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Drinking water accounts for about 18% of the total fresh water abstractions in the European Union (EU). Providing safe and reliable drinking water to over 508 million inhabitants, places the water sector at the centre of environmental, social and economic decision-making.

Performance efficiency in water utilities has traditionally been associated with good water quality production and reliability, providing customers a continuous supply of safe and clear water. While our freshwater re

The International Water Association (IWA) today announces the appointment of new IWA Fellows and Distinguished Fellows. These individual water professionals are being recognized by their peers for their contribution to the water sector and to IWA, as well as to improving the wellbeing of societies and the environment. In a world that faces serious water challenges, whether water scarcity, pollution, infrastructure, or access to safe drinking water and sanitation, water professionals are playi

The President of the International Water Association (IWA), Helmut Kroiss, and Fernando Morcillo, President of AEAS (the Spanish Association of Water Supply and Sanitation), have launched the official Spanish group of young water professionals - Young Water Professionals Spain (YWP Spain), at the “13th IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies” held in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) u

South Asian countries face continued severe drought following two consecutive monsoon failures. The South Asia Groundwater Forum, organised by the Government of India in collaboration with the International Water Association (IWA) and the World Bank, brings together governments and water specialists to discuss priority actions for tackling groundwater depletion and contamination, and the building of drought and climate resilience for farmers, cities and vil

The organisers of WWEM 2016 are delighted to announce that an International Water Association specialist Conference will run alongside this year’s WWEM event in Telford, UK, during the first week of November. The IWA Conference is the third in a series entitled: ‘New Developments in IT & Water,’ and will provide complimentary themes with the WWEM 2016 presentations, providing delegates at both Conferences with an opportunity to exploit the benefits of co-located events.<

Padre Dam Municipal Water District celebrated the grand opening of its Advanced Water Purification Demonstration Facility and tour program today. The demonstration facility will use advanced water purification technologies to purify and test approximately 100,000 gallons of recycled water each day. Residents who would like to view the advanced water purification process first-hand can schedule a tour of the facility at ht

A new report by South Africa’s Opposition party Democratic Alliance (DA) has warned that the country is in danger of a severe water crisis should the findings of a recent survey in water-stressed areas be ignored by the government.

The report, prepared after a four-month survey on the state of South Africa’s water sector, says there are serious challenges hampering the achievement of access to water and increased supply, especially in poor urban areas.

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We are very excited to announce the 10th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse in Harbin, China scheduled from July 5-7, 2015. Holding the event in China is of great significance considering the problems of water resource shortages and water pollution control that the country has been facing for decades. Furthermore, we are promised a treat of Chinese hospitality in this charming and multi-cultural city!

The call for papers is now open with conference topics in w

I’d like to bring to your attention that the International WaterCentre (IWC) is currently offering full scholarships to study the Master of Integrated Water Management next year (in Australia). These prestigious scholarships will be awarded on a merit-basis to candidates who clearly demonstrate potential to become future water leaders.

Using problem-based and experiential learning, IWC students create and implement integrated solutions to global water challenges. The degree is c