New urban network and research hub unveiled
A consortium of 14 academic institutions and key partners across the US aims to address the challenges that threaten urban water systems by forming...
Tanzania: Arusha city receives boost to sanitation network
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a loan of US$211 million to help address the urgent need for improved water and sanitation...
United States: California water use drops 31.3 percent
Despite continued hot conditions, Californians surpassed June’s conservation rate and reduced water use by 31.3 percent during July, exceeding the Governor’s 25 percent mandate...
United States: Grants offered to reduce storm water runoff
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has opened a grant programme to control urban storm water and improve local water quality. Municipalities, including...
Namibia: Windhoek expands water re-use plants
To serve increasing water demand and to comply with strict regulations on technology and security, the City of Windhoek will expand and modernise its...
India: Cleanest city rankings released
The first rankings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 100 Cleanest Cities, or Swachh Bharat, in India revealed the top city to be Mysore. The...
United States: Big Sky, Montana wins tap water prize
The American Water Works Association has named Big Sky, Montana, as the winner of the ‘best of the best’ tap water taste test. Second...
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Digital transformation takes the global water sector by storm
Digital transformation and digital water are concepts that have been present in the water industry for many years – yet it is fair to...
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UNU report warns on tipping points if environmental risks not addressed
A new report released by the United Nations University (UNU) has found that drastic changes to fundamental socioecological systems are likely if environmental risks...
