PFAS and smart water take charge in Xylem’s booth at ACE25
Xylem brandishes its PFAS piloting capabilities and smart water software, Xylem Vue, in Denver.Featuring one of the largest booths at AWWA ACE25, Xylem showcased it’s PFAS piloting and its smart water solutions capabilities in Denver. Xylem PFAS pilot testing capabilitiesAs water utilities gear up to meet the compliance deadline for the PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels, […]
Biodiversity
Biodiversity, the variability among living organisms from all sources, underpins all life on Earth. This includes diversity within species, between species and across ecosystems, representing the genetic makeup of plants, animals, microorganisms and the complexity of ecosystems. Healthy communities are sustained by well-functioning ecosystems, which provide critical services such as clean air, fresh water, natural […]
Geospatial analysis of limited access to drinking water services in East African countries: insights from recent demographic and health surveys
Background: Limited access to water caused by its scarcity is becoming one of the most serious problems facing several developing countries including East Africa. For this, understanding the spatial distribution of limited access to water source service is more pertinent. The purpose of this study is to analyze the spatial distribution of limited access to […]
AI technology helps scientists detect which pollutants in England’s lakes are most harmful to life
Scientists have analysed water and biofilm samples from lakes across the country to find key links between the presence of pollutants and biodiversity loss. Scientists can now identify the most harmful pollutants present in UK waters that are having the biggest impact on biodiversity thanks to pioneering AI technology developed at the University of Birmingham, […]
The future of water treatment: Innovations and sustainable solutions
Clean water is a fundamental human right and an essential resource for life on Earth. Yet, the increasing scarcity and pollution of water sources pose serious challenges for societies worldwide. As water demands grow, especially in urban and industrial areas, advanced technologies are emerging to address these challenges and ensure a sustainable future for water […]
How AI Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction And Mitigation
Artificial intelligence is transforming climate change prediction and rapidly becoming one of the most powerful tools available to predict, manage and mitigate the effects of climate change. From forecasting floods to helping cities plan resilient infrastructure, AI is now at the forefront of climate tech innovation. During a recent event hosted by the University of […]
How digital twins are transforming the world of water management
Flooding is now the most common natural disaster in the world. And while some areas are more prone to it than others, extreme weather — such as heavy rainfall and drought — and a growing population that will demand 25% more water by 2050 are straining global water resources. Nearly half of the global population […]
Data drought: The challenge of AI weather forecasting in India
Amid the surge of extreme weather events globally, billions of dollars are pouring into developing cutting-edge weather forecasting models based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Leading tech giants, such as Google and IBM, are spearheading efforts for more precise and expedited forecasting. In India, climate scientists have also begun experimenting with AI. […]
What Are Smart Water Cities?
With the advancement of technology and the incredible capabilities of artificial intelligence, machine learning and Big Data, smart cities are often talked about as the future of urban life. And with over half of the world’s population currently living in a city (and 70% of us expected to do so by 2050), a smart environment […]
Water Reuse in the Middle East and North Africa: A Sourcebook by IWMI
Water stress in the MENA region, measured as water withdrawals as a percentage of total renewable surface freshwater availability,3 is greater than in any other region in the world. Currently, the average per capita renewable water resources availability is 10 times less than the worldwide average. Water reuse has great potential to help overcome some […]