The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) has released “A Pathway to Potable Reuse: A Global Status Update and Strategic Outlook,” a comprehensive fact sheet examining the current status and future outlook of Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) worldwide. The publication was announced by IDRA secretary general Shannon McCarthy following her presentation at the Water Reuse […]

US agriculture is entering an $84bn transformation in water management, as farmers increasingly adopt precision irrigation systems to cope with declining aquifers, erratic weather, and rising energy costs. This shift is reshaping capital allocation across irrigation equipment, water infrastructure, and digital technologies. According to a new report from Bluefield Research, “US Water for Agriculture: Irrigation […]

Energy Recovery, a leader in energy-efficient technology for affordable, reliable water and lower emissions, has unveiled the PX Q650 Pressure Exchanger, a next-generation energy recovery device (ERD) engineered to meet the capacity, efficiency, and reliability demands of the desalination industry. The Q650 builds on Energy Recovery’s PX Pressure Exchanger line, offering greater flow capacity and […]

Emerald Technology Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on industrial innovation, has announced that its Global Water Fund II has reached $115m following new investments from Temasek and the Grundfos Foundation. The milestone follows the fund’s first close of $69m in late 2025. Temasek, which was also an investor in Emerald’s first Global Water Fund, […]

As water scarcity intensifies, the semiconductor industry faces growing pressure to rethink how it uses and manages freshwater. Therese Noorlander, director of industry sustainability at Grundfos, speaks to Water & Wastewater Asia about why closing the water awareness gap is now critical to long-term resilience, competitiveness and sustainable growth. Semiconductor manufacturing relies on water-intensive processes, […]

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has announced its latest compendium of Expressions of Interest (EoIs), inviting the research and supply chain community to bid for 11 major projects aimed at reshaping the sector’s response to climate change, emerging pollutants and infrastructure resilience. As the water sector across the UK and Ireland works to meet rising […]

Aerial view of Storrington wastewater treatment plant with prepared flat base for Flocell XFM units A trial of an innovative phosphorus removal technology at a wastewater treatment plant (WwTP) in Sussex has led to UK utility Southern Water purchasing two Flocell XFM20 filtration units. Wastewater treatment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE), now part of Marlowe […]

Growing data demands and smart technologies are driving water utilities to adopt managed service models for improved efficiency and leak management (Image: Ovarro) “Momentum is building for managed services in the water sector, with growth expected to continue throughout 2026 and beyond”, said Frederic Gillant, APAC regional director of Ovarro, ahead of Asia Water 2026.  […]

New findings from the UK water industry’s most extensive chemical monitoring initiative suggest that targeted policy, collaborative science and effective source control can play a significant role in reducing persistent chemicals in the environment. The UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) Chemical Investigations Programme (CIP) represents the water sector’s most comprehensive scientific effort to understand and […]

Yardney Water Filtration Systems has announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted the company a new patent for its valve with stepped bushing design, further strengthening its intellectual property portfolio and reinforcing its commitment to advancing water filtration technology. The newly issued US patent number 12,352,370 B2 covers a valve design featuring […]