A desalination plant in La Guajira sparks hopes of solving crippling water crisis – La Guajir – Colombia – South America On the arid plains of Colombia’s northeastern peninsula, the mostly indigenous communities are lucky if it rains twice a year. Some years, it doesn’t rain at all. Brutal droughts, caused by El Niño, have taken a heavy on toll on Colombia’s largest indigenous group – the Wayuu people – 400,000 of which inhabit the Department of Guajira. Rivers and tributaries have run dry, leaving scarce water for human consumption, agriculture and basic sanitation. Many communities have to travel several hours on foot to buy expensive water delivered by government-contracted […] A desalination plant in La Guajira sparks hopes of solving crippling water crisis – La Guajir – Colombia – South AmericaDME GmbH2018-09-19T17:22:16+02:00
Israel Looks to Rainy Winter to Alleviate Ravages of Drought – Tel Aviv – Israel A series of drought years have so ravaged northern Israel’s water supply that even a winter of plentiful rain will not suffice to reverse the situation, according The Times of Israel. In fact, the Israel Water Authority forecasts better-than-average rainfall this coming winter; but after five years of severe drought, it won’t be enough to bring reservoir levels back to anywhere near normal. “The aggregate shortage over the past five years of drought is enormous,” it said in a statement. “The natural water sources lack some 2.5 billion […] Israel Looks to Rainy Winter to Alleviate Ravages of Drought – Tel Aviv – IsraelDME GmbH2018-09-19T17:24:10+02:00
Berejiklian eager to switch on Sydney desalination plant – Sydney – Australia It’s little wonder the Berejiklian government is eager to switch on the Sydney desalination plant and end the „water security mode“ it has languished in since 2012. At full bore, the Kurnell plant is designed to deliver about 91 billion litres of drinking water a year, meeting almost a sixth of Sydney’s annual needs. (LINK). Berejiklian eager to switch on Sydney desalination plant – Sydney – AustraliaDME GmbH2018-09-19T17:26:20+02:00
CPUC gives Cal Am desal project unanimous go-ahead – North Marina – California – USA After six and a half years of review, the state Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved a permit for California American Water’s Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, including a North Marina desalination plant. Following public testimony from dozens of Peninsula and other area residents regarding the project, the commission agreed that Cal Am’s project including 6.4 million gallon per day desal plant and supplemental water supplies is the best available route to providing the water-restrained community with a replacement source of water to offset the state water board’s Carmel River pumping cutback order […] CPUC gives Cal Am desal project unanimous go-ahead – North Marina – California – USADME GmbH2018-09-19T17:27:40+02:00
Govt opts for Chinese funded desalination plant – Windoek – Namibia In a shock move which is likely to worsen the central region’s water woes, government has opted to construction its own desalination plant using proceeds from the N$10 billion that it has requested from China. The long-term move, which is unlikely to bring the much-needed relief to the existing water woes faced by the central region which has started using boreholes as supply dams run dry, is expected to drag further the issue of securing consistent water supplies. (LINK). Govt opts for Chinese funded desalination plant – Windoek – NamibiaDME GmbH2018-09-19T17:34:11+02:00
NAB takes notice of dysfunctional desalination plants – Pakistan Taking cognisance of three dysfunctional desalination plants in Pasni, Jewani and Gadani, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Balochistan Director General Mirza Muhammad Irfan Baig has issued notices to the Balochistan Development Authority (BDA) and others responsible. BDA had initiated three different projects in Pasni, Jiwani and Dam Jati at a cost of Rs1 billion to address water shortage in the areas, but despite a passage of 12 years the desalination plants are not operational. (LINK). NAB takes notice of dysfunctional desalination plants – PakistanDME GmbH2018-09-21T18:53:50+02:00
Alkimos in the mix for Perth’s next $1 billion desalination plant – Perth – Australia A giant desalination plant in Perth’s northern suburbs is in the mix to be the city’s next major drinking water source, with the Water Corporation set to undertake preparatory works. The State-owned utility has revealed it is about to carry out a seismic survey of the seabed off Alkimos to identify potential issues or risks associated with building a desalination plant there. Testing will begin on September 17 and last for three weeks, before a drilling barge is used for “core sampling” until November. (LINK). Alkimos in the mix for Perth’s next $1 billion desalination plant – Perth – AustraliaDME GmbH2018-09-21T18:54:03+02:00
World Bank to provide $1B grants for Sinai development – Sinai – Egypt The World Bank commission in charge of following up with the Sinai Integrated Development Programme headed by Ashish Khanna and Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr discussed on Sunday finalizing the measures necessary for $1B grants. The ministry also secured financing in the value of $2.5 billion from the Saudi Development Fund, the Kuwait Fund for the Arab Economic Development, and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development. (LINK). World Bank to provide $1B grants for Sinai development – Sinai – EgyptDME GmbH2018-09-21T19:10:54+02:00
Another view: LandWatch supports recycled water over desal – California – USA After many years of proceedings, false starts, and delays, the California Public Utilities Commission is now finally considering a Proposed Decision that would permit California American Water to build a 6.4 million gallons per day desalination facility. LandWatch opposes the Proposed Decision because it is the costliest and riskiest water supply alternative. Over the past 10 years, LandWatch has participated in the CPUC proceedings and advocated several partial settlements among the parties. The settlements required more careful analysis of groundwater impacts, provision of water to a disadvantaged community, and […] Another view: LandWatch supports recycled water over desal – California – USADME GmbH2018-09-21T19:12:21+02:00
Saeed Ghani orders installation of bio-metric system in KDA, LDA – Karachi – Pakistan “Implementation of bio-metric system will ensure timely attendance in civic entities,” said Sindh Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani on Friday. “A bio-metric attendance system should be installed in Karachi Development Authority (KDA), Lyari Development Authority (LDA) within 24 hours,” directed Saeed Ghani. He further said that a report should be submitted to him in this regard. Minister Saeed Ghani paid surprise visits to the offices of Karachi Development Authority (KDA), Lyari Development Authority (LDA) and Karachi Water and Sewage Board (KWSB) on Friday. (LINK). Saeed Ghani orders installation of bio-metric system in KDA, LDA – Karachi – PakistanDME GmbH2018-09-21T19:12:58+02:00