Aerial view of wastewater treatment lagoons, illustrating biological treatment processes used to reduce pollution before water is returned to the environment (Image: Cortec) The safety of drinking water and sanitation systems remains closely linked to public health outcomes. While some countries maintain high standards of water and sanitation services, approximately forty percent of countries recorded […]
Representatives from IDRA with government and UN stakeholders at the High-Level Dakar Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, held as part of the conference preparatory process (Image: IDRA) The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) underscored the need to accelerate the deployment of scalable water infrastructure solutions during its participation in the […]
Frankfurt skyline along the Main River, with the city’s historic centre and modern financial district visible in the background (Image: Europump) Europump, the European Federation of National Associations of Pump Manufacturers, has confirmed that its 2026 annual meeting will be held from 27–29 May 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. The meeting will be hosted by the […]
Water & Wastewater Asia speaks to Cecilia Correia, water strategist at Bentley Systems, about how her diverse experience across consultancy, utilities and technology informs her vision for digital transformation in the water sector — and how utilities can overcome barriers to efficiency and resilience. Cecilia Correia, water strategist at Bentley Systems (Image: Bentley Systems) Cecilia […]
Delegates attend a plenary session at WEX Global, where international experts gathered to discuss water stewardship, digital transformation and climate resilience during the forum’s programme (Image: Xylem Vue) The twentieth Water and Energy Exchange (WEX) Global will focus on four thematic areas in 2026: sustainable water stewardship; artificial intelligence and digital transformation in the water […]
Water & Wastewater Asia January/February 2026 Features Too much water, too little water: Singapore’s climate balancing actSingapore must plan beyond fixed design standards, using phased infrastructure, digital modelling and cross-sector collaboration to manage flooding, sea level rise and long-term water security. Adapting to the tide: Policy solutions for Indonesia’s water and climate threatsIndonesia’s water challenges […]
MicroWISE CEO Pia Haecky says collaboration with BIO-UV Group’s long-established BIO-SEA ballast-water treatment technology will result in real-time organism analysis, creating an integrated approach to treatment and compliance validation (Image: BIO-UV Group) BIO-UV Group has entered into a partnership with water monitoring specialist MicroWISE to develop ballast water treatment and verification solutions aimed at addressing […]
Representatives from government and industry mark the opening of Indo Water 2025 Expo & Forum in Jakarta in Aug 2025. The event brings together stakeholders across water, wastewater, waste and recycling, renewable energy and smart city sectors to support knowledge exchange and sector development (Image: Indo Water Expo & Forum) Marking twenty-five years of industry […]
The International Desalination and Reuse Association has awarded the Dr K C Channabasappa Memorial PhD Scholarship to Aihua Qiao. The scholarship is administered by the IDRA education, scholarship and fellowship committee. Aihua Qiao, recipient of the Dr K C Channabasappa Memorial PhD Scholarship, whose doctoral research focuses on water pollutant treatment and desalination technologies (Image: […]
Steve Sandstrum expresses his thanks for receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award to the PPI membership during the association’s October 2025 meeting as PPI President David Fink looks on (Image: Plastics Pipe Institute) The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), the major North American trade association representing all segments of the plastic pipe industry, has announced Steve Sandstrum […]
