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Publisher's Announcement
25 May 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, WARRENTON, VA — Please note that OOSKAnews Daily Water Briefing will not appear on Monday 28th May because of a public holiday in the United States of America.
Israel: WaterChef, Bircon in Deal for Water Stations
11 Jan 2011 - 08:12 by Local Press Report
Philippines: General Santos City Signs Deal for Water Treatment Project
6 Jan 2011 - 19:16 by Local Press Report
Swiss Government, EBRD Provide $16.8 Million USD for Bishkek Water Co.
30 Dec 2010 - 16:20 by Local Press Report
Delices Water Supply Project Starts
27 Dec 2010 - 17:51 by Local Press Report
ROSEAU (Dominica News Online) — The Dominica Water and Sewage Company (DOWASCO) started work on the Delices Water Supply Project.
"This system will include the construction of a new intake,
A Note From the Publisher
15 Dec 2010 - 14:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, WARRENTON, VA — Welcome to this week's issue of OOSKAnews Weekly Water Report, Eastern Europe and Former Soviet Union.
This note is to remind readers that we're tak- ing a week off
Tabasco Industry Group Calls for Delivery of Water Plan
15 Dec 2010 - 14:35 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, VILLAHERMOSA — Private enterprise will follow up on negotiations between the state and federal government to see that the 2011 water plan is carried out, said consulting President of
Water, Agriculture Require $531 Billion USD to Cope With Climate Change
15 Dec 2010 - 14:35 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, CANCUN — Coping with climate change will cost the agricultural and water sectors worldwide $531 billion USD over the next 20
Central Asia Studies International Experience
15 Dec 2010 - 14:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Kazakhstan, ALMATY — Current problems with water resources management can be resolved only when the interests of all states in the
New Executive Board for Sofia Water
15 Dec 2010 - 14:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SOFIA, Bulgaria — ^j ofia Water, the water concessionaire in the Bulgaria capital, now has a new executive board, the company announced.
The change comes following the change in
Petersburg Vodokanal to Pre-Qualify Companies for Neva Program
15 Dec 2010 - 14:23 by Local Press Report
LONDON, Russia (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — The State Unitary Enterprise Vodokanal of St. Petersburg, is pre-qualifying firms to bid for a tender for a contract under the Neva Direct Discharges Closure Program. Equipment to be supplied
Warning Bells in Delhi as Taps Run Dry and Groundwater Depleting Fast
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — T he Delhi state government is warning that the gap between supply and demand in the state will increase in the years to come.
Water supply was 810 million gallons per day in 2009. Demand
Water Security, Management Key to Development in Afghanistan
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KABUL, Afghamstan — Security and management of water resources are critical to Afghanistan's development, according to officials who spoke at a conference to discuss improvements in Afghanistan's water management.
Legislator Pushed for Creation of Single Water Agency
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by Local Press Report
MANILA, Philippines (Manila Bulletin (Philippines)) — Bagong Henerasyon party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy is calling for creation of a single water agency to address future sourcing concerns and lack of access to potable water in the country.
Asian Researchers Lead the World in Nanofiltration
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by Local Press Report
OH, COLUMBUS (Chemical Abstracts) — Water scarcity is driving innovation in water filtration technology in Asia, with Asian researchers leading the world in patent activity related to nanofiltration, according to a report by the Chemi
Lodz Expects Major Increase in Tap Water Prices
8 Dec 2010 - 14:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Poland, LODZ — T he cost of tap water delivery and sewage outflow access in the Polish city of Lodz could increase by 17 percent to some $32 USD annually.
WMO to Work With Caribbean Countries
8 Dec 2010 - 14:35 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — The World Metrological Organization (WMO) will work with Caribbean Countries to build an educational curriculum that will teach citizens about hydrological cycles by 2012.
Wa Water Systems at Risk of Collapsing
6 Dec 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
WA (GNA (Ghana)) — Sixteen of the 17 piped water systems installed in the Upper West Region at Busa, in Wa municipality are dysfunctional and could collapse within the next five years, according to Worlanyo K.
Water a Business Risk, Opportunity for Companies, Finds CDP Survey
24 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — || ne in five of the world's companies using the largest amounts of water are facing business constraints due to droughts and other
Russia Concerned About Freshwater Preservation
24 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
MOSCOW (Voice of Russia) — Russia is concerned about freshwater preservation, Natural Resources Minister Yuri Trutnev said in an address to the lower house of the Russian Parliament.
Businesses Globally Face Increased Water-Related Risks
24 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
SOUTH AFRICA, CAPE TOWN (Circle of Blue Water News) — Businesses worldwide face increasing water-related risks, according to a new guide by the U.N. Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate. The Guide to Responsible Business Engagement —
St. Elizabeth Councilors Criticize Black Water River Project
24 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
The St. Elizabeth Parish Council is criticizing the parties responsible for locating the town's water supply system at the edge of the Upper Black River Morass.
Businesses Globally Face Increased Water-Related Risks
24 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
SOUTH AFRICA, CAPE TOWN (Circle of Blue Water News) — Businesses worldwide face increasing water-related risks, according to a new guide by the U.N. Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate. The Guide to Responsible Business Engagement —
India's New Water Policy to Cover Better Usage Regulation, Pricing
22 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — I ndia's federal government is working on a new water policy that is expected to regulate how the resource is used by various sectors in the country.
Water a Business Risk, Opportunity for Companies, Finds CDP Survey
22 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — One in five of the world's companies using the largest amounts of water are facing business constraints due to droughts and other shortages, flooding and
SPML Infra Eyes Water Companies for Takeover in Asian Markets
22 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, KolKata — Indian infrastructure development company SPML Infra Limited is eying acquisitions to grow its presence in the water business. The company has allocated at least
Asia Looks to Its Irrigation Systems in Quest for Food Security
22 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Bangkok, thailand — w ith an eye on food security, Asian countries are focusing on current — and in some places deteriorating — irrigation systems as a way to ensure adequate food production.
Water a Business Risk, Opportunity for Companies, Finds CDP Survey
22 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — One in five of the world's companies using the largest amounts of water are facing business constraints due to droughts and other shortages, flooding and
Businesses Globally Face Increased Water-Related Risks
22 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
CAPE TOWN (Circle of Blue Water News) — Businesses worldwide face increasing water-related risks, according to a new guide by the U.N. Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate. The Guide to Responsible Business Engagement —
Luanda Needs to Increase Water Treatment, Reserves
22 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
ANGOLA, LUANDA (ANGOP (Angola)) — Secretary of State for Water Luis Filipe da Silva highlighted the need for increase water treatment and storage during a workshop on November 16.
Businesses Globally Face Increased Water-Related Risks
22 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by Local Press Report
SOUTH AFRICA, CAPE TOWN (Circle of Blue Water News) — Businesses worldwide face increasing water-related risks, according to a new guide by the U.N. Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate. The Guide to Responsible Business Engagement —
Pentair Foundation Supports Bangladesh Water Project
22 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by Local Press Report
Bangladesh, MN, MINNEAPOLIS (Pentair) — Pentair, Inc.
Mexican Forum Calls for New Policies
17 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, MEXICO CITY — The Mexican federal government must change its policy on water or face severe shortages in many regions in the not so distant future, which could lead to social conflict, said Universidad
Legal Wrangling Holds Up Klaipedos Vanduo Project
17 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Lithuania, VILNIUS — Klaipedos Vanduo, the regional water management company operating in the seaport city of Klaipeda, faces problems with its planned construction of a new drinking water improvement facility.
Conagua, SACM Officials Study LA Sewage System
17 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
CA, LOS ANGELES (International Visitors Council of Los Angeles) — Representatives of Mexico's National Water Commission (CONAGUA) and Mexico City's Government Water System (SACM) visited Los Angeles last week to study efficient water systems and technologies.
Georgia to Receive Over $4.8 Billion USD From 20082013
17 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
GEORGIA, TBILISI (The Financial (Georgia)) — Georgia will receive a total of over $4.8 billion USD in support and funding from donor organizations and countries between 2008 and 2013. Most of the funds will go
Tabreed Profits Up 74 Percent
15 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — Net profits for the National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) were up 74 percent in the first three quarters of 2010, reaching $33.5 million USD.
Asian Countries Need Creative Solutions to Infrastructure Problems
15 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by Local Press Report
YOKOHAMA (Asian Development Bank) — Asian countries need to be creative in finding ways to tap savings and to mobilize private sector support for new infrastructure, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Haruhiko Kuroda.
Japanese Firms Interested in RedDead Canal
15 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
TOKYO (Jordan Times) — Several Japanese technology firms have expressed interest in the Red Sea-Dead Sea canal project, said Koichi Sato, deputy director of water industry and infrastructure systems.
Japanese Firms Interested in RedDead Canal
15 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by Local Press Report
TOKYO, Japan (Jordan Times) — Several Japanese technology firms have expressed interest in the Red Sea-Dead Sea canal project, said Koichi Sato, deputy director of water industry and infrastructure systems.
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