Dubai expected to award first package of $6.8bln mega sewerage tunnels project in 2025.

Dubai plans to award the first contract for its $6.8 billion sewerage tunnels project in 2025.

This initiative, led by Dubai Municipality, aims to transform the sewage system into a gravity-driven, energy-efficient network with a budget of 25 billion AED.

The project will be executed in three phases using a public-private partnership model, involving the construction of deep wastewater tunnels and pumping stations, ultimately replacing over 100 existing stations and reducing costs and emissions.

U.S. EPA awards $1 million in research funding for drinking water treatment in small communities.

The U.S. EPA has awarded a $1,000,000 grant to Cornwell Research Group to evaluate manganese treatment technologies.

This initiative aims to help states, Tribes, and small utilities improve drinking water systems. The research will identify effective solutions to address health risks from elevated manganese levels in vulnerable communities.

Edwin James Group rebrands as MARCH to fuel growth.

Edwin James Group has rebranded as MARCH to streamline its identity and enhance engineering solutions for high-tech sectors.

This change merges its companies—ACS, Musk Process Services, Parker Technical Services, and Peak Technology Solutions—boosting operational efficiency and customer engagement.

MARCH also addresses the skills gap through the MARCH Academy, which trains multi-skilled engineers for future industry demands.

Thames Water reveals further revision to proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction scheme.

Thames Water, the UK’s largest water provider, announced modifications to its drought resilience project in London, addressing customer feedback.

With a projected daily shortfall of 1 billion liters by 2050, the initiative aims to secure drinking water for 10 million residents.

The Teddington Direct River Abstraction project will utilize treated recycled water and new pipelines, while reducing leakage and installing smart meters. Design changes will lessen visual impacts and traffic during construction.

SWPC receives Bidder Proposal for Jubail 4&6 Independent Water Plant (IWP).

The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has received a proposal from a consortium including ACWA Power, Haji Abdullah Alireza & Co., and AlSharif Contracting for the Jubail 4 & 6 Independent Water Project.

This desalination plant, located 18 kilometers south of Jubail, will produce 600,000 cubic meters of potable water daily and will involve a competitive tendering process for its development.

De Nora to launch line of optimized SORB FX vessels for PFAS removal.

De Nora has launched its SORB FX vessels, designed for efficient removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with flow rates between 5.7m3/hr and 636m3/hr.

Set to debut on October 8, 2024, at WEFTEC, these vessels utilize advanced technologies for enhanced media lifespan and reduced waste.

The design features adaptable baffles and an inlet distributor for optimal performance, while allowing for easy servicing and streamlined installation, ultimately lowering operational costs.

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