Latest Water conservation and supply News
CIWEM secures successful ISO14001 recertification for its environmental management system
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management has successfully achieved recertification of its environmental management system (EMS) to the internationally recognised ISO14001 standard. CIWEM is one of a small number of professional bodies to operate an independently accredited EMS and the only chartered environmental body to do so. The system of continual improvement helps the Institution to reduce its environmental impacts... [more]
International Water Summit launched in Abu Dhabi
The launch of the International Water Summit was announced collaboratively in january by the Abu Dhabi government, Masdar and the International Water Association, providing a global platform to discuss and find solutions to the global challenges of water scarcity and security. The inaugural summit will take place alongside the World Future Energy Summit 2013 in Abu Dhabi. “The launch of the International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi is a bold and... [more]
Use and capacity of Global Hydropower increases
Industrialized and developing countries continue to rely on their critical water resources as a renewable electricity source. Global use of hydropower increased more than 5 percent between 2009 and 2010, according to recent research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. Hydropower use reached a record 3,427 terawatt-hours, or about 16.1 percent of global electricity consumption, by the end of 2010, conti... [more]
Chartered Recognition for Environmentally Focussed Water Professionals
Three water industry professionals have recently become Chartered Environmentalists through the Institute of Water. The Chartered Environmentalist qualification is now the recognised standard of excellence for environmental practitioners. To be awarded the status practitioners must be able to demonstrate competence against key criteria including the ability to analyse and evaluate problems from an environmental perspective and being able to d... [more]
The water challenge – How ISO standards help
ISO’s solutions for addressing vital global water challenges are the subject of a new brochure, ISO & water. The four-page document provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help. Although essential for life, water supplies are burdened by drought, water shortages, climate change, contamination and pollution, the requirements of large cities, intensive irrigation and a growing population with higher stan... [more]
Other Water conservation and supply news and reviews
January Storms Boost Water Supply
Late-January storms enhanced the water supply outlook for the summer, according to a Natural Resources Conservation Service report.
Groundwater group, conservation experts organize Amarillo symposium
The Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District and multiple businesses and agencies have teamed to bring experts from across the region and state to share water conservation wisdom Wednesday at a symposium in Amarillo.
Water district to consider Stage 4 restrictions
Just two months after implementing Stage 3 water restrictions, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is considering going to Stage 4 -- the highest level of water conservation measures.
States to be advised to set up integrated water supply depts
Business Line For regional water supply schemes: (From left) Dr A. Ravindra, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Karnataka and Chairman, CSD; Mr Jagadish Shettar, State Minister for Rural Development; Dr Glen T. Daigger, President, International Water Association, and Dr Sudhir Krishna, IAS, Secretary, Union Ministry of Urban Development, at the inauguration of the Bangalore World Water Summit ...
Carlsbad residents urged to begin water conservation measures now
By Stella Davis Current-Argus Staff Writer CARLSBAD — With summer just around the corner and the continued drought, city leaders are urging resident and commercial water users to voluntarily start cutting back on water usage now.
Water supply concerns delay drought revisions
City councilmembers voted to delay revisions of the city’s drought response plan due to concerns surrounding the availability of water in the San Marcos community. The City of San Marcos and most of southern Texas has been suffering from various stages of drought. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predictions suggest the drought will persist well into the summer of 2012. Texas ...
Water supply issue faces hurdle
A PROJECT which will secure the Bowen Basin's water supply has overcome another hurdle.
Districts mull farmers' water use
Two water conservation districts in the region are considering softening rules put in place to control agricultural water use under the 50-year regional water plan.
SJRA, Willis receive $178M in water loans
The San Jacinto River Authority and city of Willis received more than $178 million in state loans Thursday to finance their respective water supply projects.
TRC: Water Supply Adequate to Support Eagle Ford Activity
Enough water appears to exist in South Texas' Carrizo Wilcox aquifer to support hydraulic fracturing and other oil and gas drilling activity in the Eagle Ford shale play, the Texas Railroad Commission (TRC) reported Thursday.
