The Maharashtra Cabinet approved a series of major initiatives covering healthcare, drinking water, technology, digital connectivity and governance. The Cabinet gave its nod to the establishment of a High Energy Medical Cyclotron Project in Nagpur. The project, the first of its kind in Central India, is expected to strengthen the diagnosis of various diseases and improve the precision of medical treatment. The Cabinet also approved the Maharashtra Rural Drinking Water Policy 2026 to address drinking water scarcity in rural areas. The policy aims to ensure the supply of clean, safe…
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Human-AI integration is redefining digital water management operations
Agentic AI architectures operate as autonomous coordinators that interact with business systems. They also enable operator-driven customization and define which critical decisions require human validation, according to Xylem Vue They facilitate gradual adoption, starting with advisory systems and increasing automation as trust and organizational maturity grow They enable operators to express their needs in natural language, as the large language models (LLMs) underlying them are trained to understand and generate human language, unlike traditional software systems July 20, 2026. The application of artificial intelligence to water processes and services is…
Read MorePLANT UPGRADES TO TYNDRUM TREATMENT WORKS TRIPLES FILTER SCREENING CAPACITY
Tyndrum Wastewater Treatment Works in Stirlingshire, Scotland, has upgraded its process screening capacity to handle more than triple its original volume, increasing capacity from 3.2 litres per second to 10.6 L/s. WGM Engineering delivered the full design plus civils, construction, MEICA fit-out and commissioning for Scottish Water, completing the project in July after extensive testing. The 1981-built plant’s age and location within a tourist-dependent village created significant challenges. The plant had to remain operational throughout construction, requiring temporary screenings and over-ground pumping. “Installation faced unforeseen hurdles due to the age…
Read MoreDAERA AWARDS THIRD COMPANY £4MILLION TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE UTILISATION OF LIVESTOCK SLURRY
Natural World Products (NWP) has been awarded £4million to help Northern Ireland’s agriculture sector reduce excess phosphorus from livestock slurry, as part of the further roll-out of the Lough Neagh Action Plan. The award has been presented as part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Phase 2 project for the Sustainable Utilisation of Livestock Slurry (SULS). The SULS project aims to undertake research & development into the advancement of demonstrator sites to process livestock manure/slurry to remove excess phosphorus from the…
Read MoreINDO-GERMAN CONCLAVE PUSHES “INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT”
The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) held a high-level Strategic Conclave 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan on February 24. The event focused on “Integrated Water Resource Management” (IWRM) and brought together policymakers from both nations to discuss sustainable water governance. A key highlight was the “2+2 model,” which pairs German and Indian academic and industrial partners to develop scalable water technologies. Discussions centered on the remediation of “emerging chemicals”—pollutants that are often missed by standard treatment processes—and the need for circular water economies. The German Ambassador, H.E. Dr. Philipp Ackermann,…
Read MoreEAW Global Aqua Expo 2026 to Bring Together the Global Water Industry at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
New Delhi, India: South Asia’s leading platform for the Water and Wastewater sector, EAW Global Aqua Expo 2026, will be held from 6–8 August 2026 at Hall No. 1 (GF), Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. Organized by EverythingAboutWater, the International Exhibition, Conference and Training platform will bring together policymakers, Government departments, Municipal bodies, utilities, Industries, technology providers, consultants, EPC companies, researchers, startups, investors and International stakeholders to promote innovation, collaboration and sustainable Water management. The three-day event is expected to host 250+ exhibitors from across the globe, attract…
Read MoreHOW SOUTH WEST WATER’S NEW PROJECT LOOKS TO TACKLE HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS & THE GROWING THREAT THEY POSE
Lurking in our lakes, reservoirs & rivers is a growing threat that is beginning to surface harmful algal blooms (HABs). Naturally occurring, HABs form when algae grow rapidly in warm nutrient-rich waters. Nutrients can come from the natural environment, the atmosphere and from slurries and fertilisers, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which are applied to farmland. If this then runs off into waterways it provides these blooms with a feast to grow on. Sometimes these blooms are harmless but many types of algae can turn toxic and grow which can…
Read MoreFarm Fresh selects NX Filtration microfiltration membranes for premium tea beverage production in Malaysia
Hengelo, the Netherlands – 8 July 2026, Farm Fresh, one of Malaysia’s leading dairy and tea beverage producers, has selected NX Filtration’s hollow fiber microfiltration (MF) membranes for its new premium tea beverage production line. The installation was delivered by OEM partner Suzhou Mopu Environment, integrating NX Filtration’s advanced membrane technology into its T-CLEAR tea clarification system. As consumer demand continues to shift towards premium, natural beverages, manufacturers are increasingly looking for filtration technologies that combine exceptional product quality with efficient and reliable production. NX Filtration’s hollow fiber membranes provide…
Read MoreEPA ANNOUNCES FUNDING OF €6.5M FOR NEW RESEARCH TO ADDRESS CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY NEEDS
Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new funding for environmental and climate research in Ireland, with funding of €6.5 million awarded for 24 new research projects. These innovative projects will support the development of vital research capacity and expertise in strategically important areas. Research plays a critical role in informing robust policy and decision-making as set out in Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy, Impact 2030. The outcomes of the EPA Research Call 2025 will contribute to the evidence base for environmental policy in Ireland, strengthen connections between the research…
Read MoreSUPREME COURT RETURNS RIVER POLLUTION MONITORING TO NGT
On February 24, the Supreme Court of India closed its suo motu proceedings regarding river pollution, handing the responsibility of continuous monitoring back to the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Chief Justice Surya Kant noted that specialized environmental courts are better positioned to handle the technical complexities of sewage treatment and industrial discharge. The court stated that the right to clean water is a fundamental right, but oversight must be technically rigorous. This procedural shift is expected to accelerate the enforcement of pollution norms. The NGT will now have the primary…
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