water infrastructure Articles
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Purification of harvested rainwater , Malaysia - Case Study
Our distributor in Malaysia, Weida, has been a loyal partner for already a long time. Weida is a leading supplier of water infrastructural projects and manufactures big rotation moulded tanks and tubes. Weida is based in Kuching, Sarawak. Weida distributes drinking water all over Malaysia and for the more remote places they rely on Villagepump, especially in combination with harvesting of rain- ...
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Unlocking Financial Flexibility: How BOO and Leasing Can Reduce CAPEX for Your Water Treatment Projects
Discover how BOO financing solutions - as well as lease options - are helping water infrastructure projects get off the ground When it’s time to expand, repair, or replace water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, public utilities and other entities can face major obstacles. Because treatment facilities require substantial upfront investment — this can include the costs for ...
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Top Municipal Water Treatment Methods: Transforming Water Quality for Environmental Compliance in the USA
Water supplies in the U.S. are among the safest in the world. According to the CDC, more than 90% of Americans get tap water from community water systems, which must adhere to strict water quality standards. However, just because the U.S. has safer water supplies than other parts of the world doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement and better municipal water treatment methods ...
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Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Water Innovations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing have played significant roles in transforming the water industry. These technologies are being used to optimise resource usage, operational budgets, and combat global water challenges. AI can help predict sewer flow, which is critical for preventing the release of raw sewage into the environment. The model can learn to predict the next flow ...
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Water and Menta Health: The Psychological Benefits of Access to Safe and Clean Water
Water plays a crucial role in human survival and wellbeing. Its significance extends beyond physical health and hydration, with increasing evidence supporting the positive impact of access to safe and clean water on mental health. The mind-body connection is a fundamental principle in understanding mental health. This connection highlights the interplay between our physical state and our ...
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Does Water Scarcity Make People Consider the Future?
People have a wide variety of needs that must be fulfilled in order to survive, and most people in a crisis situation where the resources needed to fill those needs become scarce can see their behaviour and even their personality change. It is part of the reason why people care so much about crisis management, both in terms of potential future concerns and changes, as well as a fascination with ...
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2024 Emerging Water Trends: Navigating the Currents
Picture this: it’s 2024, and water is still the lifeblood of our communities and industries. But now, we’re steering through some rough currents. From battling extreme weather to hacking threats that can shut down supply in a heartbeat, managing water resources has become like navigating a storm. We will take a look into the 2024 emerging water & wastewater trends that will shape ...
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Emerging Contaminants in Water in Africa
Access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental human right, yet a significant portion of the global population still lacks this essential resource. In Africa, the issue of water quality is of paramount concern, as many regions face challenges related to pollution and contamination. Emerging contaminants in water have become a pressing issue, as they pose potential risks to human ...
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Developing Bathymetric Measurement in Water Reservoirs for Enhanced Water Utility Management
While many reservoirs measure level and flow, few consider the full topography of underwater sediments that accumulate over time, reducing storage capacity and impacting water quality. LG Sonic uniquely provides bathymetry analysis through remote sensing to determine water depth and topography of underwater terrain, including both historical data and predictions of future sediment accumulation. ...
By LG Sonic
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What’s Being Done To Detect Water Leaks?
As we all know, water is one of the most precious resources that we have, but it’s all too easy for us to take it for granted, particularly in developed countries where we simply turn on a tap and out it comes. But access to water is coming increasingly under threat around the world, thanks to climate change, urbanisation, population growth, pollution and water mismanagement, and ...
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The Circular Economy and Wastewater: Closing the Loop for Sustainability
Traditionally, wastewater treatment has been focused on removing contaminants and pathogens to recover water and safely discharge it into the environment. However, the circular economy offers a new approach to wastewater management, one that views wastewater as a valuable resource rather than a waste product. In a circular economy, wastewater treatment plants become resource recovery ...
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