Market analyst BCC Research has forecast in a recent report that global cumulative investments
in desalination facilities will hit close to US$ 48.2 billion by 2020, from some US$ 21.4 billion
in 2015 – a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6%.
Israeli researchers find heart disease link with desalinated water
Researchers at Israel’s Bar Ilan University and the Tel HaShomer Hospital have concluded that
consumption of desalinated water has upped the incidence of heart disease and increased
death rates as a consequence.
Namibia considers new-build desalination
Namibia is pondering a desalination programme to address water shortages and to supply
irrigation schemes that consume annually some 430 million m³ of water.
Oman set to sign deal for new desalination capacity
Oman’s government-owned electricity and desalination company, Oman Power & Water
Procurement Company (OPWP), was poised this week to sign agreements with Spanish-Omani
joint venture, Myah Gulf Oman Desalination Company to develop a 250,000 m³/day
Independent Water Project (IWP) in Sohar.
Spiral Water puts in solids performance
Difficult-to-treat water filtration specialist, Spiral Water Technologies, has extended the
application of its technology into solids management.
CH2M bags water sustainability prize
Singapore’s national water agency, PUB, has selected consultancy, CH2M, as a
winner of its Watermark Award which “recognizes outstanding contributions and commitment
to protect and raise awareness of Singapore’s water resources.”
AWWA names Steve Via Director of Federal Relations
In partnership with association volunteers, Via will lead the development of programs to initiate, evaluate, respond and comment on regulatory issues within the framework of association policy as the Director of Federal Relations.
Athabasca Waste Fluid Facility opens in Calgary
The Athabasca facility can accept waste fluids and produced water generated in oil and gas activities and adds approximately 180,000 m3 to Ceiba’s annual disposal capacity.
New Jersey American Water to resume treating water with chloramines in six counties
Water treatment changes for Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset & Union counties.
Desalitech purifies high silica groundwater in El Paso
High recovery reverse osmosis process defies silica scaling standards.