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World Water Development Report dedicated to Water for Prosperity and Peace

World Water Day – explores water’s capacity to unite people and serve as a tool for peace, sustainable development, climate action and regional integration. In his foreword to the 2024 report, UN Water Chair Alvaro Lario stated that water, when managed sustainably and equitably, can be a source of peace and prosperity. The report explicitly …

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Essential guide: funding & investment for your water tech start-up

Most water tech companies will need investment at some stage in their journey from idea to realisation, to market and customer. There are various types of investment available for businesses at different stages of their journey, from the traditional seed and series funding to more modern investment routes such as crowdfunding. In this essential guide, …

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European Commission adopts new measures to enhance the EU's water resilience

European Commission adopts new measures to enhance the EU’s water resilience

The Commission adopted two new measures to enhance the EU’s water resilience and to improve water quality and quantity throughout the continent. They include a standard methodology to measure the presence of microplastics in water and a delegated act to ensure that reusing treated wastewater for agricultural irrigation is safe. Across the EU, many different …

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Neues Datenschutzgesetz: eine Herausforderung für Wasserversorger?

Seit dem 1. September 2023 ist das neue nationale Datenschutzgesetz (DSG) in Kraft. Bezweckt wird die Angleichung der bisherigen schweizerischen Datenschutzgesetzgebung an die europäische Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO). Dies mit dem Ziel, die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit im Vergleich mit der EU zu erhalten und den Schutz von persönlichen Daten insgesamt zu verbessern. Wasserversorger sind vom DSG nicht oder nur …

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CISA, EPA release cyber incident response guide for water sector

CISA, EPA release cyber incident response guide for water sector

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced that it has published a cyber incident response guide for waste and wastewater systems . The Water and Wastewater Sector Incident Response Guide is developed in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. EPA. And over 25 water and wastewater sector partners. It provides best …

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“When communicating about water, striking the balance is essential”

“When communicating about water, striking the balance is essential”

Water Europe is an advocate and champion for innovation and research in water-related activities within Europe. To learn a bit more about what role communication plays within the organization, we had the chance to speak with Maria Mirachtsi, Communications Manager at Water Europe . How do you think communication in the water sector has evolved …

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Why innovation is crucial to successful, sustainable water management

Why innovation is crucial to successful, sustainable water management

Ofwat’s Innovation Fund sets out to encourage, and engage the community in sustainable water management. Water companies provide drinking water and wastewater services to over 50 million people in England and Wales, with a sewage network that could wrap around the world 13 times. As the population increases and places growing demand on already ageing …

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Predictive Maintenance: AI’s Role In Securing Water Infrastructure

The reliability of water infrastructure shouldn’t be a guessing game. Public water supply in the U.S. covers millions of miles, providing billions of gallons of water every day. That leaves a lot of room for error. However, public health depends on the proper management of this vast water infrastructure. Artificial intelligence (AI) can help. AI …

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