The international exhibition for water purification, desalination and wastewater treatment kicks off
The International Exhibition for Water Purification, Desalination and Sewage Treatment – WATREX Expo kicked off with the participation of more than 120 international and local companies in the field of water purification, in the presence of Dr. South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, and Finland. The participants praised the organization of the exhibition, stressing that it is the […]
Morocco to receive US $103M for drinking water and sanitation project
Morocco is set to receive a sum of US $103M loan form the French Development Agency (AFD) to finance drinking water and sanitation projects in the areas served by five autonomous authorities in the Cherifian Kingdom. According to the French financial institution, the project agreements inked are part of a programme in favour of several […]
Water crisis hits Pindiites hard
Rawalpindi : The water shortage has perturbed the residents of various areas including Mubarak Lane, Munawar Colony, Dhoke Jumma, Ghakar Street Mehmoodabad at Adiala Road, and its adjoining areas as no substitute arrangements were made by the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) to meet the shortage of water in the area. The locals namely Rizwan […]
Water the life-sustaining liquid — conserve it
16 May 2022 | 05:20am IST Water the life-sustaining liquid — conserve it The United Nations (UN) has recognised access to water as a basic human right, stating that water is a social and cultural good, not merely an economic commodity. Since ancient times, water has been recognised universally as an invaluable resource. In […]
CA drought: SLO County cities to declare water shortages
As severe drought conditions continue to hammer San Luis Obispo County, some cities and towns are requiring residents to cut back on water use — while others say they still have plenty to supply. Some cities, such as Pismo Beach and Morro Bay, have declared so-called “severely restricted water supply conditions,” while other communities, such […]
Laois Nationalist — Improved water supply on the way for Ratheniska
By Joe Barrett Irish Water has announced that, “before the first half of the year is out customers in Easter Hill, Ratheniska, will have a much-improved water supply.” That was the promise made by the water utility when it announced plans to replace old water mains along the R427 road in Ratheniska with works […]
The art of water pollution
Artist Dave Fadden and his painting, “Water is Life,” at his studio in Onchiota. Photo by Mike Lynch Artists collaborate on exhibit that highlights threats to Champlain Basin By Karen Bjornland Ask David Fadden about water pollution and he shares a story from his childhood in Onchiota. When he was about 7, he went walking with […]
China records Salmonella outbreak from contaminated water
A waterborne typhoid fever outbreak sickened more than 20 people in China earlier this year. The outbreak involved 23 patients in an apartment in Changping District in Beijing and was caused by extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Salmonella Typhi through a polluted water supply. It was the first report of a waterborne outbreak caused by XDR Salmonella Typhi in the country, […]
Pir Koh residents up in arms over cholera outbreak, water scarcity – Newspaper
QUETTA: People deprived of clean drinking water and facing a cholera outbreak in the Pir Koh gas field area of Dera Bugti district took out a protest rally and staged a sit-in on Saturday. People took to the roads in droves, carrying banners and placards inscribed with their demands. They chanted slogans against the government […]
bmc: City’s Water Woes To End Today: Bmc | Bhopal News
Bhopal: Some 10 lakh city residents, who faced a complete water supply shutdown, will receive regular water supply from Sunday, according to Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC).“Pumps are running from Saturday morning. Flushing is being carried out. Out of nine, testing for six valves has been completed. All valves would be tested before midnight and affected […]