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Xylem to Acquire Cornell Pump and Roper Pump, Strengthening Industrial Presence in High Growth Sectors

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Washington, DC (August 11, 2026) – Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Cornell Pump and Roper Pump businesses from Indicor for $1.46 billion. The acquisition expands Xylem’s ability to serve a broader range of mission-critical industrial applications while advancing its strategy to increase exposure to high-growth sectors benefiting from infrastructure investment, industrial modernization and growing resource demands. “The long-term demand drivers supporting our business continue to…

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WATERLOSS ASIA 2026

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About WaterLoss Asia 2026 WaterLoss Asia 2026 (WLA 2026) is the region’s premier exhibition, conference, and networking platform dedicated to advancing solutions for water loss reduction and Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management. Taking place from 20–22 October 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), Malaysia, the event will gather water utilities, government agencies, regulators, technology providers, researchers, consultants, and industry professionals from across Asia to address the region’s most pressing water challenges. With the theme: “Securing Asia’s Water Future: Innovating for Reduced Water Loss and Non-Revenue Water” WLA 2026 serves as a collaborative platform…

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Global Energy Experts to Convene in Al-Khobar for Premier Middle East Water Week Conference & Exhibition

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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Middle East chapter, this year’s theme, “One Water, One Strategy: Redefining Produced and Industrial Water in the Middle East,” will bring together global experts, industry leaders, and innovators to explore integrated approaches to water management, focusing on produced water, industrial water, and advanced treatment solutions. The strategic convergence of all water streams into a unified national resource strategy is now a key global priority. Accordingly, our discussions will address Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) and water valorization as critical enablers of circular water economies, alongside…

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Saudi Water Authority launches Global Water Regulation Forum to shape the future of water governance with IDRA as the Strategic Partner

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A new annual global platform established by the Saudi Water Authority, with the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) as Strategic Partner, to debut alongside the IDRA World Congress 2026 in Riyadh from 1–5 November. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, August 4, 2026 — As water security becomes one of the world’s defining challenges, effective regulation has emerged as a critical enabler of resilient and sustainable water systems. Responding to that need, the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), with the International Desalination and Reuse Association as the strategic partner, has established…

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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Rural Drinking Water Policy, Nagpur Medical Cyclotron Project

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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

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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…

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PLANT UPGRADES TO TYNDRUM TREATMENT WORKS TRIPLES FILTER SCREENING CAPACITY

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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…

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DAERA AWARDS THIRD COMPANY £4MILLION TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE UTILISATION OF LIVESTOCK SLURRY

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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…

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INDO-GERMAN CONCLAVE PUSHES “INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT”

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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,…

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EAW Global Aqua Expo 2026 to Bring Together the Global Water Industry at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

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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…

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