle through efficient and innovative technologies’, is now available! The IWA Leadin...
Wetlands, as vital transition zones between land and water, are indispensable for maintaining biodiversity, ecological balance, and numerous ecosystem services. In the face of a changing climate and rapid environmental transformat...
Over the past 50 years, Constructed Wetlands, also known as Treatment Wetlands, have emerged as champions in treating domestic and industrial wastewaters, stormwater overflows, and waste sludge. In this blog, we explore the evolut...
As the world gears up for World Wetlands Day on 2 February, let's delve into the story of treatment wetlands and their profound influence on human wellbeing. Originating in the visionary work of wetland scientist Käthe Seidel in ...
As part of IWA’s mission to empower Young Water Professionals to contribute to sustainable water management, a new IWA Young Water Professionals (IWA YWP) chapter was officially established in Malaysia in 2023. This IWA YWP chap...
IWA is pleased to present a new short guide on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Water Resource Recovery Facilities produced by the IWA Climate Smart Utilities GHG sub-group. As humanity faces the looming challenges of global heating a...
