New findings from the UK water industry’s most extensive chemical monitoring initiative suggest that targeted policy, collaborative science and effective source control can play a significant role in reducing persistent chemicals in the environment. The UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) Chemical Investigations Programme (CIP) represents the water sector’s most comprehensive scientific effort to understand and […]
Yardney Water Filtration Systems has announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted the company a new patent for its valve with stepped bushing design, further strengthening its intellectual property portfolio and reinforcing its commitment to advancing water filtration technology. The newly issued US patent number 12,352,370 B2 covers a valve design featuring […]
At the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Snohomish, Washington, very little has changed since the installation of Lakeside screw pumps in 1995, apart from one visible detail: their colour. Two 72in screw pumps and one 42in unit from Lakeside Equipment Corporation are now painted red rather than their original blue, simply to match the facility’s […]
ADT has announced a global initiative aimed at transforming pump design and significantly improving operational efficiency (Image: Advanced Design Technology) Advanced Design Technology (ADT) has announced a global initiative aimed at transforming pump design and significantly improving operational efficiency. The latest release of ADT’s TURBOdesign Suite software platform combines a novel 3D inverse design methodology […]
Grundfos has announced the launch of the GIEC in Chennai, India Grundfos, one of the world’s leading companies in energy-efficient water solutions, has announced the launch of the Grundfos Intelligent Experience Centre (GIEC) in Chennai, India. The centre marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and customer-centric transformation across the entire […]
From water and sewage treatment plants in Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, to smart water solutions in Singapore, the environmental services group aims to respond to the region’s systemic needs while advancing its global push for sustainable water and waste resource management. Xavier Girre, Chief Executive Officer of SUEZ As Southeast Asia grapples with mounting […]
Water & Wastewater Asia March/April 2026 Features SUEZ sets its sights on Southeast AsiaSUEZ is prioritising Southeast Asia to advance integrated water, waste and energy solutions. With long-standing projects across Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore, the company aims to support resilient, low-carbon infrastructure through innovation, desalination, smart technologies and resource recovery. Securing water for […]
SPML Infra, one of India’s leading infrastructure development companies, has been awarded a major contract valued at ₹344.64 crore ($38.04m) by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB). The project involves the implementation of a continuous water supply system for the Pallipatu and Thiruvanmiyur Water Distribution Stations (WDS) under Area XIII of Chennai […]
Veolia, a global leader in environmental services, has reinforced its presence in India by securing strategic contracts of unprecedented scale — the largest ever signed by a French company in the municipal water sector — for two of Mumbai’s largest water treatment plants (WTPs), supporting the city’s water security and sustainability ambitions. The company has […]
Tammy Bernier, chief executive officer and co-owner of Duperon Corporation, has been named the “2026 Suzanne Greenberg Child Advocate of the Year” by the Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) Council. A longstanding advocate for children and families, Bernier has dedicated decades to safeguarding and supporting young people. The award recognises her leadership in child welfare, […]
