water supply News
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California water supplies not looking good for 2016
Public water agencies that serve millions of residents in drought-weary California might only receive 10 percent of expected supplies in 2016 - half the amount that flowed to them this year through the state's massive system of reservoirs and canals, state officials say. However, the early estimate could change, depending on the rain and snow that falls this winter, the state's Department of ...
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Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project
The Navajo-Gallup area is getting sustainable water source, thanks to a project that will carry more than 37,000 acre feet of water to 250,000 people Size: 37,764 acre feet of water from the San Juan Basin Estimated investment: $1 billion Future population to be served by 2040: 250,000 people Delivery pipeline: 280 miles Number of pumping stations: 24 Water treatment plants: 2 Water is ...
By ChlorTainer
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WASH Media Awards 2009-2010 Open for Entries
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) welcome entries for the third edition of the WASH Media Awards competition open to journalists who publish or broadcast original investigative reports between on water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) issues in their countries.Deadline for nominations: 1st of April 2010. To ...
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Luxury hotel group water supply contract is first for UK market
A groundbreaking national water supply contract has been signed by Malmaison and Hotel du Vin and Anglian Water Business. The contract, brokered by Inprova Energy, is the first UK-wide, single-contract, multi-site deal to leverage the benefits of upcoming market reform. The deal covers Malmaison and Hotel du Vin's entire UK portfolio of 33 luxury boutique hotels, and is set to see annual savings ...
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Implementing knowledge on democratic governance
WGF implements the Knowledge Management system for the documentation, analysis, dissemination and replication of innovations and lessons learned from the Joint Programmes of the Millennium Development Goals Achievement Fund in the thematic area of Democratic Economic Governance – Water Supply and Sanitation. The project includes eleven country programmes which aim to democratise access to ...
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Expanding Biofuels may shrink Water Supplies in Developing Nations
As per a recent report “Biofuel Market Worldwide (2007-2010)” published by RNCOS, it has been found that the biofuel market would increase at a CAGR of about 13% to reach almost US$ 53.3 Billion by 2015. Production of biofuel would also spur the demand for agricultural-land at the cost of natural ecosystem. In countries struggling with the problem of inadequate water supplies, increasing ...
By RNCOS
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MPC-Buoy winner of the Aquatech Innovation Award - water supply/water treatment
Today (Nov 02, 2015), LG Sonic received the Aquatech Innovation Award 2015 in the category water supply/water treatment for the development and commercialization of the MPC-Buoy. This environmentally friendly system provides continuous online water quality monitoring to predict and control algae by using ultrasound technology, thereby offering a complete algae control solution. The winners were ...
By LG Sonic
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Jordan signs deal for inter-utility water transfers
Jordan’s three water utilities have agreed to allow transfers of potable water between them as they look to take a more flexible approach to water supply in the face of the shortages hitting the country. Yarmouk Water Company, Aqaba Water Company and Miyahuna signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday that will allow them to transfer water between their networks. The agreement will ...
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Storm Water Harvesting
Managing storm water is a growing concern world-wide and is being mandated in many areas. The number one pollutant in our streams and lakes is caused by storm water run-off. The most common source of drinking water supplies throughout the US is from surface water resources. It is very expensive and energy intensive to clean water. By harvesting and controlling storm water flow, we are able ...
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GTI Covers Helping Protect California’s Water Supply
Geomembrane Technologies Inc. (GTI) is proud to be contributing to California’s water recycling efforts. One of the state’s water districts recently chose a GTI retractable structurally supported cover for the chlorine contact basin at its water recycling treatment plant. Given California’s drought and the lack of sustainable groundwater, water conservation is extremely ...
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Water Regulations Advisory Scheme Re-Approves Coralith Material
Mantec’s porous ceramic media Coralith C5 has been re-approved by the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) for suitability for contact with wholesome water for domestic purposes having met the requirements of BS 6920-1:2000 / 2014 ‘Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the ...
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Arizona`s First Ever Statewide Study Projecting Water Use Praised by Conservation Group
The first ever statewide report projecting Arizona's water supplies and demands over the next century is a key first step to "ensure that physical limits to water supplies don't limit Arizona's economic prosperity or the legacy of its natural resources," according to Environmental Defense Fund. "This is the kind of forward-looking process that is needed for Arizona to ensure that it has ...
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COMER SpA industrial valves WRAS certification
A new important quality recognition recognized by WRAS for our industrial series valves available in both PVC and ABS. The industrial series ball valves, ideal for application in the sector of industrial plants and entirely Italian production by COMER SpA, have been tested and certified by WRAS with the result that these products respond appropriately to the quality standards required by the ...
By Comer Spa
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Webinar series `Safety and increased efficiency in water supply and sanitation`
From May 4th to 15th, 2020, WILO, PHOENIX CONTACT, Wavin, Videc and KROHNE are organizing a joint webinar series on the topic "Safety and increasing efficiency in water supply and wastewater disposal". The series takes place online as part of the KROHNE Academy and is aimed equally at Planners, maintainers and operators of water management systems. A total of ten webinars provide information on ...
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World Bank approves $150 million financing for Karnataka Urban Water Supply Modernization project
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved additional financing of $150 million to the ongoing Karnataka Urban Water Supply Modernization Project in order to accelerate the state of Karnataka’s efforts to bring continuous piped water supply to the entire population in three of its cities. The World Bank’s partnership with the Government of Karnataka for ...
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Award-Winning smart digital solution for water management in Monterrey (Mexico)
The Xylem Vue powered by GoAigua platform implemented in the water network managed by Servicios de Agua y Drenaje de Monterrey, I.P.D. (SADM) has brought overall water savings of 17%, though the figure is up to 37% in many water sectors, thanks to smart monitoring of water pressure, flow and consumption, to name just a few functions. This implementation has significantly increased the ...
By Idrica
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Water community celebrates Drinking Water Week with the theme `Your Water - To Know It Is To Love It`
The American Water Works Association and water professionals across North America kicked off Drinking Water Week today by highlighting the theme “Your Water – To Know It Is To Love It”. Throughout the week, AWWA and the water community will celebrate Drinking Water Week by recognizing the vital role water plays in our daily lives and the quality of life we enjoy because of it. ...
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Northern Ireland Water Supply Problems – Vertical and Horizontal Rainwater Tanks
It’s a topic that just doesn’t seem to go away, and that’s water supplies in farming. As reported by Farming Life, just before Christmas, Northern Ireland farmers feared water supply problems as Northern Ireland Water planned industrial action by hundreds of workers over a pension dispute. Northern Ireland Water, a state owned company, issued a statement declaring that it could ...
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Ageing plants - How to improve security and reliability of treated water supply
Date / Hour: June 24th, 2020 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CEST In heavy industries, operators are facing an increasing challenge from their ageing assets including water treatment plants. The HSE sites the potential degradation of plant and equipment due to age related mechanisms such as corrosion, erosion and fatigue as a key issue for industry. In addition to safety concerns ageing plants ...
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Northern Ireland Water Supply Problems – Vertical and Horizontal Rainwater Tanks
It’s a topic that just doesn’t seem to go away, and that’s water supplies in farming. As reported by Farming Life, just before Christmas, Northern Ireland farmers feared water supply problems as Northern Ireland Water planned industrial action by hundreds of workers over a pension dispute. Northern Ireland Water, a state owned company, issued a statement declaring that it could ...
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