A world-first system combining automated drones, robotics, real-time sensors and rapid shore-side testing is set to transform the monitoring of coastal bathing waters in the UK. The Smart Skies, Healthy Waters project is developing a pioneering “lab-in-a-box” solution designed to give water companies faster, clearer and more actionable insights into coastal water quality. Led by […]
Gradiant has announced the completion of its Series E financing round, valuing the company at $2bn. The financing was led by Safar Partners and Hostplus Superannuation Fund, with participation from ClearVision Ventures and other global investors. The funding will support Gradiant’s continued international expansion, including strategic acquisitions, accelerated research and development, and further investment in […]
South East Asia is becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate risks, with the impacts most acutely felt through water systems, including floods, droughts and extreme weather events. As climate impacts intensify, adaptation is no longer only a long-term priority but an immediate economic and investment imperative. The region faces a significant challenge in financing adaptation at […]
Indo Waste & Recycling 2026 Expo & Forum continues to strengthen its international engagement as part of its role in supporting Indonesia’s waste management transformation. As part of this effort, representatives from the event are actively connecting with global stakeholders through participation in international industry platforms, including an environmental technology and green energy exhibition held […]
As climate-related flooding and extreme weather events place increasing pressure on infrastructure systems, the Western Cape Government is adopting AI-powered monitoring technology from Bentley Systems to improve resilience across approximately 5,000km of strategic road networks in South Africa. The initiative uses Bentley’s Blyncsy platform, which combines crowdsourced dashcam imagery with machine learning and computer vision […]
Water & Wastewater Asia May/June 2026 Features Strengthening resilience across APAC: A strategic vision for water and maritime infrastructureHaskoning director Bas van Dijk outlined a strategy for strengthening water and maritime infrastructure resilience across Asia-Pacific through stronger client partnerships, talent development, digital innovation and climate-adaptive infrastructure solutions. Addressing the perfect storm: Dr Krom on water […]
Aquatech has acquired FTS H2O, a US-based specialist in membrane-driven brine concentration and resource recovery technologies, to strengthen its capabilities in energy-efficient lithium processing, zero liquid discharge (ZLD), produced water recycling and seawater brine mining. The acquisition expands Aquatech’s portfolio of high-recovery water treatment and resource recovery solutions for industrial customers worldwide. FTS H2O’s headquarters […]
Memsift Innovations has announced the launch of three new membrane technology platforms designed to address some of the most complex challenges in industrial water treatment and resource recovery. The newly launched systems — NUCLEX, HYPER-X-RO and MISTIL-PURE — are aimed at helping industries improve water recovery, extract valuable materials from waste streams and produce ultra-pure […]
Visitor registration is now open for the 11th edition of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Water Expo, which will take place from 16–18 Jun 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. Held in collaboration with IFAT, the SIWW2026 Water Expo will bring together global water industry stakeholders, technology providers and solution […]
Puraffinity, a science-led water technology company developing advanced adsorbent media for PFAS removal, has announced the appointment of Cynthia “Cindy” Paulson as non-executive director. Paulson joins the board of directors alongside Puraffinity’s principal investors and Vincent Caillaud. Paulson brings nearly four decades of senior technical leadership in water science, engineering and policy to the board. […]
