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Global water consumption increases frequency and intensity of low flows in rivers and streams
Human water consumption has increased the frequency and intensity of periods of abnormally low flow in streams, new research suggests. The frequency of these events increased by 30% globally, largely due to use of water for irrigation, the researchers conclude. Between 1960 and 2010, global water consumption has more than doubled and currently stands at 1970 cubic kilometres per year (km3/yr). ...
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New Rules for the Protection of Public Health with Regard to Radioactive Substances in Water
The Council adopted a directive laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. It sets out parametric values, frequencies and methods for monitoring radioactive substances (7445/3/13). Water is one of the most comprehensively regulated areas of EU environmental legislation. European ...
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Potable Tanks For Drinking Water Storage
With all of the recent talk surrounding water restrictions in farming, from abstraction restrictions, the EU water directive and impending mains water rate rises, we’ve raised the subject of rainwater tanks a great deal, but what about water fit for human consumption? The Enduramaxx range of potable tanks can store water, including mains water for human consumption, thanks to them being ...
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Water: how can we account for our most vital resource?
The world is entering a period of growing water scarcity: by 2030, global demand for fresh water could outstrip supply by more than 40 % if water is used in the same way that it is today. These stark figures are the background to a new report from the International Resource Panel, a group of natural resources experts hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme. The report 'Measuring Water ...
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Doubts over Egypt`s super-highway project
Egyptian scientists have criticised an ambitious project to develop the country's Nile corridor, after plans for the US$24 billion project were announced by the government last month (12 April). The project, 'The Development Corridor in the West of the Nile Valley', aims to build a 1,200 km super-highway along the Nile in the Western Desert from El Alamein to Aswan with railway, water pipeline ...
By SciDev.Net
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Sheffield Half Marathon – Horizontal Water Tanks for Huge Volumes of Water
As the story unfolds surrounding the Sheffield half marathon this week, the absence of water supplies seems to be down to the bill remaining unpaid, despite requests from the supplier. But the race still went ahead, albeit in an unofficial capacity, with runners taking to the street, some of whom were reportedly oblivious that the race had actually been officially cancelled. So just how would ...
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Prevention of legionella - Certified chlorine dioxide system Bello Zon
The Flemish Ministry of Health only permits approved disinfectants and disinfection processes for protection against legionella. Chlorine dioxide systems Bello Zon® have been certified for this since the beginning of 2018. Water quality in accordance with the EU directive The high quality standards for potable water in recent decades have been consistently further developed and implemented ...
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The danger of arsenic in water and the technology to end with it
In the last two decades, in Mexico, people have consumed double the arsenic allowed by the WHO. Arsenic is a substance that predisposes to the development of diseases such as lung, skin, breast, prostate, kidney, liver and skin cancer and to the development of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. According to an analysis of impacts and assessment prepared by the Federal Commission for ...
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ACCIONA leads the consortium that will build new Alkimos desalination plant in Perth (Australia)
An ACCIONA-led consortium has been selected as the preferred proponent by Water Corporation, the largest water utility in Western Australia, to design, build, operate and maintain the future Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP) in Perth for ten years. The plant will have an initial (Stage 1) capacity of 150,000 m³ per day, with an additional 150,000 m³ per day, when required, ...
By ACCIONA S.A
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Desalination plays a fundamental role in the delivery of fresh water for human consumption
GS Inima is a leading company in the global water industry. With recognized technological know-how, it is the company that manages the most plants in the world under a concession contract, something that entails a strong presence and business activity internationally. As a pacesetter in environmental technology, they incorporate the most advanced processes, invest in research and ...
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ADEQ Announces Plans to Test for Lead in 7,000 School Buildings
Last month, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced the agency was coordinating with multiple state and local agencies, public water systems and public schools to proactively conduct a statewide screening program for the presence of lead in the drinking water of schools. ADEQ is funding this six-month, fast-track screening program in an effort to collect and test 14,000 ...
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Murray-Darling Water Crisis Leaves Farmers, Environment Dry
CANBERRA, Australia (ENS) - Record low water inflows to the Murray-Darling Basin this year mean that water will not be available for irrigation, the environment or any purpose other than critical drinking water supplies, Prime Minister John Howard and the premiers of three Australian states said today. The prime minister called the drought 'unprecedented' and said that 'based on the need to ...
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Fire Protection Water Storage Tanks
Water availability and supply is an important subject to the fire service. Potable water for human consumption is delivered to domestic, commercial and industrial properties from (in the majority of cases in the UK) municipal water systems (mains water supplies). This system also supplies to fire hydrants or fire protection systems, but to guarantee water availability there also needs to be the ...
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Screening for antibiotic-resistant bacteria in drinking water
Harmful bacteria in water are of concern, especially if they are resistant to antibiotics. A new Portuguese study reports on levels of a group of bacteria, staphylococci, in three different types of water in the treatment cycle and analyses their resistance to antibiotics. 'Coagulase-negative staphylococci' (CNS) are common and usually harmless. However, some CNS can cause skin infections when ...
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Commission urges Italy to ensure that water intended for human consumption is healthy and clean
The European Commission is opening infringement proceedings against Italy for its failure to ensure that water intended for human consumption meets European standards. Water contamination from arsenic and fluoride is a long-standing problem in Italy, and for the Latium Region in particular. Under the Drinking Water Directive, Member States have to monitor and test water used for human ...
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New Environmental Performance Review of Montenegro finds Waste Issues and Adaptation to Climate Change among Pressing Environmental Challenges
Waste management, wastewater treatment and adaptation to climate change are some of the most pressing environmental challenges for Montenegro. These are the main findings of the third Environmental Performance Review (EPR) of Montenegro, undertaken by UNECE. The findings were presented by UNECE and the Montenegrin authorities on 5 June 2015 in Podgorica, to coincide with World Environment Day. ...
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Norfolk and Suffolk Farmers Water Worry – Rainwater Tanks Can Help
Farmers growing irrigated crops in Norfolk and Suffolk are taking steps to protect their businesses from drought, according to the Lynn News. A survey carried out by the NFU reveals that farmers throughout the region are investing in new irrigation equipment, improving water efficiency, changing crops they grow, or investing in more reservoir capacity. Their actions come after half of the ...
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Wastewater Processing Using Cone Bottom Tanks
With water being an extremely valuable commodity, no wonder that companies in a broad array of sectors are looking at ways to reduce and reuse their water and, besides rainwater harvesting tanks, wastewater management often looks to processing and recycling of grey water using separation tanks, or cone bottom tanks. As well as being used as a storage tank, Cone Bottom Tanks allow organisations ...
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New private water supply regulations impact on well rehabilitation
The new Private Water Supplies Regulations, which came into force on January 1 last year, brings increased regulation and scrutiny to private water supplies. Importantly they restrict the products or substances that can be used where water is abstracted for human consumption. The new regulations require that only products or substances that would be permitted under Regulation 31 of the Water ...
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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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