New early warning systems must be based on three key elements: the ability to simulate, predict, and analyze in real time; coordination between agencies and operators; and public education, risk awareness, and trust in the warning system, according to Xylem Vue June 8, 2026. The real value of a warning system for extreme events such as floods lies not in the warning itself, but in the ability to trigger timely decisions well in advance, according to the World Meteorological Organization and UNEP. According to Sergio Morant, Head of EWS at…
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MENA Desalination Projects Forum Returns to Abu Dhabi as Region Accelerates Water Security Investments
Abu Dhabi, UAE — The 7th MENA Desalination Projects Forum will be held on 03–04 June 2026 at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE, convening senior government leaders, utilities, regulators, EPCs, developers, investors, consultants, and technology providers from across the region. Recognised as the largest desalination conference and exhibition in the region, the forum will serve as a strategic platform for discussing the major projects, technologies, partnerships, and policy directions driving the future of desalination and water security across MENA. Now in its seventh edition, the forum will…
Read MoreRE-ENGINEERING MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT: AN INSIGHT INTO THE TRANSFORMATION OF NANOBUBBLE TECHNOLOGY IN PRIMARY, SECONDARY & TERTIARY PROCESSES
Amit Kapur, Founder, Chairman & MD of NICO Nanobubble India Co. From Compliance to Competitive Advantage in Wastewater Treatment Municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants are no longer judged solely on discharge compliance. Today’s benchmarks extend to energy efficiency, footprint reduction, chemical minimisation, carbon intensity, reuse readiness, and resilience under fluctuating loads. Conventional process trains while proven are increasingly strained by tightening norms, rising power tariffs, land constraints, and sustainability mandates. This is precisely where NICO Nanobubbles position itself not as a disruptive replacement, but as a high-impact process intensifier…
Read MoreEARLY WARNING SYSTEMS MUST EVOLVE INTO TOOLS THAT ANTICIPATE FLOODING AND PROTECT LIVES
According to a report by Xylem Vue, these systems must be integrated as operational platforms within water management frameworks, automatically linked to the activation of emergency plans, municipal protocols, and interagency decision-making processes. Floods do not cause severe damage due to a lack of data. They cause it because there is not enough actionable time to make decisions and respond. May 20, 2026. Far from being understood as simple alert platforms, Early Warning Systems (EWS) must urgently evolve into operational systems for flood and extreme event management. This is highlighted…
Read MoreGrundfos & Frost & Sullivan Successfully Host Industry Customer Conclave 2026 in New Delhi
Industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts deliberate on circular water systems, industrial resilience, and future-ready cooling solutions New Delhi, India | 24 April 2026: Grundfos India, in partnership with Frost & Sullivan, successfully concluded the Industry Customer Conclave 2026 at ITC Maurya, New Delhi, bringing together senior leaders from industry, government bodies, sustainability organizations, infrastructure sectors, and technology companies for a focused dialogue on the future of industrial water management and sustainable industrial growth in India. The conclave served as a high-level platform to address some of the most critical challenges and opportunities shaping India’s…
Read MoreEARLY WARNING SYSTEMS MUST EVOLVE INTO TOOLS THAT ANTICIPATE FLOODING AND PROTECT LIVES
According to a report by Xylem Vue, these systems must be integrated as operational platforms within water management frameworks, automatically linked to the activation of emergency plans, municipal protocols, and interagency decision-making processes. Floods do not cause severe damage due to a lack of data. They cause it because there is not enough actionable time to make decisions and respond. May 14, 2026. Far from being understood as simple alert platforms, Early Warning Systems (EWS) must urgently evolve into operational systems for flood and extreme event management. This is highlighted…
Read MoreNX Filtration to enable reliable drinking water production from challenging surface water in Canada
Hengelo, the Netherlands – 12 May 2026 NX Filtration has been selected to supply its hollow fiber nanofiltration (HFNF) technology to Komline Pure Water, a Canadian industrial water and wastewater treatment company. The HFNF modules will be applied in a new drinking water project in Canada to treat challenging surface water for the Ministry of Environment and Parks, with McElhanney acting as Engineer of Record. The water source is characterized by highly variable quality, including elevated levels of natural organic matter (NOM), color, and low UV transmittance. These conditions limit …
Read MoreHARMFUL INVESTMENTS OUTPACE NATURE PROTECTION BY 30 TO 1, ACCORDING TO NEW UNEP REPORT
A new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has found that for every US$1 the world invests in protecting nature, it spends US$30 on destroying it. This stark imbalance is the central finding of the report, released 22 January 2026. UNEP is calling for a major shift in global financing of nature-based solutions and phasing out harmful investments to deliver high returns, reduce risk exposure, and enhance resilience. The State of Finance for Nature 2026 which uses data for 2023 – finds: US$ 7.3 trillion in total nature-negative…
Read MoreNijhuis Saur Industries and Vortech Water Solutions announce strategic partnership for new generation aeration system
Münich, May 6 – Vortech and Nijhuis Saur Industries (NSI), part of the Saur Group, today announced a European‑wide distribution agreement to make Vortech’s Vortex Powered Aeration (VPA™) technology available to industrial Dairy and Pulp & Paper wastewater treatment customers across Europe. This partnership brings together NSI’s extensive wastewater treatment process knowledge and project delivery experience with Vortech’s patented VPA™ system, which uses cyclonic flow to bring water to air in a fundamentally different way, improving aeration and mixing performance. At a time when the water industry faces stricter discharge…
Read MoreIDE TECHNOLOGIES SIGNS CONTRACT FOR SIPCOTSEAWATER DESALINATION PLANT IN TAMIL NADU, INDIA
IDE Technologies, a leading global provider of water treatment solutions, announced the signing of a contract with the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) for the design, construction, and operation of a new seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Tamil Nadu, India. The project, to be executed in partnership with Jindal Water Infrastructure Limited (JWIL) and Vishnusurya Projects and Infra (VPIL), will deliver 60 MLD to Mullakadu, Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu to support local water management and address growing water scarcity challenges. “Solving water challenges for…
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