Water Quality and Wastewater
2021-01-21
Good water quality is essential to human health, social and economic development, and the ecosystem. However, as populations grow and natural environments become degraded, ensuring there are sufficient and safe water supplies for everyone is becoming increasingly challenging. A major part of the solution is to produce less pollution and improve the way we manage wastewater.+ read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed massive health and economic burdens on communities around the world, and no sector of society is going untouched, including the vitally important water sector. The full extent of impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the water sector are still emerging, but one area that has come to the fore is the effect on municipal water demand. + read more
Expanding water treatment globally is not only a key enabler for creating a better world for humankind. Water treatment can also contribute to fighting climate change and reduced CO2/GHG emission; the term ‘greenhouse gases’ (GHG) in this blog refers to all 3 components. Typically, the key components in water treatment emissions are methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and CO2. CO2 results from the energy consumed.+ read more
Imagine a Day Without Water
2020-10-21
The Social Cost of Water Pollution
2020-09-25
Water is a ubiquitous natural resource that directly affects our daily lives. We consume water directly, utilize it for household production activities, and enjoy it for recreational and aesthetic purposes. Water also supports wildlife and biodiversity near our homes and communities and is used in the production of food and most consumer products—few manufacturing processes do not employ water in some manner. Additionally, natural streams and lakes can generate value simply through their existence and/or preservation in natural states. + read more
Water, Economics and Finance
2020-09-21
Water, Economics and Finance
Almost two in three people lacking access to safe drinking water survive on less than $2 a day and one in three on less than $1 a day. More than 660 million people without adequate sanitation live on less than $2 a day, and more than 385 million on less than $1 a day. This evidence highlights clearly the financing difficulties of improving access through household investment. + read more
No water, no business
2020-09-04
“Water for all” is the theme of this year’s World Water Week, the largest global water event, which takes place in Stockholm at the end of August every year.
But the world is way off track when it comes to SDG6 — ensuring water for all. Today, nearly 2 billion people live in areas at risk from severe water scarcity, while two-thirds of the world’s population face water shortages for at least one month each year. + read more
The event organized by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) assembles over 500 co-convening organizations and 4,000 participants from more than 130 countries in Stockholm every year and is considered as the most influential movement focused on transforming global water challenges, and provides the biggest platform for countries to exchange views on how to work together to address the challenges facing the water sector, to learn about new technologies, and to share best practices and learn from each other.+ read more
Water and Health
2020-08-18
In terms of health, the quality of drinking water is determined by the amount of minerals contained in the water. They should be at suitable level for human consumption and not pose any health risks. In developing countries, about 80% of the diseases and one-third of the deaths are caused by unsafe water consumption.
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