Water Weekly 2.0 Vol 6

Featuring a round-up of the well-deserved GWI awards and up-coming events I am involved in within the next few weeks!

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As we have touched on the Global Water Awards in the last few newsletter editions, we must highlight the winners of 2024 and each companies inspiring achievements! Each year, the awards recognise the most important achievements within the international water industry, and reward and congratulate those initiatives in the water, wastewater, and desalination sectors that are transforming the space for the better.

The event was presented at the Global Water Summit on the 15th of April, and the winners announced for 2024 were:

Water Company of the Year:

Winner - SUEZ

Distinction - Gradiant

Desalination Company of the Year:

Winner - ACCIONA - The company has been presented with two international awards for its work in desalination and portable water. The award applauds ACCIONAs considerable progress in recent years, consolidating its position at the top of the world rankings of water services contracting, and as one of the leading international players in desalination projects.

Distinction - Saline Water Conversion Corporation

Water Technology Company of the Year:

Winner - GRUNDFOS

Distinction - 西门子

Breakthrough Technology Company of the Year

Winner - Aqua Membranes, Inc.

Distinction - Purecontrol

Public Water Agency of the Year

Winner - Saudi Water Partnership Company ?????? ???????? ??????? ??????

Distinction - New York City Department of Environmental Protection, USA

Desalination Plant of the Year:

Winner - Jubail 3A IWP, Saudi Arabia

Distinction - Jurong Island Desalination Plant, Singapore

Water Project of the Year:

Winner - Poblacion, WTP, Philippines

Distinction - San Fernando Groundwater Treatment Program, USA

Net Zero Carbon Champion:

Winner - Xylem

Distinction - Scottish Water

Exciting Webinar Plans!!!

I am delighted to let you all know that I have been given the opportunity to work with Water Online for a LIVE Webinar in May, where we will OBVIOUSLY be discussing all things water! The stream will be featuring lots of inspiring individuals that I am thrilled to be chatting to, gaining an insight into their world and their strategy for a successful world of water.

We will be exploring the road towards a resilient and sustainable future; industry musts, innovative solutions and how we can ensure future success for companies, utilities, and the global communities we serve every day!

I am certainly looking forward to the event and discussing future goals and strategies for our water industry, but most of all, I am delighted to be welcoming a panel of such compelling individuals with a variation of expertise in different water sectors.

Elly Perets ??? – CEO of ASTERRA is due to bring experience in executive management and sales across diverse sectors. Elly has a strong commitment to sustainability which drives the company’s leadership in Earth observation and space technology.

Will you have any questions for Elly Perets ??? ?

Membrion, Inc. CEO and Founder Greg Newbloom will also join us, with profound knowledge in manufacturing ceramic desalination membranes that can often recover up to 98% of water in harsh conditions! Membrion, Inc. world-changing technology and their endless opportunities for water recovery has allowed Greg and the team to be one of the most recognised manufacturers in the water space.

Are you interested in their work and discussing potential future technology?

Last but certainly not least, CEO and Founder of ZwitterCo Alex Rappaport will be discussing innovative solutions and sustainable strategies. Alexander is award-winning for a reason and a specialist in water treatment. Alex delivers precise planning, organizational design and long-term vision for growth to ZwitterCo . He is a strong source of fuel for the entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and passion for sustainability within ZwitterCo , and is certainly an exciting individual to engage with.

SO, DON’T MISS OUT!!!

If you are at all interested in the world of water, please sign up for the webinar now! It will take place on the 9th May 11am-12am, and is such a great opportunity to get some great answers and solutions out of water industry specialists who are overflowing with knowledge and expertise!

Lets make the most of this opportunity with audience engagement – I am looking forward to see many of you on the stream!

Sign up here: Water Technology Roundtable: From Startup to Success!

Here is a brief run over some other industry news that caught my eye this week – hopefully you find it interesting too!

SUEZ to pilot Salinity Solutions' low energy reuse technology in France. The Global leader has signed an agreement to pilot an innovative reverse osmosis system at a fully operational wastewater treatment plant in France. The system is super efficient in using less energy, generating less waste and purifying a higher amount of wastewater!

CEO of Salinity Solutions Richard Bruges expressed his view and said:

“I’m delighted to formalise this partnership with SUEZ which is a tremendous milestone for our company. With global water demand set to double over the next five years, efficient wastewater reuse is essential. Working with Suez, we can bring significant energy and water savings to the municipal sector and other industries.”

SEWA installs 91,155 smart water meters in Sharjah, which offer higher accuracy compared to traditional meter. They also allow for more precise monitoring and control, which can send alerts to customers as soon as they detect sudden high-water consumption or leaks.

Veolia launches over 30 PFAS treatment projects in U.S drinking water. Veolia has reported that over 30 of its sites are now registering undetectable levels of regulated PFAS chemicals which contaminates our drinking water. They have installed new treatment at 17 separate water wells in New York, with other ongoing projects due to be revealed in four other states.

Lastly, a reminder of the IFAT event I am excited to be attending between the 13th – 17th May! If you haven’t already, it would be hugely appreciated if you could reach out if you are attending! I am keen to meet as many people as possible, to broaden my knowledge and network within the space even further!

As always, thanks for reading!

Remember to SIGN UP to the LIVE WEBINAR and REACH OUT if you are attending IFAT next month.

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