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Solar-powered desalination pilot advances treatment of hypersaline oilfield water in Permian Basin
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (208+ words) A pilot desalination facility in the Permian Basin is demonstrating a solar-powered approach to treating high-salinity produced water from oil and gas operations. The system, developed through a collaboration between Sunvapor, Inc. and Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC), is located…...
KISTERS partners with Met Éireann to deliver Ireland's next-generation environmental data platform
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (233+ words) The "COMPASS" project will strengthen Ireland"s capacity to deliver trusted weather, water and climate services for decades to come thanks to KISTERS technology. KISTERS, a global environmental data and IT company, is proud to announce its partnership with Met…...
From backup supply to natural infrastructure: what California's new groundwater report reveals
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (189+ words) California's Department of Water Resources has released its most comprehensive groundwater report to date. The Bulletin 118 Update 2025 covers groundwater conditions, use, and management across the state from 2020 to 2024, offering the most detailed assessment yet of a resource that supplies around…...
Study warns data centers may require billions for water infrastructure upgrades
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (325+ words) The study has found that as artificial intelligence and cloud computing grow, facilities that house servers will draw much more water to cool equipment during the hottest days of the year than they do now. These peak demands can be…...
Study reveals underreported greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater systems
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (415+ words) Study reveals underreported greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater systems'Smart Water Magazine Study reveals underreported greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater systems The research team examined reporting from 38 countries across five continents. Twenty-six of the countries were economically developed, while 12 were emerging…...
Vanishing snowpack drives demand for real-time water data
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (485+ words) Winter snowpack serves as a natural reservoir. Snow accumulated through the cold months gradually releases water in spring, sustaining rivers, reservoirs and hydropower systems. That reliability is quickly breaking down. Worldwide, snowfall is declining and more winter precipitation is falling…...
EU allocates €103 million to climate and environment projects across seven countries
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (394+ words) The European Commission has announced more than "103 million in funding for seven strategic projects under the EU's LIFE programme, supporting climate adaptation, environmental protection and circular economy initiatives across Europe. The projects will take place in Finland, France, Greece, the…...
Geospatial information is redefining water management and digital infrastructure at a global scale
1+ week, 5+ day ago (435+ words) Water speaks, and for the first time, thanks to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), we are able to truly listen to it in all its complexity. Visualizing water on a map'who uses it, who needs it and when'makes it possible to…...
How smarter drainage modelling is helping housing developments meet SuDS and planning demands
1+ week, 1+ day ago (627+ words) On March 4th, Smart Water Magazine and Autodesk Water hosted the webinar Efficient Drainage Modelling for Housing Developments: Best Practice Case Study, part of the Autodesk Water Webinar Series. The session brought together industry professionals to discuss how digital tools and…...
Wildfires pose long-term risks to drinking water sources worldwide, study finds
1+ week, 5+ day ago (187+ words) Wildfires can degrade surface water quality for years after flames are extinguished, posing long-term risks for drinking water sources in fire-prone regions around the world, according to a new review led by researchers at the University of British Columbia. Image'adapted…...