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AKCP Releases Wireless Tunnel as an alternative to LoRaWAN

Wireless Tunnel a LoRaWAN Alternative? LoRaWAN and AKCP’s Wireless Tunnel are built on Semtech’s LoRa, long-range radio chirp spread spectrum technology. Wireless Tunnel is a complete solution from sensors to gateway to server. AKCP designs and manufactures the complete end to end communications software and ...

Jan. 1, 2021

By AKCP

Jebel Ali desalination plant produces first cubic metre of potable water – United Arab Emirates

The plant, under construction by ACCIONA and BESIX, is equipped with energy-efficient Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) technology and is a critical project in the modernisation of the water sector being undertaken by the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA). ACCIONA is the EPC contractor for Jebel Ali SWRO, which it expects to complete by 2021. The desalination plant will produce ...

Dec. 23, 2020

By Desalination Institute DME

Clean Water Action: The Revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) is Inadequate

Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced finalization of Revisions to the Safe Drinking Water Act Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund, had been engaged in this process during the fifteen years that it has been underway. Clean Water Action Campaigns Director, Lynn Thorp, released the following statement: "The Revised Lead and Copper Rule ...

Dec. 22, 2020

By Clean Water Action

ACCIONA to build fifth desalination plant in Saudi Arabia for $384 million

The Saudi publicly-owned Corporation Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has awarded ACCIONA, and its partner RTCC, the design and construction of the Shuqaiq 1 desalination plant on the Red Sea coast in Saudi Arabia. The contract amount awarded is US $384 million. The plant, equipped with reverse osmosis technology, will have a daily capacity of 400,000 m3/day. It will help to improve ...

Dec. 22, 2020

By Desalination Institute DME

Lowest Power Consumption Protein Skimmers in the Market

MAT has grown to be the world’s most advanced ALSS & RAS equipment fabrication and specialty contracting firm. One of the 12 ongoing new equipment developments which we will be releasing in the near future is the improvement of the performance and the decrease in the power consumption of MAT Protein Skimmers. The last few months our R & D Department, Hydraulic Engineers and ...

Dec. 21, 2020

By MAT Filtration Technologies

Clean Water Action Opposes Rushed Corporate Tax Giveaway

Trenton: Clean Water Action released this response to the announced agreement between Governor Murphy, Senate President Steven Sweeney, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on the economic plan recovery and tax incentives reform legislation: Clean Water Action is appalled by the sudden release of the massive $11.5 billion corporate tax subsidies bill and the undemocratic rush to shove it down ...

Dec. 17, 2020

By Clean Water Action

Electric actuated ball valves for water transmission project

BABCOCK supplies electric actuated F316 ball valves, ASME class up to 900#, for SWCC Shuqaiq phase 3 Water transmission system project. ...

Dec. 14, 2020

By Babcock Valves

PFAS Exposure Risks at Airports and Firefighter Training Facilities in Puerto Rico and Across the Region

Earlier this year it was reported that the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, the entity responsible for operations, administration and maintenance of the Tampa International Airport, filed a lawsuit against firefighting foam manufacturers. The lawsuit alleges negligence as many of the foams contain “forever chemicals” known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that have ...

Dec. 14, 2020

By Zimmetry Environmental

EPA Issues Proposed Interim Registration Review Decision to Require New Risk Mitigation Measures for Chlorpyrifos

On December 7, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued for comment the Proposed Interim Decision (PID) for chlorpyrifos. 85 Fed. Reg. 78849. EPA announced it is proposing new risk mitigation measures to address potential human and environmental risks identified in EPA’s September 2020 draft risk assessments. The PID proposes the following measures: Label amendments ...

Dec. 10, 2020

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Clean Water Action Congratulates Detroit Water Activists, Calls for Legislative Action to End Water Shut-offs

The following statement can be attributed to Mary Brady-Enerson, Michigan Director, Clean Water Action: “Today, Mayor Mike Duggan announced a moratorium on water shut-offs for non-payment until the end of 2022. We applaud the decades of activism by so many, including Michigan Welfare Rights Organization, Peoples Water Board Coalition, We the People of Detroit, and other water warriors, who ...

Dec. 8, 2020

By Clean Water Action

Swimming Pool Water treatment according to DIN 19643

Date : Tuesday - 8 December Time : 03:00 pm CET Webinar presented in German Always keep the state of the art in mind. Safe planning and reliable design. Today, ultrafiltration is a safe alternative to multi-layer filters. Whether for renovation or new construction, in hotels, hospitals or municipal swimming pools: We show you how to plan safely and give you tips and tricks for ...

Dec. 4, 2020

By Veolia Water Technologies

ReCap : Reduction of Calcium carbonate Precipitation

Date : 03 December Time : 2:00 pm CET Language : Danish Re.CaP (Reduction of Calcium carbonate Precipitation) has been developed by Krüger for up to 90% calcium precipitation reduction in drinking water. No wastewater is produced by the process and the water content of Calcium does not change. Both construction and operating costs are lower than softening. In this webinar you can ...

Dec. 1, 2020

By Veolia Water Technologies

Mobile Water Services: "Planning for the Unexpected" : how business security can be at fail if water treatment fails

Date: 08 December Time: 11:00 AM - GMT+8 The unexpected happens: plant failures, changes in water quality, water scarcity and other unexpected incidents. Although your risk planning can be exhaustive, there are some events that cannot be avoided, but can be planned for. Florent Puybaret, Veolia Mobile Water Services Director in APAC, will discuss the topic of business continuity and a ...

Dec. 1, 2020

By Veolia Water Technologies

New California Law Bans PFAS Chemicals in Most Firefighting Foams

Earlier this fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB-1044. The new law covers firefighting equipment and foams that contain the man-made chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As of January 1, 2022, except in very specific applications, manufacturers of class B firefighting foams shall not manufacture, or knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for ...

Dec. 1, 2020

By Clark Seif Clark Inc.

Triton TR82 turbidity analyzer

With its next-generation highly intelligent plug-and-play optical sensor combined with a dual- or optional multi-channel controller, the new TR82 Turbidity Analyzer from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) offers process and plant engineers a versatile, cost-effective solution to accurate, dependable water quality measurement. The Triton TR82 Analyzer’s advanced nephelometric sensor relies on ...

Nov. 30, 2020

By Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD)

New Triton TR82 Turbidity Analyzer with Highly Intelligent Optical Sensor and Optional Multi-Channel Controller

With its next-generation highly intelligent plug-and-play optical sensor combined with a dual- or optional multi-channel controller, the new TR82 Turbidity Analyzer from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) offers process and plant engineers a versatile, cost-effective solution to accurate, dependable water quality measurement. The Triton TR82 Analyzer’s advanced nephelometric sensor relies on ...

Nov. 28, 2020

By Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD)

African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa announces agenda for joint ‘Digital Energy Festival’

Private sector participation in the energy sector, small-scale hydro and mini grid opportunities, desalination as an option to secure water security and helping SSMEs with a toolkit are just some of the highlights of the Digital African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa agenda in November. The programme forms part of the upcoming ‘Digital Energy Festival for Africa’ which unites ...

Nov. 27, 2020

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

Hotel chooses non-chemical water treatment for customer comfort

You will not be taking photos like these. This is taken of a HydroFLOW installed in plant room of your holiday hotel plant or pump room. In a hotel setting, HydroFLOW is installed to “treat” limescale and biofouling problems that can cause operation problems, even breakdown. Hot showers. Swimming Pools. Things we take for granted when holidaying abroad. Hotel staff work tirelessly ...

Nov. 26, 2020

By Hydropath Technology Ltd.

New turbidity analyser with highly intelligent optical sensor and optional multi-channel controller

With its next-generation highly intelligent plug-and-play optical sensor combined with a dual- or optional multi-channel controller, the new TR82 turbidity analyser from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) offers process and plant engineers a versatile, cost-effective solution to accurate, dependable water quality measurement. The Triton TR82 analyser’s advanced nephelometric sensor relies on ...

Nov. 26, 2020

By Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD)

Water companies are here to help this winter

More than 80,000 payment breaks have already been given during the Covid-19 pandemic More than 1 million households are now receiving a reduction on their bills ...

Nov. 26, 2020

By Water UK