WATER INDUSTRY WIRE NEWS

Washington: Frost & Sullivan: Technological Advances Encourage Adoption of Water Treatment Equipment in Residential and Commercial APAC Markets

May 20, 2013 The Frost & Sullivan has issued the following news release: Deteriorating water quality and technological innovations have given a huge boost to the water treatment equipment market in both residential and commercial segments in Asia-Pacific....

Residents wait for water 'all clear'

May 20, 2013

An environment lobby group has criticised the Tasmanian Health Department's handling of ongoing toxic water issues in the west coast town of Rosebery.

Long term water supply project under consideration

May 19, 2013 KARACHI, May 20 -- Chinese company has shown keen interest to invest in a water supply project K-IV of Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) the project will cater the needs of Karachi for 30 years. General Manager of China International Water a...

Sembcorp opens $1.3b utilities plant in Oman; Facility will meet rising demand for electricity, water as tourism grows

May 19, 2013 SEMBCORP Industries' newest utilities plant in Salalah, Oman will cater to the region's burgeoning tourism industry, said group president and chief executive Tang Kin Fei. Located on the southern coast of Oman, the US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion) pla...

BJYM protests at Haryana CM's residence on water issue

May 19, 2013

New Delhi, May 19 -- Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the student wing of the BJP, today staged a protest demonstration at the residence of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda here over water issue.

Czech water consumption falling, payments rising - CSU

May 19, 2013

The long-term downward trend of water consumption continued in the Czech Republic, but payments for water supply increased over rising prices last year, the Czech Statistical Office (CSU) said on its website.

UK Contract Awards: IBM United Kingdom Wins Contract for Technology and Innovation Services

May 19, 2013

READING, United Kingdom, May 17 -- IBM United Kingdom Ltd. won a contract award from Thames Water Utilities Ltd. to provide technology and innovation services. No contract amount was specified (Contract Award Notice No.: 2013/S 095-161533).

Additional water restrictions delayed in Corpus Christi, conservation continues

May 19, 2013 CORPUS CHRISTI - It may seem like I have talked about water conservation a lot, but it is the most important gardening topic. Water conservation should be at the forefront of every gardener's mind when making gardening decisions due to the dynamic...

City's water supply disinfection method to change temporarily

May 18, 2013

SAN ANGELO, Texas - The City of San Angelo's Water Utilities Department will temporarily change the method of disinfection used in its public water supply.

Redding looking at municipal utilities rate increases

May 18, 2013 Redding municipal utilities customers could pay higher water, wastewater and solid waste rates over the next three years under a proposal that will be presented to the Redding City Council on Tuesday. Councilors would set an Aug. 20 public hearin...