water-and-wastewater News
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National Water Company folds in new Saudi areas
Saudi water minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli officially completed the expansion of the country’s National Water Company today, issuing a decree that will see the NWC’s mandate expanded to cover the whole of the Kingdom. The move formalises a long-expected development where NWC will take over the assets and responsibilities for water and wastewater services outside key cities, which had ...
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Desalitech Wins Contract to Supply Irrigation Water for a Historic Massachusetts Golf Course
Desalitech, a provider of advanced water treatment solutions, announced today that it won a competitive bid to supply a water purification system to the Kittansett Club golf course in Marion, Massachusetts. Wells that have historically supplied essential irrigation water are being impacted by accelerating seawater intrusion. "After researching the available technologies in water filtration in ...
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Danone invests 6 million euro in treatment facilities at Lipetsk dairy plant
MOSCOW. Aug 25 (Interfax) - The Danone group has invested 6 million euro in the water and wastewater treatment facilities at Lipetskiy Molochnyy Kombinat, the company said in a press release. The company's partner in the project was Enviro-Chemie, which carried out a similar project for Danone in Kemerovo in late 2013. The press release says that the Lipetsk dairy plant is one of the company's ...
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EnviroChemie starts regular operation of new production plant for water chemicals at its main location
The new production plant for liquid treatment agents for water and wastewater treatment built by EnviroChemie at its main location in Rossdorf will go into regular operation in January 2016. In the spring of 2015, the company started construction of the new production hall on a site that was purchased from the town of Rossdorf. It is immediately adjacent to the existing premises. Mixing and ...
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San Gabriel Cemetery to Save More Than 140,000 Gallons of Water Per Year
California American Water announced today that San Gabriel Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in the San Gabriel Valley, has received a California American Water grant funding the installation of two weather-based irrigation controller systems on the cemetery’s property. The new technology will provide San Gabriel Cemetery, located partly in the city ...
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Storing Agricultural Wastewater Safely – Enduramaxx Storage Tanks
Farming is often classed as a somewhat ‘thirsty’ industry sector, from livestock to dairy processing, cereal stocks to fruit and plant production, water is used throughout numerous stages of production. Of course, wastewater is invariably produced; something that needs strict management, storage and processing, especially with updates in May this year to the government’s policy ...
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EnviroChemie wins the dairy technology prize 2018
During the Anuga FoodTec trade fair in Cologne, EnviroChemie will be presented with the dairy technology prize 2018 in the environment & sustainability category. The dairy technology prize sponsored by the scientific journals “molkerei-industrie” and “IDM International Dairy Magazine” and by the “Verein der Ahlemer Ingenerieure” association acknowledges ...
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Xylem to release first-quarter 2014 financial results on April 29, 2014
Xylem Inc. will release its first-quarter 2014 financial results at 7:00 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, April 29th and at 9:00 a.m. EDT, Xylem’s senior management team will review financial and operating results, comment on current conditions and answer questions during an investor briefing. The briefing can be monitored live by calling (973) 935-2945 (ID #22345240) or by visiting ...
By Xylem, Inc.
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USDA Spends $180 Million for Rural Water, Wastewater Upgrades
WASHINGTON, DC (ENS) – The federal government is spending nearly $180 million to fund 61 new rural water and wastewater community systems in 29 states, Agriculture Under Secretary Thomas Dorr announced Monday. 'These projects will build and improve rural water and sewage systems, and rural communities will benefit through cleaner water, recreation and wildlife resources,' Dorr said. 'USDA is ...
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Change in the Management at EnviroChemie - Gottlieb Hupfer leaves the Management Board
The long-standing CEO of EnviroChemie, Gottlieb Hupfer, is leaving the Management Board of the company as planned at the end of September, after reaching his 61st birthday. He will remain associated with the company in an advisory capacity. Mr Hupfer has managed the company, which was founded in Switzerland 40 years ago, since 1988, and in this time has built it up to be a leading specialist for ...
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Silver Bullet’s Horticulture Division at Two Upcoming Michigan Events!
Tech displays, consultation and a presentation on Cannabis Cultivation Water Management Best Practices for Michigan growers… Join Silver Bullet Water Treatment at two Michigan events over the next week to learn more about how our products, services, lab capabilities and consultation can benefit your controlled indoor environment cannabis or leafy green cultivation system. Silver ...
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Integrity Municipal Systems, LLC Offers New Liquid Ammonium Sulfate Feed System
POWAY, Ca., July 28, 2016 - Integrity Municipal Systems, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of their newest product, the liquid ammonium sulfate (LAS) feed system. The use of liquid ammonium sulfate is increasing as a safe, economic alternative to aqueous ammonia. Unlike aqueous ammonia, LAS has an indefinite storage life, is odorless and non-toxic. IMS' two-tank upflow saturator and feed ...
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Nitrogen in reclaimed water can benefit turfgrass
As competition for fresh water increases and fertilizer prices rise, the horticulture industry is looking to reclaimed wastewater as a valuable resource for supplying irrigation and necessary nutrients for urban landscapes. In the U.S., Florida is a leading user of recycled water; more than 50% of the state's reclaimed water is being put to use for irrigation of recreational areas such as golf ...
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Xylem launches mobile app for selection of Flygt® products
Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, announced today that its popular online ‘Xylect’ product selection tool is now available as a mobile application, accessible for free download from the iTunes App Store®. ‘Xylect Mobile’ provides customers ...
By Xylem, Inc.
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Exploring the use of wastewater in agriculture
With food demand and water scarcity on the uptick, it's time to stop treating wastewater like garbage and instead manage it as a resource that can be used to grow crops and help address water scarcity in agriculture. In California, wastewater is sanitized and blended with groundwater, supporting large-scale crop production. Properly managed, wastewater can be used safely to support crop ...
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Claudia Toussaint to join Xylem as General Counsel
Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, today announced the appointment of Claudia Toussaint as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective October 29, 2014. She will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Decker, and her nomination to become a ...
By Xylem, Inc.
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Xylem launches Saajhi treadle pump for small-scale farm irrigation, the first product in new Essence of Life program
Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, announced today the launch of an innovative treadle pump called Saajhi, the first product in Xylem’s planned Essence of Life portfolio. Essence of Life is a sustainable business model from Xylem that addresses the fundamental needs of those living at the ...
By Xylem, Inc.
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ABB irrigation control solution saves water and energy in Spain
The ABB solution controls the irrigation system for 10,700 plots of land in a 210 square-kilometer belt of prime agricultural land in the Zujar Canal region of western Spain, where local farmers grow sweet corn, tomatoes, olives, rice and a variety of other fruits and vegetables. Prior to ABB’s involvement, many farmers had to drive up to 40 kilometers to irrigate their land. They had to open ...
By ABB
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Xylem expands its aquaculture offering with new ultraviolet, saltwater-resistant treatment solutions
Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, announced today that it has expanded its offering of WEDECO ultraviolet (UV) disinfection solutions specifically developed for the tank-based aquaculture industry. Xylem’s new closed-vessel WEDECO BX and Quadron series UV systems are designed for inactivating fish ...
By Xylem, Inc.
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Ontario Winemakers Embrace Importance of Sustainable Water Practices
An overwhelming majority of wineries in Ontario recognize the value of water and how sustainable water management practices can improve winery operational performance, reduce costs and support growth, a recent survey of Ontario wineries found. The 2016 survey, conducted by the BLOOM Centre for Sustainability, showed that 94 per cent of Ontario wineries believe improved water management practices ...
By BLOOM
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