Surface Water News
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Business and Public Sector organisations brace for impact as water bills soar!
It’s interesting that very little noise has been made within the media circles regarding the recent increases in water, wastewater, trade effluent and surface water charges for business and public sector customers, which are by any measure significant and will exceed many customers budget projections. For example, Southern Water’s water charges are up 18.3 percent and 13 percent for ...
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What Could be Hiding in Your Data? Using Generative AI to Uncover Correlations, Associations, and Insights in Well-Structured Datasets
Earth Science Information Systems (EScIS) is excited to announce a collaborative webinar with the Australasian Land & Groundwater Association (ALGA) scheduled for May 2, 2024. The webinar, titled “What Could be Hiding in Your Data? Using Generative AI to Uncover Correlations, Associations, and Insights in Well-Structured Datasets” promises to deliver critical insights into the ...
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World Water Day 2024: Revolutionizing Water Quality with FPI`s Leading Solutions
March 22nd was the 32nd "World Water Day" , with the United Nations designating the theme for 2024 as "Water for Peace." Effective management and protection of water resources are crucial for sustainable social development. Water quality management plays a central role in water resource management, encompassing comprehensive monitoring of raw water sources, treatment processes, and the quality of ...
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New level probe DCL 532 with i2C interface
With the DCL532, BD|SENSORS is presenting a new level probe with a stainless steel sensor in a proven, high-quality design. The special feature of this probe is an i2C interface that the device uses to communicate digitally with higher-level systems. * * * In recent years, the summer months in Europe have been impacted by extreme weather conditions and depleting groundwater volumes. To respond ...
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Using electrolysis to safely disinfect drinking water
Using electrolysis to safely disinfect drinking water Harmless cooking salt takes the place of critical chlorine gas The challenge: to supply large quantities of germ-free drinking water Day in, day out, communities of all sizes need to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to millions of people. Regardless of whether their starting point is ground water or surface water from rivers, for ...
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ADEQ Turns to Gorilla-Snot to Solve Dust Problems Causing I-10 Closures in San Simon
PHOENIX – Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has chosen Scottsdale-based Soilworks, the worldwide leader in dust control and soil stabilization, to solve the dust problem causing freeway closures along Interstate 10 in San Simon with almost 1 million gallons of its eco-friendly copolymer, Gorilla-Snot.“After touring the site, we knew we had a solution to limit the intense dust ...
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LG Sonic at Davos World Economic Forum 2024: Pioneering Change in Water Management
In a truly remarkable achievement, LG Sonic, celebrated for its pioneering solutions in surface water management, secured a prominent presence at the prestigious Davos World Economic Forum. Under the visionary leadership of our CEO, Yousef Yousef, LG Sonic took part in this global gathering, engaging with world political leaders and the world’s most influential companies to raise awareness ...
By LG Sonic
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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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UK Water Crisis ‘Down to Conservative Government Failures’
You would perhaps be forgiven for thinking that the UK, with its famously damp weather, would be relatively immune to the issues presented by the global water crisis, but this in fact could not be further from the case. Water is becoming increasingly problematic for countries all over the world as climate change takes hold and the UK is certainly not exempt from this, with ageing infrastructure, ...
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Addressing Water Insecurity in Southeast Asia: Causes & Solutions
A United Nations report indicates that around 2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water. One of the regions faring the worst is Southeast Asia. Research suggests that 110 million people are facing water insecurity in Southeast Asia despite progress in the regions water sector. Singapore, for instance, is often considered a positive example of what’s possible. The ...
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East of England Challenges: Water Scarcity, Population Growth & Climate Change
While there can be no denying that each region around the UK will face their own set of unique challenges in the future, it seems that the east of England in particular has potentially hard times ahead, with new research revealing that the next 20 years will see significant rainfall decreases, record high temperatures and more than 720,000 new residents in the area. Commissioned by Anglian Water ...
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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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The ten challenges of water management in Southeast Asia
Water management in Southeast Asia poses multiple challenges which are related to its geography, climate, population growth and economic development. For example, the significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions and the consequent rise in temperatures in recent decades means that the region is highly vulnerable to climate change. Moreover, Southeast Asia plays host to 60% of the world ...
By Idrica
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LG Sonic Partners with President Nayib Bukele’s Government to Safeguard the Lempa River Basin
LG Sonic, a pioneering leader in algae control water, is thrilled to announce the successful implementation of innovative algae control systems in collaboration with the Government of President Nayib Bukele. This project aims to ensure the quality of water in the Lempa River, marking a significant leap forward in water quality improvement for the entire Central American region. Rubén ...
By LG Sonic
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Visit our booth at Aquatech Amsterdam 2023
We are excited to announce that LG Sonic will be exhibiting at Aquatech Amsterdam 2023 from November 6th to 9th. You are cordially invited to visit us at booth 06.100, where we will unveil our latest advancements in ultrasonic algae control and water monitoring solutions. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect to see at our ...
By LG Sonic
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Water Metering Poised to Become Compulsory In England
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has just published the results of its Second National Infrastructure Assessment, a five-yearly review detailing a programme of transformation for England’s energy, transport and other key networks over the coming 30 years, finding that making infrastructure improvements is achievable and affordable if the appropriate policies are implemented now. ...
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Who can use the Ultrasonic Descaler?
Irrigated agriculture is dependent on an adequate water supply of usable quality. Water quality concerns have often been neglected because, in the past, acceptable water quality has been plentiful and readily available. Intensive use of nearly all our water supplies means that new technology must be brought in to increase the quality of less desirable sources. To avoid problems when using these ...
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LG Sonic’s Phosphate Sensor nominated for Aquatech Innovation Award 2023
At LG Sonic, innovation is our guiding light, the essence of our mission. We’ve come a long way from pioneering ultrasonic algae control, constantly pushing the boundaries of improvement in water treatment and monitoring. We are incredibly proud to announce that our latest groundbreaking solution, the LG Sonic Phosphate Sensor, has earned a coveted nomination for the Aquatech Innovation ...
By LG Sonic
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Enhancing Agricultural Practices with Water Quality Sensors
Agriculture is the backbone of our global food production system, and its sustainable development is crucial for ensuring food security and environmental conservation. In recent years, there has been a growing realization of the impact of water quality on crop growth and productivity. Water quality sensors have emerged as a valuable tool in enhancing agricultural practices by providing real-time ...
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What Are the Causes of the Global Water Crisis?
When government leaders met at the UN 2023 Water Conference earlier this year, it was the first time countries seemed to agree there is a global water crisis that needs to be addressed. In March, the first UN water conference in a generation took place in New York, uniting communities all over the world with the belief that action needs to be taken to protect the most important natural resource ...
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