Community gardens, social impact programmes and environmental education initiatives are among 18 local projects sharing nearly $180,000 through Yarra Valley Water’s 2026 Community Grants Programme. Now in its second year, the programme supports community organisations, schools and local groups in delivering projects that promote water efficiency, strengthen communities and protect the environment. This year’s recipients […]

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) to water processes and services is evolving rapidly. Agentic AI architectures are emerging as a key driver of transformation in water operations, according to the Xylem Vue report “Water technology trends 2026: A strategic guide to the future of smart water”. These autonomous agents can perceive their environment, make […]

The Indonesia International Smart City 2026 Expo & Forum (IISMEX), hosted by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia through the Directorate General of Regional Administration alongside Indo Security and Indo Firex, is strengthening its role as Indonesia’s leading ICT and IoT exhibition and forum by expanding regional engagement. The initiative reflects […]

According to Singapore-based investment banking sources specialising in the Asian water sector, Deccan Pumps is in discussions with a leading multinational company operating in the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and AgTech sectors. The company already holds the accreditations required to undertake EPC projects in India and is expected to collaborate with leading international EPC […]

PT Napindo Media Ashatama (Napindo) has held a technical meeting with exhibitors, partners, venue representatives and industry stakeholders as preparations continue for the Indo Water, Indo Waste & Recycling, Indo Renergy & Electric, Indo Security, Indo Firex and Indonesia International Smart City 2026 Expo & Forum, taking place from 11–13 Aug 2026 at JIExpo Kemayoran, […]

Alexander Lim, managing director of the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (Image: National Environment Agency Singapore) As environmental challenges become increasingly interconnected, tackling issues such as waste management, resource recovery and pollution can no longer rely on isolated solutions. Governments, industry and researchers are instead placing greater emphasis on collaboration to accelerate innovation and deliver practical, scalable […]

Aquatech has signed an agreement to acquire METICHEM, a UAE-based provider of water treatment chemicals and operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the industrial, municipal and institutional sectors across the Middle East, North Africa and South East Asia. Following the acquisition, METICHEM will continue to operate as a standalone business within Aquatech’s global services division. […]

Duperon Corporation has appointed Luke Gebel as industrial market manager to support the expansion of its industrial water and wastewater business across the US. In his new role, Gebel will lead strategic market development initiatives and manage the company’s independent sales representative network to strengthen Duperon’s presence across a range of industrial sectors and drive […]

Florida utility manages inflow and infiltration using flow monitoring devices and software tools from Badger Meter. Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) provides water, wastewater and sanitation services to Escambia County, Florida. The utility owns and operates three water reclamation facilities in the county, with a combined total treatment capacity of 33.1 MGD. ECUA’s sanitary sewer […]

Sustainable drainage specialist, Sudsplanter, has supported a rainwater management project led by Scottish Water and Dundee City Council through the Water Resilient Dundee partnership. The partnership aims to manage rainwater more naturally, reduce local flood and pollution risks, improve climate resilience, create greener public spaces and engage local communities. St Mary’s Community Centre, in the […]