SDGs
October 3, 2019
Diane D'Arras – The Future from IWA on Vimeo. President of the International Water Association, Diane D’Arras, outlines the main actors and axes that can determine the water-wise status of a city. She states that ...
September 14, 2019
At the 2018 World Water Congress & Exhibition, ECCO Leather launched their newest leather making technology called DriTan™. This revolutionary process uses the water from the animal skins in the tanning process. This new...
DataDigitalisation
September 9, 2019
AquaRating focuses on the challenges that water and sanitation utilities face in a comprehensive way, evaluating their performance through indicators and management practices, establishing an international standard; and relying on...
August 15, 2019
A third phase is just being completed at the Nimr Water Treatment Plant in Oman, expanding what is already the largest industrial constructed wetland facility in the world. The plant provides an alternative solution to the issue o...
August 10, 2019
Researchers have found that plastic pellets can be a home for harmful pathogens to grow. These pellets were found on popular beaches in Scotland, causing beach managers to give more focus to the health and safety of the beach-goer...
August 6, 2019
Developing countries possess a unique opportunity to incorporate new and sustainable practices into their development in order to prevent the global challenges that exist today. Nature-based Solutions are just one set of flexible ...
August 3, 2019
Learn about the gigantic underground storage tank, with a capacity of 60,000 m3, beneath the existing Happy Valley Recreational Grounds. It temporarily stores excessive storm-water during heavy rains before discharging to a downst...
July 25, 2019
Many water utilities use artificial intelligence in the day-to-day operation. It is steadily becoming the new normal. Read more about AI here:https://iwa-network.org/ai-basics-for-advanced-water-wise-utilities-part-1/
DigitalisationSDGs
June 27, 2019
As we move into a digital economy, we need young talent that can “lead people through this intimidating territory – the type of person that can create a vision for people of what the benefits of digital water are that will cha...
EnvironmentTechnology
June 17, 2019
Micropollutants are present in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. From pharmaceutical products to pesticides to hormone active pills, the removal of these contaminants at wastewater treatment plants pose ...