Causes of lead in water
So how does the lead get into our tap water? The simplest explanation is that when plumbing pipes and fixtures containing lead corrode, the lead can dissolve or flake into the water that flows from our faucets. You can’t see, smell, or taste lead, so even water that runs clear can contain it. Corrosion of […]
Uttarakhand’s water revolution: A pivotal shift from infrastructure to service delivery
For years, water programs have focused on building infrastructure—pipelines, tanks, and pumping stations. But we see that in Uttarakhand, a hilly state in northern India known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, a pivotal shift is underway. Rather than just building more, the state is laser-focused on delivering reliable, high-quality water service […]
Machine learning and explainable artificial intelligence for the prevention of waterborne cryptosporidiosis and giardiosis
Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis are important parasitic protozoa, causing gastrointestinal disease in both humans and animals, and both are considered to be zoonotic (Thompson, 2004; Xiao, 2010). The most common route of transmission is through contaminated water and/or food. Thus, they are responsible for many documented waterborne (sometimes also foodborne) outbreaks of disease worldwide, […]
Sustainable Groundwater Management in Arizona: Balancing Agricultural Needs and Aquifer Conservation in Willcox Basin
The Willcox basin, nestled among the Winchester, Dragoon, Swisshelm, Chiricahua, and Pinaleño Mountains, is a vital agricultural hub. However, the region’s reliance on groundwater has led to severe consequences. The annual overdraft – the difference between groundwater pumped out and what’s naturally replenished – stands at a staggering 180,426 acre-feet per year. This imbalance has […]
Digital technologies for water use and management in agriculture: Recent applications and future outlook
Water is a finite resource that plays an irreplaceable role in sustaining life and supporting agricultural production. Water scarcity is a critical challenge affecting regions around the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas, with profound implications for global food security and the economic and environmental sustainability of human activities. In fact, water scarcity affects […]
Digital twinning of river basins towards full-scale, sustainable and equitable water management and disaster mitigation
Digital twins are transforming the paradigm of water management and water hazard mitigation globally, facilitating more effective governance. However, comprehensive digitalisation at the basin scale still faces major challenges in data, modelling, policy incentives, and, most critically, widespread inequity. This article outlines a framework for building widely applicable digital-twin basins and addressing the main obstacles. […]
Smart Sensor Technologies Shaping the Future of Precision Agriculture: Recent Advances and Future Outlooks
Precision agriculture, also known as smart farming or precision farming, has emerged as a transformative approach to modern agriculture, addressing the pressing global challenges of food security, environmental sustainability, and resource efficiency. With projections indicating that the global population will approach 10 billion by 2050, the need for food is predicted to rise significantly. This will […]
Artificial intelligence applications for water management
UNESCO held a webinar on AI applications for water management on 1 April 2025, presenting techniques and real-world solutions for improved water resource monitoring. As part of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) Anniversary Series, a special webinar addressed artificial intelligence applications in water management. Drawing from the recently published review ‘Applications of Artificial Intelligence for […]
Europe’s digital water market forecast to double by 2033: policy & technology drive transformation
Europe’s digital water solutions market, the world’s largest in the sector, is on track to double in size, growing from US$13.7 billion in 2024 to US$27.2 billion by 2033, according to a new report from Bluefield Research, a leading provider of global water market data and insights. This growth, demonstrated by an 8.0% compound annual […]
Viomi Unveils Next-Generation Mineral Water Purifiers, Leading Household Drinking Water into the Era of Pure Mineral Water
GUANGZHOU, China, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viomi Technology Co., Ltd (“Viomi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VIOT), a leading technology company for home water solutions in China, today announced the official launch of its groundbreaking Kunlun 4 Pro Alkaline Mineral Water Purifier. Unveiled at a special product event held on May 16th, this next-generation […]