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1 Aug 2022 RABAT
Morocco Imposes New Restrictions
Recent data has revealed alarming figures pertaining to the water deficit recorded at various water basins in the country. The National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water has admitted its inability to provide 54 cities and centres with drinking water in this summer. Environmental factors, high demands and over-exploitation of groundwater for farming cited.
1 Aug 2022 TOKYO
Regulator Approves Release
The IAEA says the release, which will take place over many years and is not expected to begin before spring 2023, meets international standards and "will not cause any harm to the environment".
1 Aug 2022 BETHLEHEM PA, United States
New Study Confirms Health Hazard Related To Lead In Water
New data reveals robust evidence of adverse health impacts of lead contaminated water. Among the findings: prenatal lead exposure increased the chance of low-birth-weight by 18% and increased the probability of preterm birth by 19%.
1 Aug 2022 BAGHDAD
Provincial Government Defies Orders, Opens Euphrates Water Gate
Violations over water shares are becoming a nearly daily occurrence throughout Iraq, with claims that provinces are not receiving enough water. The government has not taken enough measures to deter such practices, which has only encouraged violations.
1 Aug 2022 CAIRO, Egypt
EU Grants $120 Million USD To Support Egypt’s Water And Energy Sectors
Financing will support two key sectors to deliver ambitious plans that aim to accelerate sustainable management of water resources and further develop desalination and wastewater treatment projects.
30 Jul 2022 YORK, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical Waste Endangering World’s Rivers
Forty-three percent of the world's rivers have levels of pharmaceutical pollution that are of concern.
28 Jul 2022 AMHERST MA, United States
Study Assesses Impact Of Lithium Mining On Water Resources
Lithium mining does reduce groundwater availability, but to a lesser extent than other sectors. The study focused on whether water supply would restock levels to compensate mining activity and found that this may depend on how old the water is, given that the recharge times for most aquifers in the
28 Jul 2022 DELHI, India
Dangerous Levels Of Toxic Chemical Found In Indian Drinking Water
Levels of Nonylphenol ranging from 29.1 parts per billion (ppb) to 80.5 ppb were found in 15 samples taken across the country. A safe level is considered to be 0.33 ppb.
28 Jul 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States
SDG 6 Special Event At The High-Level Political Forum
A safe and prosperous society depends on public health and those societies with better access to basic services are better equipped to cope with disruptions such as the pandemic. Leaders call for more strategic directions.
28 Jul 2022 COPENHAGEN, Denmark
European Environment Agency Recommends Circularity In Wastewater Treatment
In a new report the European Environment Agency (EEA) recommends initiatives towards achieving circularity in wastewater treatment and focuses on urban water treatment facilities.
28 Jul 2022 BEIJING, China
China Gradually Adapting To Climate Change
Exceptionally heavy rainfall in May and June has been succeeded by exceptionally high temperatures in July. New policy documents emphasize monitoring climate risks in key productive sectors.
3 Jul 2022 MEXICO CITY, Mexico
Federal Support To Incentivise Water Conservation
Mexico government announces support to incentivise water conservation.