
The most important 8 water industry news for the 2nd week of October
DEWA encourages more climate financing through the important projects

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) backs the wise leadership’s directives to build a sustainable economy that serves the UAE’s national objectives.
This is conducted through partnering with the private sector for establishing globally leading clean and renewable energy projects, as well as through the organization of global events that contribute to attracting investments to support sustainability in the UAE and the region.
DEWA has committed itself to strengthening public and private sector participation in meeting global climate commitments and increasing climate financing.
Source : Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
The EPA is not going to mandate cyber defense inspections for water utilities

According to Yahoo Finance, the EPA has withdrawn its demand for states to evaluate the cybersecurity and integrity of public water system programs.
Despite the agency’s emphasis on the important nature of cybersecurity safeguards for the public water industry, this decision followed a legal challenge to the rule by Republican-led states.
Republican state attorneys opposing the proposed regulations claiming that the increased inspections would overburden state regulators.Source : EPA
WMO advocates for improved monitoring of increasingly astray water cycle

According to a recent World Meteorological Organization findings that gives a thorough evaluation of world water resources, the hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and human activities.
Improved monitoring, data sharing, cross-border collaboration, and water resource assessments must be implemented as well as an increase in investments to accomplish this.
This is critical to assist society in dealing with increasing water extremes of too much or too little, according to their findings .
Source : world meteorological organization ( WMO )
CAF is carrying out a $10 million flood relief project in Trinidad and Tobago

This project, carried out by CAF (Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean), is part of the government’s implementation of the National Climate Change Policy, which seeks to better adapt to the effects of climate change and hazards associated with climate change, which are expected to result in more intense rainfall in Trinidad and Tobago but less cumulative rainfall over time.
The activities will be directed by the University of the West Indies, and it is the University’s largest grant to date.
Source : The development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean ( CAF)
Adler and Allan’s newly formed water division has appointed David Jarvis as Operations and Commercial Director

David will support the growth strategy across the Adler and Allan portfolio, concentrating on providing excellent service to its customers through operational delivery.
David joined a Severn Trent development course in 2010 that encompassed operational and business change in water and wastewater treatment.
He spent the following nine years leading operational business units and implementing change programs in metering, labor management, and field operations in both water and wastewater.
Source : Adler and Allan Environmental Risk Reduction
The Loch Ness Monster project for Sustainable water supply for Loch Ness communities
Members of the communities of Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston, as well as Scottish Water and its key supply chain partners, gathered the local MSP to celebrate the completion of a ‘monster’ project aimed at transforming the area’s water supply.
In recent years, Scottish Water’s capital investment delivery partner ESD has completed a considerably more substantial improve of the drinking water infrastructure in the two Great Glen communities, with RSE (Ross-shire Engineering) supplying the new WTW at its heart.
Source : Scottish Water
Thames Water has completed the final part of a £21.1 million water mains pipe restoration in North London

Thames Water has started the last stages of its project to upgrade water pipes in North East London. The multi-million-pound improvement, which consists of three big trunk mains, will enhance resilience through the local area and keep taps flowing for customers.
Around 1.2km of water pipes on Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park Road, Queens Drive, and Myddleton Avenue have been upgraded. The Seven Sisters Road pipe replacement restored 17 leaks.
Source : Thames Water
A £4 million have been set aside for local sewage treatment works

Improvements to two sewage treatment works between Darlington and Stockton will aid in the protection of local watercourses.
Northumbrian Water is investing £2.8 million in sewage treatment works (STW) renovations at Carlton and Redmarshall, which will eventually aid to improve water quality in Whitton Beck and downstream at Billingham Beck.
Work began in September by the water company’s partner, Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB), and is expected to be completed in May 2024.
Source : Northumbrian Water