Smart Water Magazine

07/09/2025

🌱💧 Switching to Filtralite: efficiency, sustainability, and long-term benefits

Replacing sand with Filtralite in water and wastewater treatment plants delivers both technical and environmental advantages. With its high porosity, low weight, and long lifespan, Filtralite improves filtration efficiency, reduces backwashing, and cuts energy use — lowering operational costs and CO₂ emissions.

✅ Longer filter runs & fewer backwashes
✅ Smaller plant footprint (up to 50% reduction)
✅ Lower OPEX & CAPEX costs
✅ Proven durability of 30+ years

As Geir Norden (R&D Specialist) and Jaran Wood (Environmental Manager) highlight, the switch is seamless and results in immediate operational improvements and long-term sustainability gains.

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In this interview for Smart Water Magazine, Geir Norden and Jaran Wood of Filtralite discuss how their filter media improves water treatment efficiency and sustainability.

07/09/2025

⚡💧 Electric motors powering sustainability in the water sector

From desalination plants to wastewater treatment facilities, energy efficiency is critical. Electric motors are at the heart of these operations, and new technologies are redefining performance, sustainability, and cost savings.

WEG is leading this transformation with high-efficiency motors — from IE3 to IE6 — achieving up to 98% efficiency and enabling water facilities worldwide to cut energy waste, lower emissions, and enhance reliability.

Innovations such as the W80 AXgen Axial Flux Motor and the W23 Sync+Ultra IE6 Motor set new benchmarks in power density, sustainability, and digital integration, already implemented in major projects like Rabigh 3 and 4 desalination plants in Saudi Arabia and facilities across Chile.

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WEG’s high-efficiency motors cut energy use and emissions, driving sustainability in desalination and water treatment plants.

07/09/2025

🌍💧 Water solutions for industry and agriculture: expertise and innovation

Industries and agriculture are the largest water consumers worldwide, facing rising demand, pollution, and outdated infrastructure. Ensuring water security now requires innovative, decentralized, and sustainable solutions.

Almar Water Solutions is at the forefront, integrating advanced technologies in desalination, wastewater reuse, and smart water management to deliver tailor-made solutions that enhance efficiency and resilience.

Two flagship projects highlight this leadership:
🔹 Zuluf (Saudi Arabia): a 185,000 m³/day water treatment plant for the oil & gas sector.
🔹 Centinela (Chile): a 144 km seawater pipeline system securing water for mining operations.

These initiatives reflect Almar’s commitment to R&D, sustainability, and long-term partnerships, shaping the future of industrial and agricultural water security.

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Almar Water Solutions develops smart desalination and treatment projects to secure water for industries and agriculture worldwide.

26/08/2025

⚙️💧 Choosing the right evaporator for wastewater and sludge

From digestate and sludge to manure and complex effluents, evaporation can help reduce volumes, recover valuable resources, or even achieve Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD). But selecting the right system is far from simple — it depends on feed characteristics, energy sources, operating costs, and long-term efficiency.

In SWM Print Edition 26, Arnold Kleijn (HRS Heat Exchangers) explains the critical questions utilities and industries should ask before investing:
✅ MVR vs. traditional evaporation
✅ Heat exchanger design (tubular, corrugated, scraped surface)
✅ Pre-treatment needs for challenging materials
✅ Capex vs. Opex considerations

👉 Read the full article here: https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/hrs-heat-exchangers/choosing-right-evaporator-wastewater-and-sludge

HRS explains how to select the best evaporation method for sludge and digestate, balancing energy use, costs, and performance.

26/08/2025

📡💧 Rising main monitoring: actionable data for smarter decisions

With nearly 10,000 km of rising mains, Anglian Water faces one of the UK’s toughest asset management challenges. Bursts can go unnoticed for long periods, risking serious environmental impact.

By partnering with Badger Meter and deploying more than 1,700 PIPEMINDER-ONE monitors, the utility now detects bursts faster, reduces downtime, saves energy, and extends asset life. This data-driven strategy has already delivered £30,000 in annual savings and is redefining pollution prevention as Anglian transitions from AMP7 to AMP8.

👉 Discover how advanced monitoring and cloud-based insights are transforming rising main management: https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/badger-meter/rising-main-monitoring-delivers-actionable-data

Badger Meter technology helps Anglian Water detect pressure anomalies in rising mains, cutting energy use and pollution risk.

26/08/2025

🚀💧 Zwitterionic membranes: a game-changer for industrial water treatment and reuse

Water scarcity demands disruptive solutions — and ZwitterCo’s technology is redefining the field. Their zwitterionic chemistry-based membranes deliver higher permeability, reduced fouling, and longer lifespans, cutting costs while enabling safe and sustainable water reuse in industries challenged by fats, oils, greases, and organics.

From agribusiness to energy, food production, and waste management, these membranes represent a paradigm shift toward more efficient, sustainable, and circular water management.

👉 Read the full article published in SWM Print Edition 26: https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/zwitterco/zwitterionic-membrane-technology-revolutionising-industrial-water-treatment-and-reuse

ZwitterCo’s membrane technology delivers breakthrough anti-fouling performance, boosting reuse for industrial water resilience.

27/01/2025

In a recent interview, Stefano Vincenzo De Simone, Operational Water Management Solution Area Manager at KISTERS, highlighted the critical role of data validation in the digital transformation of urban water utilities. He emphasized that while advancements in ICT have led to a surge in data generation through increased sensor deployment, ensuring the quality of this data remains a significant challenge. Without proper validation, utilities risk making poor decisions based on inaccurate information, potentially leading to operational inefficiencies and regulatory non-compliance. De Simone advocates for a balanced approach that combines automated validation tools with expert oversight to maintain data integrity and support effective water management strategies.

Stefano Vincenzo De Simone of KISTERS explores how precise data validation ensures operational excellence in urban water utilities.

27/01/2025

Discover how effective risk management can revolutionize water infrastructure projects! By proactively identifying and addressing potential challenges, we can ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, leading to increased client confidence and a significant competitive edge. Embracing risk management not only safeguards our investments but also paves the way for sustainable and resilient water infrastructure. Dive into the full article to explore the transformative benefits and strategies for implementing robust risk management practices in your projects.

Amongst all the existing management tools Managers rely on to succeed, Risk Management may be the one that is taken less advantage of within the infrast...

27/01/2025

Discover how Filtralite® is transforming water treatment! This innovative filter media, made from expanded clay, enhances filtration efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and improves water quality. Its porous structure allows for higher water flow rates and longer filtration cycles, cutting energy costs by up to 75% and water loss by 60%. Additionally, Filtralite® can last twice as long as traditional sand filters, up to 20 years in some cases. By replacing conventional materials like sand and anthracite, Filtralite® not only boosts performance but also reduces the size and cost of new water treatment plants. Embrace the future of water treatment with Filtralite®!

Rodrigo Mello of Saint-Gobain discusses how Filtralite transforms water treatment with efficiency and reduced operational costs.

27/01/2025

is revolutionizing water management through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions. By prioritizing research and development, they've transformed their Service and Aftermarket department into a global services team, enhancing efficiency and strengthening client relationships. Their INGEDRIVE variable speed drives optimize energy consumption, reduce mechanical wear, and extend equipment lifespan, providing precise motor control and system stability. Discover how Ingeteam's innovative approach is shaping the future of the water industry.

Luis Beracoechea of Ingeteam discusses innovative strategies and tailored solutions to optimize efficiency in water management.

27/01/2025

Energy efficiency is crucial for sustainable water management. By optimizing processes and enhancing product quality, industries can produce more water using the same amount of energy, thereby reducing their carbon footprint. Implementing energy-efficient strategies not only lowers operational costs but also contributes to a more sustainable future. For instance, in typical desalination plants, improving the efficiency of high-pressure pumps can lead to significant energy savings and reduced operational expenses. Incorporating these strategies from the design phase is essential to maximize both economic and environmental benefits throughout the plant's lifecycle.

For more insights, read the full article on Smart Water Magazine:

WEG leads with sustainable innovations like high-efficiency motors and the WEGSEE+ tool to reduce costs and carbon footprints.

21/11/2024

Explore the latest edition of – Print Edition !

Immerse yourself in exclusive interviews with leading water experts, insightful opinion pieces, and captivating feature articles. Don’t miss your chance to dive in!
https://smartwatermagazine.com/print-edition/24

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Interviews:
- Kisters
- Garry Tabor & Robert Wurm ().
- Gregg Herrin ().
- Javier Nieto ().
- Luis Beracoechea ().
- Rodrigo Mello (Filtralite / .br).
- (Former Assistant Administrator).
- Jeanne-Astrid Ngako de Foki (African Development Bank).
- Nancy J. Eslick (USAID).

Op-eds:
- Mariano Blanco ().
- Alfonso González (Agenda 21500).
- Jean-Martin Brault ().
- Pablo Infante ().
- @ gillianblythe (Water New Zealand).
- Graham Hawke ().
- Ketan Kothari ().
- Seth Darling ().