Published on IDRA Global Connections Spring 2020 Issue Mr. Daniel R Simmons, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, speaks with IDRA Secretary General about the role desalination technologies will play over the next 20 years in meeting the growing, global need for safe, dependable, affordable water resources. Additionally,...
Posted on GineersNow This September, the International Desalination and Reuse Association is pleased to present the third International Water Reuse & Recycling Conference, held in Rome, Italy, from September 28-30. Dedicated to solving the world’s demand for fresh water in a time of climate uncertainty and growing limited freshwater resources, this conference takes a new,...
February 21, 2020, Boston, MA – The International Desalination and Reuse Association is pleased to announce its partnership with the 2020 Water in Mining Conference, scheduled for October 29-30 in Toronto, Canada. The 2020 Water in Mining Conference brings together water management leaders from the top 50 global mining companies to network, debate, and discuss the...
Posted on AQUATECH Spain, China and water reuse Water reuse is quickly becoming a necessity rather than optional for nations bolstering water resource management efforts around the world. Many regions are now looking to wastewater reuse over large-scale desalination as a solution to drought-induced water scarcity. Countries such as Spain and China continue to lead...
Posted on NREL.gov Turning seawater into drinking water is a challenge for the ages—one that industry innovators are now embracing as competitors in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Waves to Water Prize. The competition invites participants to develop wave-powered desalination systems that can be deployed in disaster-relief scenarios and remote coastal locations to provide potable drinking...
Boston, February 17, 2020 – The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 Dr. K. C. Channabasappa Memorial Scholarship, with final applications due June 15. To be eligible for the award, applicants must have graduated from an accredited university in science or engineering. Moreover, the applicant must prove admission to an...
Posted on Northumbria University A mechanical engineer from Northumbria University has won a prestigious award after developing an innovative process to turn sea water into clean, safe drinking water, using solar energy. Dr Muhammad Wakil Shahzad was named winner of the Global Water Award 2020 (Innovative Individual Award for Youth) at the ‘His Highness Mohammed...
Fig. 1. California’s extensive seacoast plus offshore islands offer thousands of miles of opportunity to build safe, resilient water supplies through seawater reverse osmosis desalination. Source | NOAA In an effort to solve water shortage issues in the U.S. state of California, Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered key state agencies to develop a blueprint for meeting California’s...
Boston, February 10, 2020 – The International Desalination and Reuse Association is delighted to announce it is currently seeking a host for the 2020-21 Fellowship Award Program. The IDRA Fellowship Program goal is to increase expertise in desalination practice across the globe through collaborative, innovative research. Awarded to young industry professionals (6-10 years’ work experience), the Fellowship...
Published on IDRA Global Connections Winter 2020 Issue By Mr. Michael Markus, General Manager, Orange County Water District The Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District), located in Orange County, California, manages a large groundwater basin that provides 77% of the potable water needs for 2.5 million people. It’s a very arid region that receives only...
