This year, the 20th Water and Energy Exchange (WEX) Global will be focusing on four key topics: sustainable water stewardship; AI and digital transformation in the water cycle; collaboration and sustainable development, and innovation and the circular economy. January 27, 2026. Seville (Spain) will be hosting the 20th WEX Global from February 9 to 11. The event, entitled “Water, Energy and Climate Change: from Vision to Action – Realising a World of Water Abundance,” is set to bring together over 80 leading experts from more than 40 countries to discuss…
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Unlocking Clean Water Goals for 2026 with Bioaugmentation
The safety of drinking water and sanitation systems has a direct impact on human health. While many societies enjoy incredibly high water and sanitation quality, approximately 40% of the world’s recognized countries have an EPI (Environmental Performance Index) score of less than 50 (out of 100). As societies look for answers to these problems, Bionetix® International invites key players everywhere to consider the important role of bioaugmentation in achieving water quality goals. Wastewater and Water Quality: An Important Link Wastewater released to the environment without proper treatment can negatively impact…
Read MoreWabag Commits Its First Investment Under Blue Seed
Backs Bengaluru-based Nimble Vision to Advance Indigenous DeepTech Solutions for Water Conservation and Automation. VA TECH WABAG (‘WABAG’), a leading pure-play water technology Indian Multinational Group, is pleased to announce its first commitment for investment under BLUE SEED in Nimble Vision, a Bengaluru-based start-up building advanced indigenous DeepTech solutions for water conservation, automation, and real-time analytics. BLUE SEED is a strategic initiative by WABAG to support WATERPRENEURS and scale innovative water-tech startups. This collaboration marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s self-reliant water technology ecosystem – combining Nimble Vision’s DeepTech…
Read MoreiPUMPNET Wins National Startup Award 2026 for Bootstrap Innovation for Digital Management of Critical Pumping Systems
Pump Academy Private Limited is proud to announce that its innovative pump optimization solution, iPUMPNET, has been honoured with the National Startup Awards 5.0 under the “Bootstrap Startup Award” category for deep-tech digital management of critical pumping systems, by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The award was presented by Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, during the National Startup Day celebrations held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. As part of this recognition, Pump Academy will also receive a Cash Reward of ₹1 Million.…
Read MoreDdws Leads 3rd District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to Strengthen Rural Water Governance and Service Delivery
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation held the 3rd District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad today, a platform designed to strengthen district-level engagement and enhance drinking water service quality and sustainability. With the theme “From Grassroot to Forefront”, discussions focused on real-time service delivery performance, infrastructure functionality, source sustainability, water quality concerns, and last-mile governance, with districts providing data-backed insights. The virtual conference was chaired by Secretary DDWS, Shri Ashok K.K. Meena, who emphasised that while asset creation has been a milestone, the real test lies in ensuring quality water flows…
Read MoreRiver Monitoring System With Qdos Pumps Supports Environmental Protection and Public Health
Wild swimmers gain real-time data on the health of rivers from monitoring devices which integrates a Qdos peristaltic pump Qdos peristaltic pumps play a crucial role in a new monitoring system that is measuring the quality of river water in the United Kingdom, which provides real-time data that benefits both the environment and wild swimmers. Working with the Environment Agency and Meteor Communications, the River Severn Partnership has installed two monitors on the River Teme in Ludlow and on the River Severn in Shrewsbury, both in Shropshire, England. In February…
Read MoreUnlocking the Power of Modular Systems in Water Treatment
Contamination remains one of the most pressing issues in water treatment. Pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics pose significant health risks. Furthermore, pathogens, including bacteria and viruses can enter water sources and lead to outbreaks of waterborne diseases. Population growth and industrialization further stress water resources, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to meet rising demand. The water treatment industry has embraced several transformative technologies to combat contamination effectively and enhance treatment efficiency. These include AI-driven monitoring, advanced filtration systems, smart infrastructure, membrane filtration, bio & carbon-based…
Read MoreBeyond Storage: How Water Tanks Can Improve Public Health and Ensure Hygiene
Today, India bears a significant national health burden due to waterborne illnesses. Water contamination and poor water storage is a direct public health concern. Contaminated water is a primary cause of waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, which affect large sections of the population each year. Diarrhoea is the third most common cause of childhood mortality in India, claiming nearly 13% of lives in children under five years of age. Basic sanitation & hygiene and clean drinking water are fundamental to human development, health and well-being and absence of…
Read MoreSmart Wastewater Pumping: Engineering a Resilient and Sustainable Future
Home to nearly one-fifth of the global population, India today stands as one of the fastest-growing economies and a nation shaping the future of technology, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Yet, alongside this remarkable progress lies a critical challenge, water stress. The country is experiencing rapid depletion of freshwater sources, increasing contamination of rivers and groundwater, and a surge in wastewater generation from domestic, industrial, and agricultural activities. Without timely intervention, the imbalance between demand and availability could widen further, threatening long-term water security and public health. While metropolitan regions continue…
Read MoreCultivating the Future: How Nico Nanobubble Technology is Redefining Indian Agriculture
A Quiet Revolution Beneath the Soil India’s agriculture is at a crossroads. With rising water stress, soil fatigue, and the need for sustainable productivity, traditional inputs alone are no longer enough. The next wave of innovation must go beyond fertilizers and genetics, and it must reach the roots. NICO Nanobubble India Co. is pioneering the use of oxygen nanobubble technology to transform irrigation water into a catalyst for soil regeneration and plant health. By merging advanced science with agrarian wisdom, NICO is proving that the most powerful agricultural intervention might…
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