International Water Weekly
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Czech Government Moves to Fine Municipalities That Don’t Invest in Infrstructure Maintenance
3 May 2013 - 07:42 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Hundreds of Czech municipalities, especially smaller ones, are not putting aside part of the rates collected for water and sewage services to invest in reconstruction and modernization of their inf
UN Expert Supports Findings of Myanmar’s Rakhine Investigation Commission
3 May 2013 - 08:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MYANMAR, RANGOON — Tomás Ojea Quintana, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar, this week expressed support for the recommendations released by the Rakhine Investigation Commission, a 27-m
Russian Conservation Group Highlights Volga River Pollution
3 May 2013 - 07:42 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MOSCOW, Russia — A new report from Volga Express, a regional conservation group, has drawn attention to the fate of the Volga River basin in central Russia.
World Bank Decides to Give More Funds for Indonesian Water, Sanitation Project
3 May 2013 - 07:54 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The World Bank on May 2 announced additional funding for Indonesia’s Third Water Supply and Sanitation for Low Income Communities project.
Germany, Egypt Sign $252 Million Loan Agreement
3 May 2013 - 07:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Egyptian government on April 28 signed a $225 million USD loan agreement with the German government to fund water, environment and energy projects.
Saudi National Water Company Signs $587 Million Deal With Jeddah Economic Company
3 May 2013 - 07:45 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH — The Saudi National Water Company (NWC) on April 30 signed a $587 million USD supply agreement with the Jeddah Economic Company (JEC).
BASF Awarded European Water Stewardship's Gold-Level Status
3 May 2013 - 09:45 by Local Press Report
TARRAGONA (BASF (press release)) — BASF is the first chemical company to achieve gold-level certification according to the European Water Stewardship (EWS) standard for its production site in Tarragona, Spain.
Canadian Court Hands Chevron Another Victory in Ecuador Pollution Case
3 May 2013 - 09:41 by Local Press Report
ONTARIO (San Francisco Sentinel) — The Ontario Superior Court of Justice stayed an action initiated by the Ecuadorian plaintiffs seeking to have a judgment of an Ecuadorian court against Chevron Corp.
Brazilian Utility to Construct $27.4 Million Pipeline
3 May 2013 - 09:37 by Local Press Report
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Oman Government Reassures Biggest Dam's Safety
3 May 2013 - 10:01 by Local Press Report
MUSCAT (Gulf News) — Oman’s authorities sought to quell rumours that the country’s biggest dam, now holding back a capacity 100 million cubic metres of water after more than a week of torrential rains, is in imminent d
Chinese Hackers Break In to US Dam Database
3 May 2013 - 09:58 by Local Press Report
BEIJING (TG Daily) — Chinese hackers have cracked a US Army database that contains information about the vulnerabilities of thousands of US dams. The database belonged to the US Army Corps of Engineers' National I
Singapore's NTU Earmarks Another $132 Million to Water Research
3 May 2013 - 09:54 by Local Press Report
sinGapore (Asia One) — Another $132 million earmarked for Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI) which has moved to JTC CleanTech Park to have seamless connection with industry. Singapore is know
Armenia Accused of "Green Genocide" of Azerbaijani Lands, Rivers
3 May 2013 - 09:50 by Local Press Report
YEREVAN (Trend News Agency) — The environment and abundant natural resources of the Armenian-occupied Azerbaijani territory have been damaged, environmentalists warn.
Opposition to Mexico’s Independencia Pipeline Continues; PRI Lawmakers Aim to Impeach Sonoro State Governor
2 May 2013 - 08:21 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, HERMOSILLO — Opposition to the controversial Independencia pipeline in Mexico’s Sonora state is continuing even as water fills the reservoir for the now operational pipeline.
Barrick Gold Will Continue Work on Argentina Side of Pascua Lama Mine
2 May 2013 - 08:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Argentina, BUENOS AIRES — Despite being ordered by a Chilean court to stop work on the portion of the Pascua Lama mine that falls within its borders, Canada-based miner Barrick Gold announced this week that it will continue
Greater Mekong Subregion’s Unsustainable Development Threatens Forests, Freshwater: WWF
2 May 2013 - 08:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Bangkok, thailand — Critical natural resources, particularly forests, the Mekong River and its tributaries and many species of flora and fauna are threatened by the rate and type of development in the Greater Mekong S
Sri Lanka Plans $394 Million for Water Supply Improvements
2 May 2013 - 08:19 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka's National Water Supply and Drainage Board plans to invest $394 million USD to improve water supply in the next seven years, board chairman Karunasena Hettiarachchi said this week.
Arab-Israeli Study Looks at Pharmaceuticals in Israel’s Water Supply
2 May 2013 - 08:18 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Israel, JERUSALEM — A joint Arab-Israeli study is investigating the effects of pharmaceutical residues in Israel’s water.
Tarnow Grodkowski Utility Expands Sewage Treatment Plant
2 May 2013 - 08:14 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
WARSAW, Poland — Polish local water utility GRODWiK has announced plans to expand and modernize the sewage treatment plant in Tarnow Grodkowski by mid-2014.
GCC Establishing $1 Billion Food Security Fund in Morocco
2 May 2013 - 08:18 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DOHA, Qatar — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is planning to establish a $1 billion USD Food Security Fund in Morocco, according to Khalil al Khanji, chairman of the Federation of GCC Chambers.
Putin, Poltavchenko Clash Over St. Petersburg Water Debts
2 May 2013 - 08:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Russia, ST. PETERSBURG — St.
International Hydropower Association Accused of Ignoring Indigenous Peoples
2 May 2013 - 09:44 by Local Press Report
KUCHING (Scoop World) — The International Hydropower Association (IHA), an industry body that claims to promote the ‘sustainable’ use of hydroenergy, has come under fire over organizing its upcoming World Congress in Sara
Peruvian Communities Agree on Water, Bird Protections
2 May 2013 - 09:30 by Local Press Report
LIMA (Surf Birds) — Four communities in Peru have agreed on complementary land actions that will protect 930 acres of vital cloud forest and double the size of an increasingly popular bird reserve – generating benef
Macedonia to Spend $5.8 Million on Infrastructure
2 May 2013 - 09:24 by Local Press Report
SKOPJE (SETimes) — In an effort to boost the country's infrastructure, the Macedonian government has earmarked $5.8 million USD for municipalities to use for projects, including construction of water supply, draina
Kuwait to Increase Water, Electricity Charges on Expats
2 May 2013 - 09:15 by Local Press Report
KUWAIT CITY (The Indian Express) — Kuwait plans to increase service charges on foreigners, media reports said today, triggering the ire of the main labour union which also blasted the government for deporting hundreds of expatriates
13 Killed by Flash Floods in Saudi Arabia
2 May 2013 - 09:07 by Local Press Report
RIYADH (The Gulf Today) — Thirteen people have died and four more are missing in Saudi Arabia after downpours caused flash floods in several areas of the kingdom, the civil defence authorities said on Wednesday. Two ot
China Still Tests Bottled Water Based on Soviet Standards
2 May 2013 - 09:59 by Local Press Report
BEIJING (South China Morning News) — China still follows regulations adopted from the Soviet Union to test bottled drinking water, the Beijing News re
Bolivian President Kicks Out USAID
2 May 2013 - 09:55 by Local Press Report
LA PAZ (Red River Radio) — Bolivian President Evo Morales expelled the U.S.
WaterAid, Coke Launch Safe Drinking Water Program in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia
1 May 2013 - 08:13 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
new yorK, ny, united states — International water and sanitation non-profit WaterAid and the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation announced on April 29 that they were teaming up on projects to bring safe potable water to three locations
Chile’s Aguas Andinas Announces $280 Million USD in Investment
1 May 2013 - 08:17 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHILE, SANTIAGO — Chilean water supply and wastewater company Aguas Andinaslast week announced new investment plans totaling $280 million USD.
Russia’s Khakassia Region to Map Utility Provision
1 May 2013 - 08:12 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Russia, ABAKAN — The state government of Russia’s Khakassia region has announced a new project to create an accurate, interactive map of the entire region’s utility provision, covering electricity and gas networks
Peru’s National Sanitation Authority Warns of Human Resources Needs at Waterworks
1 May 2013 - 08:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PERU, LIMA — Peru’s national sanitation authority, SUNASS, aid this week that new investment in water and sanitation infrastructure must be accompanied by investment in human resources.
Indian Official Says Country Could Achieve Near Complete Potable Water Coverage by 2015
1 May 2013 - 08:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Bangkok, thailand — India has reduced the number of households without access to safe drinking water by half since 1990, and is on track to achieve near-universal coverage by 2015, according to Indian Minister of Stat
Iraq to Invest $687 Million USD for Infrastructure Projects in Babil
1 May 2013 - 08:15 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Iraq, BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government has allocated $687 million USD for water, sanitation, irrigation and other infrastructure projects in Babil governorate.
Pakistan to Shift Finances From Diamer-Bhasha to Neelum-Jhelum Project
1 May 2013 - 08:14 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan's Finance and Water and Power ministries have asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to allow it to transfer around $50 million USD earmarked for the delayed $14.5 billion USD Dia
Uganda’s Inspector General Suspends Appointment of Water Company CEO, Citing Donor Concerns
1 May 2013 - 08:14 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan Inspector General of Government Irene Mulyagonja has blocked President Yoweri Museveni’s choice to take over as managing director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), citi
Peru Implementing Irrigation Projects to Export More Food
1 May 2013 - 09:23 by Local Press Report
LIMA (Andina) — Peru is expected to add 120,000 new hectares of farmland in order to increase produce exports the next two to three years, Peruvian Ministry of Agriculture has announced.
Volcanic Sediment in Lake Malawi Overturns Super-Eruption Theory
1 May 2013 - 10:01 by Local Press Report
LONDON (eNews Park Service) — New research has overturned the theory that the Mount Toba super-eruption, which took place at the Indonesian island of Sumatra 75,000 years ago, could have plunged the Earth into a volcanic wint
Quake-Hit Chinese City Resumes Water Supplies
1 May 2013 - 09:47 by Local Press Report
YA'AN (Xinhua) — Water supply has been resumed in Ya'an City, about 10 days after a 7.0-magnitude quake struck the city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said on Wednesday. The quake,
Two Singapore Universities At Top of Lux's Water Research Rankings
1 May 2013 - 09:42 by Local Press Report
sinGapore (Fort Mill Times) — Two Singapore universities top the world in water research while a set of geographically widespread players specialize in key subsets of the water space as water efficiency attains global priority.
