Searching for clean water in Gaza – Gaza There is no simple narrative about water and sanitation in the State of Palestine. It’s one about Gaza, the West Bank, and multiple contexts within each. But for a child – or a family — it’s access to safe water and sanitation that ultimately matters. That’s why, after three years working in the State of Palestine, I wanted to reflect on the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) story and what UNICEF and partners are doing within the complex challenges. (LINK). Searching for clean water in Gaza – GazaDME GmbH2019-01-11T05:08:21+01:00
‘Jordan has invested $56mln in desalination projects over past 3 years’ – Jordan The Ministry of Water and Irrigation has implemented desalination projects worth JD40 million which have generated 3,500 cubic metres of water per hour over the past three years, a senior government official said on Tuesday. The projects included the construction of new desalination plants and the rehabilitation of existing ones, Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abul Saud said in a statement e-mailed to The Jordan Times. (LINK). ‘Jordan has invested $56mln in desalination projects over past 3 years’ – JordanDME GmbH2019-01-10T13:34:15+01:00
UN says Gulf’s thirst for water causing toxic brine problem Saudi Arabia isn’t just the world’s top crude oil exporter. It’s also the biggest producer of a toxic effluent that’s the byproduct of slaking the desert kingdom’s thirst for water. United Nations scientists warned Tuesday that desalination in Saudi Arabia and other countries is creating huge volumes of chemical-laced brine that risks contaminating food chains if left untreated. The problem is most acute in the Middle East and North Africa, which account for two-thirds of the world’s water contaminated by […] UN says Gulf’s thirst for water causing toxic brine problemDME GmbH2019-01-09T12:47:49+01:00
REVEALED: SA’s billion dollar water torture – Australia Former SA Water chair, Essential Services Commissioner and ETSA CEO Lew Owens was last year appointed by Treasurer Rob Lucas to oversee an independent inquiry into water pricing in SA. InDaily can reveal that Owens has distributed an interim report to stakeholders – entitled “A Cautious Conclusion” – whose economic modelling suggests the valuation of SA Water’s asset base has likely been overstated by at least $421 million – and as much as $1.071 billion. (LINK). REVEALED: SA’s billion dollar water torture – AustraliaDME GmbH2019-01-08T12:51:02+01:00
Recycling water Chennai’s only hope – Chennai CHENNAI: Chennai’s water woes are legendary. That 2019 too marks another year of crisis is sadly little cause for surprise. The Northeast Monsoon failed in 2018. There is only enough water in the city’s reservoirs to meet drinking water needs for the next five months. With erratic rainfall patterns becoming the new normal and Chennai’s groundwater having been exploited to dangerous depths, is there a long-term solution to the almost perennial crisis? (LINK). Recycling water Chennai’s only hope – ChennaiDME GmbH2019-01-07T11:17:26+01:00
How Israel swims against tide of worldwide water crisis – Israel Israel has solved its water crisis! That’s a typical headline about Israel’s world-leading smart water management and advanced water technology. As I sipped freshly desalinated Mediterranean water at the world’s largest seawater desalination plant, the brilliance of Israel’s many-pronged approach was as clear as the H2O in my paper cup. But if residents, farmers and tourists in the Holy Land never worry about the tap running dry, that’s only because Israel invests huge amounts of money and brainpower to stay one step ahead […] How Israel swims against tide of worldwide water crisis – IsraelDME GmbH2019-01-06T12:37:13+01:00
Emergency cutback at Point Lisas desalination plant – Point Lisas – Trinidad CUSTOMERS in parts of Central and South/West Trinidad will experience a disruption in their regular pipe-borne water supply because of a cutback in production at the Point Lisas desalination plant. A release from the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said the plant was producing ten million gallons per day (mgd), just 25 per cent of its capacity. (LINK). Emergency cutback at Point Lisas desalination plant – Point Lisas – TrinidadDME GmbH2019-01-05T12:23:17+01:00
Bahrain’s Al Dur Power & Water Company in $1.3bn refinancing – Bahrain Al Dur Power & Water Company, one of the largest power generation and water desalination companies in Bahrain, has announced to close a US$1.3bn refinancing, replacing the one originally provided in 2009. The new financing was provided by a syndicate of 20 banks including local, regional and international banks. The refinancing facilities extend up to 14 years and include US$450mn of conventional facilities and US$850mn of Islamic facilities. (LINK). Bahrain’s Al Dur Power & Water Company in $1.3bn refinancing – BahrainDME GmbH2019-01-03T11:06:04+01:00
WASA: Point Lisas Plant still down, residents urged to manage water – Trinidad The Water and Sewerage Authority is advising customers who are currently without a pipe-borne water supply in parts of Central and South West Trinidad, that this is due to ongoing problems at the Point Lisas Desalination Plant. WASA issued a statement on Monday evening, noting that partial operation of the facility was achieved on December 4 after the initial disruption on December 3. (LINK). WASA: Point Lisas Plant still down, residents urged to manage water – TrinidadDME GmbH2019-01-02T09:43:23+01:00
Welcome Rains Arrive In Israel as Threat of Sixth Year of Drought Looms – Israel A massive storm front that arrived in Israel on Thursday brought with it heavy downpours spread from the north to the south, helping to abate a six-year drought that has severely depleted the Kinneret. The storm system was accompanied by a significant drop in temperatures and risk of flooding in the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea region and the Jordan Valley. Authorities warned travelers to beware of flash floods in those areas, and issued an advisory to avoid driving on flooded roads, to adjust driving speeds […] Welcome Rains Arrive In Israel as Threat of Sixth Year of Drought Looms – IsraelDME GmbH2019-01-01T12:13:35+01:00