Berliner Stadtreinigungsbetriebe (BSR) is relying on technology from the Rhineland and is delighted to be taking a decisive step towards environmental protection & climate neutrality with the biomethane plant from ETW Energietechnik GmbH in Moers. The full-service provider of biomethane plants & combined heat & power (CHP) plants has been awarded the contract for a plant that will process up to 700 Nm³/h of landfill gas into biomethane in the future. The plant concept was developed & planned by BSR in close cooperation with the planning office Rytec GmbH. Rytec…
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NAO WARNS ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION IS FAILING TO KEEP PACE, WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR WATER SECTOR
Environmental regulation in England is not operating as effectively or strategically as it should, risking poor environmental outcomes and weakening confidence in enforcement, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The watchdog’s report, Environmental regulation, concludes that while regulators and Defra share clear objectives to protect the environment and minimise unnecessary burdens on business, weaknesses in data, skills, digital capability and strategic coordination are limiting their ability to regulate consistently and at scale. The findings are particularly relevant to the UK water and wastewater industry, which…
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 MoreTHE HIDDEN OCEAN COST OF CARBON: WHY CLIMATE DAMAGE IS NEARLY TWICE AS HIGH AS WE THOUGHT
According to an international study featuring CMCC scientists, the true economic damage of climate change has been vastly underestimated – because the ocean has been left out of the equation. By integrating the latest ocean science into climate-economic models, researchers found that accounting for climate impacts on marine ecosystems and ocean-dependent infrastructure nearly doubles the social cost of carbon. The hidden ocean cost is estimated at $48 per tonne of CO₂, a figure they say should be added to current policy calculations. A new paper involving CMCC scientists Francesco Granella,…
Read MoreNEW STUDY FINDS HIGHER LEVELS OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) IN SURFACE WATER DURING WINTER
A new study from The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s pre-eminent interdisciplinary scientific research institute for the sustainable management of land, crop and nature resources, has found that the levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) present in surface water increase during winter. AMR occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria acquire new genes to help defend against medications designed to kill or inhibit them. These AMR genes present a severe threat to public health, as they reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics and other medications, making it more difficult to treat common infections. While…
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 MoreCENTRE ROLLS OUT ₹235 CRORES PORT PROJECTS IN TAMIL NADU; SARBANANDA SONOWAL SAYS BOOST TO MARITIME-LED GROWTH
Addressing the “Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports” programme in Chennai, Sarbananda Sonowal said the projects underscore the Centre’s commitment to building globally competitive, climate-resilient and digitally enabled ports, while improving ease of doing business (EODB) and coastal safety. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji provides the vision and leadership that drives India’s maritime transformation,” Sarbananda Sonowal said. “We are modernising ports, strengthening coastal resilience, digitising operations & expanding trade facilitation so that Indian ports emerge as engines of growth, national self-reliance and global competitiveness.” Of the total outlay, ₹129.36 crore covers projects…
Read MoreHSIIDC FINALISES ₹490 CRORE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MANESAR TILL 2031
The Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation has finalised a long-term water management proposal to address rising demand in the fast-urbanising residential and industrial areas of Manesar, officials said. The plan, to be implemented in four phases by 2031, focuses on supplying both fresh and recycled water while reducing wastewater discharge into drains. According to officials, the decentralised project, estimated at ₹490.59 crore, includes a new raw water outlet near the Transport Hub within the Industrial Model Township and the construction of multiple modular water treatment plants, along with…
Read MoreCHENNAI’S WATER SUPPLY TO GET A MAJOR BOOST WITH NEW RING MAIN SYSTEM APPROVAL
Chief Minister MK Stalin accorded in-principle approval for the much-awaited project of implementation of a Ring Main System (RMS) to strengthen the city’s drinking water supply network. He also approved the initiation of improvement works to the existing sewerage system under the Nesapakkam Treatment Plant catchment. Both projects will be executed by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) department. The total project cost of installing the RMS within the Greater Chennai Corporation areas, including operation and maintenance for 10 years, is estimated at Rs 3,108.55 crore. The…
Read MoreEcolab Watermark™ 2025 Study Finds Smarter Water Use Key to India’s AI Future
New research highlights growing consumer awareness of AI’s hidden water footprint & rising expectations for business action. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) Ecolab, a global sustainability leader in water solutions and services, announced the India findings from its third annual Ecolab Watermark™ Study, which explores how people perceive water challenges & the role of business in solving them. This year’s research connects water stewardship to one of the region’s fastest-growing industries, artificial intelligence (AI), revealing that while India leads global optimism on the promise of AI, awareness of its hidden water…
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