Water Supply

When retrofitting highlights underlying existing issues

The HC Legionella team specialises in legionella control and water hygiene for the healthcare, industrial, and commercial sectors. They share an example of their work here.

Global environmental policy updates

Explore the latest global environmental policy updates through this insightful and thought-provoking analysis from Open Access Government.

The World Drought Atlas: Global effects of drought on economies and communities

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification have released the World Drought Atlas, which reveals the current conditions and the risks.

A sustainable solution to water scarcity

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new device that promises to revolutionise access to clean water in coastal and island communities.

Global water security risks: The impact of upwind factors

Securing the world's water supply has emerged as a critical challenge in the face of evolving environmental and governance conditions, according to research from Stockholm University.

Innovative UN strategies to tackle the water crises

Rithima Warrier from Frost & Sullivan sheds light on UN strategies driven by innovation, with a specific focus on addressing water crises in the face of climate change.

Government to quadruple water company inspections and increase accountability

The UK government is taking significant steps to hold water companies accountable by quadrupling the number of inspections, according to a recent announcement.

Pioneering sustainable water management in Sweden and the EU

Former Global Director & SciTech Sustainability Council Advisor from Frost & Sullivan, Dr. Cecilia E. Van Cauwenberghe, discusses Sweden’s dedication to marine conservation and the EU’s Blue Deal in the context of advancing sustainable water management.

Liberal democrats expose “Disgusting” sewage dumping by Thames water

South West London was hit with over 500 million litres of sewage in a day.

UK Government announces £11.5m funding boost for local water quality projects

The UK government has unveiled plans to inject £11.5 million into local projects aimed at enhancing water quality, tree planting, habitat restoration, and flood management across England.

Massive savings and emission reductions in green wastewater treatment

In a study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment, researchers from Colorado State University have revealed the economic and environmental benefits of transitioning to green wastewater treatment practices in the United States.

World Water Day 2024: Uniting for peace through water cooperation

Today, World Water Day 2024 is a global call to action to recognise the importance of water in promoting peace and prosperity worldwide.

Human activity pushes Earth’s freshwater resources beyond pre-industrial limits

Analysis of global freshwater resources has revealed alarming trends, indicating that human activity has dramatically altered the Earth's freshwater cycle.

Water filtration system aims to transform global clean water access

Could this new portable water filtration be the solution to the global water crisis?

Solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting technology

Atmospheric water harvesting technology delivers lifesaving water to arid regions through hygroscopic gel and salts.

Light-induced evaporation: Study shows light can trigger water evaporation without heat

Evaporation happens around us all the time. However, a recent study found a surprising factor where evaporation can take place without heat present.

Government’s expanded effort to tackle storm overflows in waterways

The government is taking comprehensive measures to combat storm overflows, extending its plan to safeguard coastal, estuary sites, and vital marine areas.

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