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SUPREME COURT RETURNS RIVER POLLUTION MONITORING TO NGT

Jul 2, 2026Jul 2, 2026 eawater

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…

Membrane Group and Kurita Establish JV for Advanced Semiconductor Water Treatment Solutions

Jul 1, 2026Jul 1, 2026 eawater

2026, 30 June, 2026: Membrane Group India Private Limited (“Membrane Group”), one of India’s leading providers of advanced process water and wastewater treatment solutions, has announced the establishment of Kurita Membrane India Private Limited, a joint venture with Japan-based Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (“Kurita”), a global leader in water treatment technologies and solutions. With a significant capital commitment from both companies, the new venture aims to emerge as the trusted water treatment solutions partner for the rapidly growing semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing sectors in India with its advanced water and wastewater…

ABB advances flow measurement for harsh and low-flow applications

Jun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026 eawater

ABB advances flow measurement performance with a major upgrade to the ProcessMaster FER620 flowmeter family, delivering greater accuracy, reliability and efficiency for harsh conditions and low-flow applications. The ProcessMaster FER620 features a rugged, fully welded and hermetically sealed sensor that ensures long‑term stability and performance in the most challenging environments across pumping stations, water abstraction, water treatment, water distribution and irrigation. The ProcessMaster FER620 sensor design supports direct burial of the flowmeter without the need for a chamber. The sensor is protected against continuous submersion in water with an IP68…

EP BIOCOMPOSITES LIMITED PARTNERS WITH IISC BENGALURU FOR ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SOLUTIONS

Jun 19, 2026Jun 19, 2026 eawater

E P Biocomposites Limited has signed a technical consultancy agreement with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to strengthen its capabilities in advanced wastewater treatment solutions. The collaboration focuses on technical consultancy, design review, & expert inputs for non-biological wastewater treatment systems, enabling the company to offer unique non-biological treatment solutions for wastewater Recycling. Partnership Overview The agreement establishes a framework for technical collaboration focused on advanced wastewater treatment technologies. IISc will provide technical consultancy & expert advisory support for system design & process optimisation, enabling EP Biocomposites to…

EP BIOCOMPOSITES LIMITED PARTNERS WITH IISC BENGALURU FOR ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SOLUTIONS

Jun 6, 2026Jun 6, 2026 eawater

E P Biocomposites Limited has signed a technical consultancy agreement with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to strengthen its capabilities in advanced wastewater treatment solutions. The collaboration focuses on technical consultancy, design review, & expert inputs for non-biological wastewater treatment systems, enabling the company to offer unique non-biological treatment solutions for wastewater recycling. Partnership Overview The agreement establishes a framework for technical collaboration focused on advanced wastewater treatment technologies. IISc will provide technical consultancy & expert advisory support for system design & process optimisation, enabling EP Biocomposites to…

Top 7 Emerging Technologies Transforming Wastewater Treatment in 2026

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 eawater

International Water News & National Water News Coverage Angle The wastewater treatment industry in 2026 is rapidly shifting from conventional treatment models toward intelligent, resource-efficient, and circular water management systems. Rising industrialization, stricter discharge norms, climate pressures, and growing water scarcity are accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies worldwide. From AI-powered treatment optimization to PFAS removal technologies, the sector is witnessing a major transformation. Recent global research and industry developments highlight how digitalization, smart automation, membrane innovation, and decentralized systems are redefining wastewater infrastructure. Article Agenda / Structure 1. Introduction…

UK GOVERNMENT UNVEILS BIGGEST OVERHAUL OF WATER SECTOR IN A GENERATION

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 eawater

A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January) by the UK government, with the publication of the much anticipated Water White Paper. The policy paper, ‘A new vision for water’ sets out clear powers for the new regulator, delivering tougher oversight and stronger accountability for water companies. For the first time in two decades, a Chief Engineer will sit inside the new single water regulator to bring back hands-on checks of water infrastructure, which the government says will end the days of…

Toray to Launch Lower-Biofouling Ultrafiltration Membrane Module with One of the Industry’s Smallest Nominal Pore Sizes*, at Just 0.005 micrometers

Apr 28, 2026Apr 28, 2026 eawater

Tokyo, Japan, April 27, 2026 – Toray Industries, Inc., announced today thatit plans to launch the F-HFUG Series ultrafiltration (UF) membrane module in May this year for wastewater reuse. It has completed mass production technology and product reliability evaluations for the new offering, whose helps improve lower-biofouling performance of reverse osmosis (RO) membrane and stabilizes long-term operations. This module is based on a high removal UF membrane that the company unveiled in February 2025. Nations everywhere are tightening wastewater regulations as water demand rises. Regions with limited resources position reusing…

Alfa Laval to drive water transition dialogue at Global Water Summit 2026 in Madrid

Apr 3, 2026Apr 3, 2026 eawater

As global temperatures rise and only 7% of water is reused in Europe, the world faces a critical water security challenge. With half of all wastewater still untreated and 90% of the Sustainable Development Goals dependent on water, the need for resilient, circular, and digitally enabled solutions has never been greater. At the Global Water Summit 2026 in Madrid, Alfa Laval is part of the conversation driving innovation, collaboration, and action to accelerate the water transition and empower industries to build operational resilience for a changing planet. Water reuse through…

Hidroing Develops Smart Water Solutions for 144-year-old Water Supply Network in Zagreb, Croatia

Mar 19, 2026Mar 19, 2026 eawater

Sandra DiMatteo, Marketing Director, Bentley Systems Modernizing One of the World’s Oldest Water Supply Systems Originally constructed in 1878, the 144-year-old Zagreb water supply system is one of the oldest functioning water networks in the world. At that time, the capacity of the constructed system was 53.2 liters per second via a 4-kilometer-long pipeline that provides water to 11,150 of the 30,000 inhabitants in Zagreb, the capital and largest city of Croatia. ViO Zagreb has been responsible for the city’s public water supply since its inception, including construction and rehabilitation…