Commercial Water News
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Water, energy and climate change, the main topics of debate at WEX Global 2024
Innovation, sustainability and collaboration were some of the watchwords at this year’s WEX Global 2024, a platform for the exchange of knowledge and best practices among the main players in the water and energy sectors. Madrid was the city chosen to host the event, entitled “Water, Energy and Climate Change: Integrated Solutions to Build a Water Positive Future,” which brought ...
By Idrica
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Waterborne Pathogens a Growing Concern in US Drinking Water, CDC Report Shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report summarizing waterborne disease outbreaks in the United States between 2015 and 2020. The report Surveillance of Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water includes data voluntarily reported by public health agencies to the CDC through the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS). Data reported ...
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Keeping Hospitals Safe: A Success Story with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
When Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford opened its doors in 1991, it was met with an unexpected challenge: Legionella bacteria in the building’s water system. Despite the hospital’s best efforts, traditional disinfection methods failed to control the problem, which led to two tragic patient deaths. The hospital turned to LiquiTech and the LiquiTech® Copper-Silver ...
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CGIAR’s new Executive Managing Director discusses opportunities to support Sri Lanka’s development priorities with Prime Minister
During a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in Colombo on February 2, 2024, the Executive Managing Director of CGIAR, Ismahane Elouafi, expressed her gratitude for the continued support provided by Sri Lanka as a Host Country of a CGIAR Center. Sri Lanka is home to one of 15 CGIAR Centers, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), which is the only ...
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IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management
During a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in Colombo on January 19, 2024, the International Water Management Institute’s (IWMI) new Chair of the Board of Governors, Simi Kamal, reiterated the organization’s support to building Sri Lanka’s water, food and climate resilience. Kamal, who had been appointed at the start of the year, emphasized that IWMI would ...
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Viva la ESG-volution (powered by AI)
FIDO CEO Victoria Edwards takes a look at what new AI tools mean for people responsible for, reporting on, and investing in corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. IN 1762, a philosopher called Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote a book called the Social Contract. In it he explained how living by mutually accepted principles is the bedrock of ...
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Global groundwater depletion is accelerating, but is not inevitable
Groundwater is rapidly declining across the globe, often at accelerating rates. Writing in the journal Nature, UC Santa Barbara researchers present the largest assessment of groundwater levels around the world, spanning nearly 1,700 aquifers. In addition to raising the alarm over declining water resources, the work offers instructive examples of where things are going well, and how groundwater ...
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An Examination of Dead Legs, Water Flow, and Legionella Growth
The relationship between stagnant sections in building water systems, known as dead legs, water flow conditions, and the risk of Legionella, a bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease, is more complex and multifaceted than commonly perceived. In this article, we explore these topics in-depth, using insights from scientific studies and valuable industry ...
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Understanding Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) Bacteria in Water Systems
Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) bacteria are naturally occurring organisms commonly found in water systems. While their presence is not unusual, HPC bacteria are not regulated or routinely monitored as contaminants in drinking water due to their high variability and typically elevated ...
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Legionella and Waterborne Pathogens 101 for Plumbing Engineers
Successful plumbing engineering involves the comprehensive understanding and meticulous control of waterborne pathogens, with a particular focus on Legionella. These harmful pathogens can infiltrate building water systems through various means, such as contaminated water sources or inadequate water treatment. To effectively mitigate the risk of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens, ...
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Water and food systems ready to roll out climate-resilient solutions
At a high-level dialogue held during COP28 on December 10, 2023, ministers of agriculture, environment and water unanimously called for water-resilient food systems. Also at the table were leading international organizations, including the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), that are addressing the interlinked food, water and climate crises through science, research and development. ...
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ASHRAE 514: A Comprehensive Guide to Safe and Efficient Building Water Systems
ASHRAE 514, released in 2023, is an ANSI Standard that establishes a comprehensive framework for ensuring the safety and management of building water systems – excluding single-family residential structures. ASHRAE 514 applies to a wide range of stakeholders, including building owners, facility managers, engineers, and water treatment professionals and requires risk management through the ...
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Water Management Design Considerations for Engineers
Water management plays a pivotal role in maintaining the safety and efficiency of our buildings. As engineers and plumbing professionals, understanding the intricacies of water management best practices can guide our designs and ensure they meet industry ...
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Legionella Risk Assessment: Essential Information for Building Owners and Managers
Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia. Unfortunately, Legionella can be found in any building, including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hotels, and office buildings. The good news is that there are steps you can take to identify and manage the risks associated with ...
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Legionella Risk in Potable Cold Water Systems
Legionella, a waterborne pathogen, contaminates approximately half of all building water systems, including both potable and non-potable systems. It is typically introduced into building water systems from the municipal cold water supply. Once present, it can thrive in areas of the water system that offer ideal conditions for growth, such as warm water, sediment accumulation, stagnant water, or ...
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Arqiva awarded extension of smart water meter network with Anglian Water
Arqiva, a leading global media services and utilities communications infrastructure provider, has been awarded an extension to its contract with Anglian Water to deliver a further 300,000 connected smart water meters. Building on the ongoing success of their smart water meter network partnership, which began in 2020, the extension will allow Anglian Water to continue to improve network ...
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Wex Global will once again bring together the world´s leading water experts in 2024
With a mission to drive radical change and innovation in water and energy, WEX Global will once again bring together some of the leading international experts in this field. The summit, focused on digitalization as a response to the challenges posed by climate change, water scarcity and the transition to a circular economy, will again be co-hosted by Idrica and will prominently feature the ...
By Idrica
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IWMI participates in key global dialogue processes for water and food security in Rome
October was an important month for food and water policy discussions, as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosted two key global dialogues in Rome. IWMI participated and offered insights in both: the 2nd Rome Water Dialogue and the 51st Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 51). The conferences brought together experts and representatives from ...
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Resources to Help Prevent New Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease and Pontiac Fever
Legionnaires’ disease is described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a serious type of pneumonia caused by exposure to a type of bacteria known as Legionella. The bacteria can also cause Pontiac fever, a less serious illness. Legionella can be found naturally in freshwater environments. It becomes a significant health concern if it grows and spreads in man-made ...
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Tidal Vision acquires strategic customer Clear Water Services
As the global water treatment industry is faced with new challenges including emerging contaminants, such as PFAS-type "forever" chemicals and 6PPDQ, Tidal Vision Products, Inc. announced it acquired long-time customer Clear Water Services. By leveraging Clear Water Services' mobile and modular water treatment systems, Tidal Vision® will be able to deploy their Tidal Clear® chitosan-based ...
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