infrastructure
Resilient Water Resources: A Water UK Innovation Hub
Event Location:London, EnglandStart Date:20 June 2012End Date:20 June 2012Link:Official WebsiteDescription:Water UK's updated innovation hub has been specifically developed to address these issues in an engaging, dynamic environment. Through debate and discussion, the day will provide a unique focus for the major challenges the sector faces and will report on the shape of the industry to come.
Unfortunately, You Can’t Get Your Water over WiFi
A big study was released describing the attention our water infrastructure needs in the next 25 years — and the headline number was that we need to spend $1 trillion on the pipes that bring us drinking water.
Now, $1 trillion is serious money. That’s more than the total Defense Department budget — although to be fair, the Pentagon spends $1 trillion in 18 months, and the water pipes need $1 trillion over 300 months.
Still: $1 trillion.
We need to spend that on water pipes, huh?
Water and Wastewater Construction: Continued Gloom or Future Boom?
The state of water and wastewater infrastructure in the United States is a much discussed and lamented topic these days. With funding needs estimated in the ballpark of $600 billion over the next 20 years, coupled with the economic downturn and reduced federal funding, the task of repairing our aging infrastructure seems daunting if not insurmountable.
Aging water infrastructure burdens U.S. economy
Aging water infrastructure will cost U.S. businesses $147 billion over the next decade, a new report from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) found. America's water and wastewater infrastructure systems are aging and overburdened, with many of them built around the turn of the century. Unless new investments are made, by 2020 unreliable and insufficient water infrastructure will cost the average American household $900 a year in higher water rates and lower wages.
ReplySIDISA 2012
Event Location:Milan, ItalyStart Date:26 June 2012End Date:29 June 2012Link:Official WebsiteDescription:ANDIS organises the next National Conference in Milan, in cooperation with the Environmental Section of the Department of Environmental, Hydraulic, Infrastructure and Survey Engineering of Politecnico di Milano. The Conference will span over four days and will begin with a plenary session during which renowned scientists will focus on environmental pollution control key issues. In the following three days parallel sessions will be held on specific themes.
Water Utilities East Africa
Event Location:Kampala, UGANDAStart Date:05 September 2011End Date:07 September 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:Water Utilities East Africa will demonstrate how utilities can optimise their performance by improving infrastructure, maintenance, resource management and revenue collection. Whether you are an industry veteran or a newcomer to this exciting field, interaction with other attendees at Water Utilities East Africa will reveal market proven best practises.
AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition 2011
Event Location:Washington, DC, USStart Date:12 June 2011End Date:16 June 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:Now more than ever, the water community depends on the products and services you provide. We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C., next year for ACE11. Learn how to secure your exhibit space for ACE11—and save money by taking advantage of the early savings offered.
Investing in Infrastructure 2011
Event Location:London, UKStart Date:28 September 2011End Date:28 September 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:Investing in Infrastructure will bring together thinking from across the utilities on where the priorities are and how we can collaborate to ensure appropriate investment vehicles for future investment.
The launch of the Water UK Investing in Infrastructure 2010 conference proved a huge success and generated many thought-provoking ideas and questions relevant to the whole utilities sector.
CIWEM International Event - Water Management in Europe
Event Location:World Trade Centre, Lille, FranceStart Date:22 February 2012End Date:23 February 2012Link:Official WebsiteDescription:CIWEM with the support of EWA, European Water Association and ASTEE, Association Scientifique et Technique pour l'Eau et l'Environnement, is organising a two day international conference. The aim is to provide an opportunity to share experiences and to gain feedback on innovative practical solutions and relevant applied research on key topics, and to explore the key challenges facing European countries today.
Water Authority Owed U.S.$14 Million in Unpaid Bills
Farmers owe the Zimbabwe National Water Authority US$14 million in unpaid bills, the utility has said.
Many irrigating farmers in the seven catchment areas of Zimbabwe have not been paying for the service.
Zinwa public relations manager Mrs Marjorie Munyonga last week said they were failing to adequately prepare for the winter cropping season due to farmers' non-payment.
"We are currently preparing for the winter cropping season through registering farmers for water use as well as maintaining water infrastructure like dams and canals.
ReplyCoastal, Marine Structures and Breakwaters
Event Location:Sydney, AustraliaStart Date:16 March 2011End Date:17 March 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:Our aim is to ensure best practice in the design, operation, constructionand sustainability of marine infrastructure. This forum will discuss and debate the advancement of the maritime industry.
Enabling the Way to a Sustainable Future
Standardization has an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy.
This presentation was part of the 2010 International Emerging Technology Symposium, a two-day event that provided participants with an opportunity to view presentations and engage in timely discussions on how the water utility, manufacturing, engineering, and trade industries have found solutions through emerging technologies in the water efficiency, plumbing and mechanical industries.
Cow Sh*t to Clean Water
Collection, harvesting, India, infrastructure, TED, water.
Anupam Mishra: The ancient ingenuity of water harvesting
Water, harvesting, collection, infrastructure, TED, India.