water governance News
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Polycentric governance could encourage effective river basin management
A new study has compared the water governance and management systems of nearly 30 river basins around the world. Results indicated that governance systems with distributed political power and good co-ordination help to implement the principles of good governance in water management practice, and to adopt more advanced climate change adaptation policies. Water resources are increasingly under ...
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EPA and Texas protect beaches for memorial day weekend
With Memorial Day Weekend right around the corner, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is helping states continue to monitor water quality at beaches by providing funding for beach monitoring. EPA recently awarded Texas $200,913 to improve water quality at beaches. Texas General Land Office (GLO) is responsible for continuous monitoring of beach waters in Texas. If bacteria levels ...
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Increasing Water Scarcity and Need for Environmental Sustainability Drives Innovations in Water Production Technologies, Finds Frost & Sullivan
The intensifying difficulties in obtaining clean water have stoked a plethora of innovations in water production technologies. As countries that until recently enjoyed abundant water supply are waking up to the reality of water scarcity, there has been an accelerated movement towards enhancing wastewater reuse and eventually, the development of advanced recycling technologies. The trend of water ...
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New Environmental Regulations Open the Door for UVC-LED Based Sensors and Systems
The Paris Climate Pact highlighted the need for countries across the world to urgently address planet-warming carbon emissions. In recent weeks, governments in Asia and Europe have been battling another key environmental concern- smog caused by automobile and factory emissions. To limit various types of air and also water pollution, governments and regulatory bodies have implemented several new ...
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Watertech 2013 confirmed to attendees the business opportunities in India’s water and wastewater treatment market
Watertech Conference offered insights to the growing sector The first edition of Watertech, National Exhibition and Conference on Drinking Water, Sanitation, Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Management, organised by Messe Frankfurt drew to a close with satisfying results. At the exhibition, leading companies occupied 3,000 sqm of exhibition space and attracted over 1,400 trade ...
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Jellyfish® Filter Receives NJDEP Final Certification at Higher Flow Rates
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has granted Final Certification to Imbrium® Systems' Jellyfish® Filter, based on rigorous field testing conducted according to the Technology Acceptance and Reciprocity Partnership (TARP) protocol. The NJDEP certification, as with the recent NJCAT verification, is based on the Jellyfish Filter's field test performance. The ...
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$37 Million Approved for Everglades Water Quality Project
Lee County last week approved $10 million toward purchasing land for a project to improve water quality in the Caloosahatchee River, contributing toward restoration of water quality in the northern Everglades. Two days later, the state of Florida and the South Florida Water Management District approved a memo of agreement that will add $27 million to Lee County's funds. The money will be used ...
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Boresaver IronKleen Liquid (IKL Pro) Receives Official Approval
Geoquip Water Solutions, specialist supplier to water related industries, has announced that IKL Pro, the solution for calcium carbonate residues in the comprehensive Boresaver range, has now been approved by the Secretary of State under regulation 31 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 1989 for use in potable water applications. Specially formulated as a combination chemical solution ...
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Aquatic Informatics joins OGC domain working groups on hydrology and oceanography & meteorology
Aquatic Informatics Inc., a global leader in providing innovative software solutions for water data management and analysis, today announced that it is working with the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) to create the next generation of standards for hydrologic data exchange. In particular, AI is working in the following areas: The Domain Working Group for Hydrology. This group is seeking ...
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Aquatic Informatics Joins OGC Domain Working Groups on Hydrology and Oceanography & Meteorology
Aquatic Informatics Inc., a global leader in providing innovative software solutions for water data management and analysis, today announced that it is working with the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) to create the next generation of standards for hydrologic data exchange. In particular, Aquatic Informatics is working in the following areas: -- The Domain Working Group for Hydrology. This ...
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WaterIQ First to Market with 4,400 Precise Algae Destroying Ultrasound Frequencies
WaterIQ Technologies, the leader in next-generation ultrasonic solutions to combat harmful algae and biofilm without the use of chemicals, today announced the availability of its disruptive and advanced Pulsar 4400 and 3400, feature-rich state-of-the-art ultrasonic devices for large and small water bodies. Designed for use by drinking water utilities, wastewater processing, agriculture, ...
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System monitors for drinking water contamination on-line and in real time
INTRODUCING WISE® Water Infrastructure Sensing Equipment On-line, real-time, chemical and biological water contamination detection Drinking water systems are vulnerable to chemical spills, pollution, natural and man-made disasters, and acts of terrorism. Until WISE™, there has never been a single, integrated system capable of detecting and reporting biological and chemical ...
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EAU DE Paris Gets A Jumpstart on water sanitation
In charge of more than 2,000km of water networks, Eau de Paris is responsible for tap water production through the eponymous city. With drinking water produced partly from river water and spring water, the two different water networks produce different qualities of water: tap and non-drinkable; the latter being used for street washing and irrigation. In addition to these responsibilities, the ...
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Boresaver, the Ground-breaking Water Cleaning Treatment, Receives NSF Approval
Boresaver Ultra C, the ground-breaking water cleaning treatment used in over fourteen countries worldwide, has now won NSF approval. Tested and Certified by NSF International, the Public Health & Safety Company in America, Boresaver has been Certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for use in potable water supplies. Boresaver is a biodegradable, environmentally friendly and powerful cleaning ...
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BORESAVER ULTRA C LAUNCH AT NGWA GROUNDWATER EXPO
Following NSF Approval earlier this year, the powerful well cleaner, Boresaver Ultra C, will be officially launched in America next week at the NGWA Groundwater Expo in Las Vegas on 8th and 9th December. Boresaver Ultra C is the ground-breaking cleaning treatment that completely removes iron oxide deposits that build up in wells, bores, pipes and pumps, as well as controlling contamination from ...
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Outotec joined the University of Alberta's research program intended to foster sustainable water use in oil sands extraction
OUTOTEC OYJ PRESS RELEASE, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 AT 12.00 AM Outotec joined the University of Alberta's research program intended to foster sustainable water use in oil sands extraction Outotec has joined an industrial research program of the University of Alberta intended to foster sustainable water use in Canadian oil sands extraction. Outotec collaborates with companies Kemira and Suncor ...
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New beach designations and signage for the bathing water season
The Scottish bathing water season got underway last weekend (1 June 2008), with 20 additional designated beaches being sampled for water quality and a new prediction system being installed in the Borders. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) began its annual water quality monitoring of official bathing waters in Scotland from Sunday 1 June. As well as the beaches it monitored last ...
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Tetra Tech Wins $20 Million U.S. EPA Research Contract
Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today it has been awarded a five-year, $20 million multiple-award contract by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Homeland Security Research Center (NHSRC). Through this contract Tetra Tech will support testing, evaluation, and reporting to address chemical, biological, radiological and other contaminating agents. Tetra Tech will ...
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Clean drinking water? Have your well tested to be sure
During National Drinking Water Week, EPA reminds private well owners that having safe drinking water means having regular water checkups. More than 20 percent of New England’s population depends on private wells for the drinking water supplies. In Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, more than 40 percent of residents rely on private wells for their drinking water. If you depend on a well for ...
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New date announced for Water Expo China + Water Membrane China 2013
New date announced for 2013 show Government industry group increases booth size to 3,000 sqm National and regional pavilions express their interest Added value conference and presentation sessions The 2013 edition of Water Expo China + Water Membrane China, China’s first water business exhibition will be held 2 – 4 December 2013 at the China National Convention Center, Beijing, ...
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