Published on IDRA Global Connections Spring 2020 Issue By Dr. Matthew Ries Sustainability. It’s a concept few would argue with, but not many can define. Often affiliated with environmental, or “green” benefits, true sustainability is a balance of components of the triple bottom line which includes not only the traditional economic bottom line, but also...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Published on IDRA Global Connections Winter 2020 Issue On the fiftieth anniversary of one of the sectors leading companies, IDRA Secretary General talks with Silvio Oliva, CEO, Fisia Italimpianti, Salini Impregilo Group, to share his reflections on the company’s achievements and his vision of the future. Q: IDRA applauds Fisia Italimpianti on its fiftieth anniversary...
Published on IDRA Global Connections Winter 2020 Issue His Excellency Simon Kiprono Chelugui, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Kenya Q. What is the Kenyan position on addressing clean water needs in the face of increasing challenges related to drought, climate change and aquifer limitations? Climate Change Impact Kenya’s renewable water resources continue to reduce over time and is currently...
