Table of ContentsRegularsPerspectiveFracking Impact on Water: Drilling for the TruthA report from the BGS aims to find out the impact of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water supplies. This issue's leader focus on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reveals why by-products from the fracking process should not be treated by wastewater facilities.
Worldwide NewsWater Leader FocusTalking Water with the KennedysFamous for his environmental campaigning, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is clamping down on water polluters across the US. Here he talks to Tom Freyberg on topics such as nutrient removal, controversial gas fracking and why the water sector should take him seriously.
Creative FinanceDesign-Build-Operate A Sustainable Global Model?Long-term predictions suggest the DBO procurement method is forecast to streamline the traditional design-build (DB) delivery approach. With wastewater recycling expected to increase by at least 15 million cubic meters over the next three years, this will also increase market opportunities. Paulina Szyplinska looks at where some of the key markets will be.
Technology Round-upProduct ReviewEditorial FocusWorldwide Project ReportInternational Ambition, Local Scale: How the Global Water Market is ChangingThis year's 13th Water Yearbook, known as the "bible" of the water industry, confirms market predictions that the international water sector is accelerating, but on a local scale. WWi looks at key findings from the report and speaks to the global companies affected, including Veolia Environnement.
Desalination - Energy EfficiencyCommercialising Desalination's Holy Grail Low Cost, High Flux MembranesOne firm in the United States claims to have changed the economics of desalination globally. It hopes to have reduced the price of desalinated water by a third by 2020 and become the leading supplier of membranes. And it was started a mere five years ago. Ambitious goals for a start-up? Tom Freyberg speaks to NanoH2O's CEO, Jeff Green, to find out.
Water Reuse - Filtration SystemsWater Reuse in Brazil Advanced Wastewater Treatment with integrated MBR/ROTo help solve dwindling water sources in São Paulo, water reuse is being applied to large industrial areas outside the city. Dr Dirk Herold and Deepak Raina discuss the application of Tertiary Membrane Bioreactor technology as part of the largest project in the Southern Hemisphere and trial data showing how a MBR/RO system would meet the project's goals.
Regional SpotlightPhilippines' Water Thrilla in ManilaFrequent typhoons are proving a huge challenge for utilities in the Philippines to ensure consistent water supply. And a quarter of the population still lack access to sustained potable water, despite abundant rainfall and water sources. Jeremy Josephs looks at privatisation developments and how a water utility is expanding globally via Vietnam.
Funding 'Water For All' Across AsiaOver 170 million people now have access to water and sanitation thanks to support from the Asian Development Bank. Yet how much of a priority is water for the bank's $17.5 billion budget compared to other urgent infrastructure requirements, such as schools and roads? Monty LeFrance investigates.
Filtering Through India's Drinking Water ChallengesIndia has witnessed unprecedented economic growth but at what environmental price? Contamination threatens natural water sources and without regulatory enforcement, consumers have to treat water using point-of-use devices. Dr Rao provides an overview of drinking water issues in the country including UV, UF and RO treatment technology.
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