Keeping it watertight: Building resilient cities

By Isabel Siew A holistic approach to resilience Across Asia-Pacific, cities are facing mounting pressures from rapid urbanisation, ageing infrastructure, climate change, flooding, drought, sea-level rise and water pollution. While the risks vary between locations, experts agree that water resilience requires long-term, integrated planning that brings together infrastructure, technology, nature, governance and communities. For GHD […]

Armstrong Industrial launches intelligent high-pressure wash system for optimised cleaning

As industries seek to improve operational efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, high-pressure cleaning is evolving from a routine maintenance task into a strategic tool for enhancing asset performance. To support this shift, Armstrong Industrial’s fluid division has launched its High-Pressure Wash System, an intelligent cleaning solution designed for demanding industrial applications. The system is engineered […]

Pump Academy signs technology transfer agreements with CSIR-CSIO to strengthen indigenous IIoT capabilities

Pump Academy has signed three technology transfer (ToT) agreements with the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research — Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) during the ToT & Commercial Launch of CSIO Technologies 2026. CSIR-CSIO is a leading national research and development organisation under India’s Ministry of Science & Technology. The agreements were signed by Amar […]

Indo Water 2026 celebrates 25 years by bringing six strategic industries together

PT Napindo Media Ashatama (Napindo) will mark the 25th anniversary of Indo Water Expo & Forum, Indonesia’s leading international exhibition for the water and wastewater sector, by bringing together six complementary industries on a single integrated platform. Held alongside Indo Waste & Recycling, Indo Renergy & Electric, Indo Security, Indo Firex, and the Indonesia International […]

Sabesp strengthens water security in Brazil with Veolia upgrades to water and wastewater treatment facilities

Sabesp, Brazil’s largest sanitation company and one of the world’s largest water utilities, has selected Veolia to upgrade water and wastewater treatment plants across the state of São Paulo. By deploying advanced treatment technologies, the partnership aims to improve operational efficiency and strengthen water security for communities throughout the region. Rio Grande Water Treatment Plant: […]

Bio-electrochemical wastewater treatment market to reach $5.20bn by 2034

Market summary According to the latest research by Growth Market Reports, the global bio-electrochemical wastewater treatment market was valued at $1.61bn in 2025. The market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8% between 2026 and 2034, reaching $5.20bn by 2034. Growth is being driven by increasingly stringent environmental regulations, […]

Saudi Water Authority launches Global Water Regulation Forum with IDRA as strategic partner

As water security becomes one of the world’s defining challenges, effective regulation is increasingly recognised as a critical enabler of resilient and sustainable water systems. In response, the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), in partnership with the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA), has launched the Global Water Regulation Forum, a new annual platform dedicated to […]

Usalco appoints water technology entrepreneur Megan Glover as chief digital officer

Usalco, one of the leading providers of water treatment solutions across North America, has announced that Megan Glover has joined the company as chief digital officer. Glover will lead Usalco’s newly established digital solutions division and oversee the strategy and commercialisation of Decision Blue, the company’s treatment intelligence platform, which helps water operators make more […]

Swan introduces AMI-II Fluotrace Oil for real-time oil-in-water monitoring

Swan Analytical Instruments has launched the AMI-II Fluotrace Oil, a high-sensitivity oil-in-water monitor designed for continuous, real-time detection of hydrocarbons across industrial, marine, environmental and water treatment applications. The analyser combines advanced fluorescence technology with a robust, user-friendly design to detect trace levels of oil and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), helping operators identify contamination before […]

Water quality data informs management of River Medway flow

Around 10 years of continuous water quality data have been generated as a result of a stipulation in a water abstraction licence for the River Medway in Kent, UK. Installed and managed by Meteor Communications, a network of water quality monitoring stations is being used by Southern Water to protect the River Medway and manage […]