H2O Magazine - Issue 12 - Power From The Waves

Inna Braverman

Inna Braverman on Harnessing the Ocean’s Energy to Combat Climate Change

Publisher’s note

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the final edition of 2024. Throughout the year, we’ve explored numerous innovations and breakthroughs, and I’m thrilled to close this chapter with one of my favorite topics—water’s transformative role in the energy sector.

Water is a force of life, and now more than ever, it’s proving to be a force of energy. With the dual imperatives of zero emissions and sustainable solutions, harnessing the world’s natural resources to address climate challenges is critical. This issue highlights groundbreaking water technologies that are shaping the future of renewable energy and redefining sustainability.

Our cover feature dives into the vision of Inna Braverman, Co-Founder of Eco Wave Power, who passionately shares how ocean waves can pave the way for clean energy while emphasising the oceans’ deep connection to the success of human civilization.

For our readers eager to learn about innovative industrial solutions, we interview David Kim-Hak, Senior Director of Product at Energy Recovery. David shares how their technology is powering municipal and industrial sustainability for a cleaner future.

We also showcase insight from Ocean Oasis, exploring the exciting potential of desalination, and Xylem, whose cutting-edge digital platform, Xylem Vue, is empowering utilities to achieve greater energy efficiency and drive climate action.

This edition is a true collaborative effort, with over 100 experts reaching out to share their passion, expertise, and notable advancements. While I wish we could feature every submission, we’ve selected 19 of the most diverse and impactful insights—don’t miss them on page 34.

To all our readers, your unwavering support through 2024 has been incredible. On behalf of everyone here at H2O Global News, thank you for being with us on this vibrant, inspiring journey. We’re already looking forward to bringing you more thought-provoking content in 2025.

Here’s to the innovations of tomorrow!

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4-9 Editor Features

10-13 Our Oceans Are Full of Surprises: Wave Power And Sustainable Energy Solutions

15-17 How Boon is Transforming Clean Water in India

18-19 Powering Municipal and Industrial Sustainability with Energy Recovery

20-22 Wave-Powered Water: The ZeroEmission Future of Desalination

24-25 How Can The Digitalisation Of Wastewater Treatment Plants Save Energy?

26-27 Building Resilience: Empowering Small Island Nations Against Climate Change

28-29 Addressing The Water Crisis With Water Generation Technology

30-31 SuDS, Batteries, and Digital Twins: Climate Technology Trends for 2025

32-33 The Power of Wire Mesh in Modern Water Treatment Solutions

Climate Change Induced Water Scarcity

and The Impact on Women and Girls

WRITTEN BY | NATASHA POSNETT

Climate change is intensifying global water scarcity issues. As rising temperatures and changing weather patterns alter water availability, billions of people around the world face the harsh consequences. By 2025, it is estimated that 1.8 billion people will be living in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity, and two-thirds of the world’s population could face water-stressed conditions.

We know that the burden of this crisis is not felt evenly across continents and countries, but research has also discovered the disproportionate impact it is having on women and girls, particularly in developing countries where they often play a central role in water collection and management. In many communities, women spend hours each day walking long distances to fetch water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. It is estimated that women and girls around the world collectively spend 200 million hours daily collecting water! This burden is intensifying as reliable water sources become harder to find and wells dry up. Climate change-induced water scarcity is negatively impacting women and girls by exacerbating gender inequalities while posing new threats to their health, education and livelihoods.

Disproportionate Burden on Women And Girls

Health and Safety Risks

Carrying heavy loads of water over long distances can lead to physical strain and long-term health problems. Additionally, as water sources become contaminated due

to environmental degradation or lack of proper sanitation infrastructure, women are more exposed to waterborne diseases like cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery. Travelling long distances to collect water increases the risk of harassment, sexual violence, and exploitation, especially in areas of conflict. Women and girls are often forced to navigate unsafe environments, making water collection not only physically taxing but also dangerous.

Education

For girls, the time spent collecting water often interferes with their education. In many cases, they are forced to miss school to help their families with water collection, limiting their opportunities for education and future employment. This perpetuates a cycle of poverty and inequality, as uneducated girls have fewer opportunities to escape economic hardship.

Economic and Social Impacts

Water scarcity also undermines women’s economic opportunities. In many rural areas, women engage in small-scale agriculture to feed their families and earn income. As water becomes scarce, agricultural productivity suffers, affecting women farmers. They often lack access to resources like irrigation technologies and land rights, leaving them more vulnerable to climateinduced water stress. This limits their capacity to adapt to changing conditions, leading to food insecurity and economic instability.

Additionally, policy-making processes often overlook women’s traditional knowledge of water management and

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conservation practices. While women have unique insights into sustainable water use in their communities, they are frequently excluded from decision-making roles, both at the household and community levels. This marginalisation diminishes their ability to influence water-related policies that directly impact their lives.

Addressing Water Scarcity With Technology and Empowering Women

Addressing the impact of water scarcity on women and girls requires targeted interventions that prioritise sustainable solutions for climate resilience. Several strategies can help mitigate the burden on women while improving water access.

Water Infrastructure: Expanding access to safe and reliable water sources through infrastructure development can drastically reduce the time women and girls spend collecting water. This includes building wells, rainwater harvesting systems and water purification facilities in remote communities.

Case Study: Rainwater harvesting in Rakai

Many areas in the Rakai district of southern Uganda have brackish or dirty water unsuitable for human consumption. Climate change has also affected groundwater tables, worsening the situation and women in the region were having to spend hours fetching clean water. Water scarcity in Rakai became more critical, so the Uganda Rainwater Association implemented a project that trained women to construct rainwater catchment jars to assist with having enough fresh water in the region. This project gave the people of Rakai access to higher-quality water for drinking, washing and cooking and resulted in reduced illness and women in the region saving huge amounts of time previously spent fetching water. Women have been empowered to help their community while getting back time for themselves to focus on their education or other income-generating activities.

Climate-Resilient Agricultural Practices: Supporting

women farmers with climate-smart agricultural practices, such as drought-resistant crops and improved irrigation systems, can help them adapt to changing water availability while improving food security.

Case Study: Majik Water

Majik Water is a social enterprise that specialises in air to water technologies in arid and semi-arid regions. They create a new source of affordable, clean drinking water for water scarce communities and are currently producing over 200,000 litres of water for 1900+ people.

Technology will be vital to making a long-term change, but it will also need to be paired with empowering women in water management. Involving women in water governance and decision-making can enhance water resource management. Women’s knowledge of local water systems and conservation practices can contribute to more effective and sustainable water use.

Conclusion

Climate change and water scarcity are global challenges that disproportionately affect women and girls, particularly in the developing world. The time and energy women spend collecting water, the health risks they face and the economic opportunities they miss out on perpetuate cycles of poverty and inequality. Addressing these issues requires immediate and long-term solutions that prioritise gender equity, sustainable water management and the empowerment of women and girls. By involving women in decision-making processes, investing in infrastructure and supporting their adaptation to climate change, societies can mitigate the impact of water scarcity and build more resilient communities.

The fight against climate change is not only an environmental challenge but a fight for social justice — especially for the world’s most vulnerable populations.

Climate Resilience and the Water Industry: How New Technology can Help

Written By | MARTYN SHUTTLEWORTH

As we learn more about climate change and its potential effects, the water industry is taking steps to strengthen infrastructure against extreme weather. In the past few decades, intense storms, floods, and ice have damaged systems and affected their ability to deliver clean water and treat wastewater. Aging water infrastructure now faces threats that far exceed its initial design standards.

While the water sector is making infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather, this requires sophisticated system modelling and predictions of how climate change could affect weather patterns over the next few decades. Utilities also need to carefully assess the costs and benefits of potential programs to ensure they make the right investments at the right time and in the right place.

What are the Threats?

The water industry and its infrastructure face various threats, including storms, floods, freezing, and intense heat that cause direct damage. Its reliance on other sectors also causes problems because supplying clean water and treating wastewater both need uninterrupted power and communications, which are often the first casualties when a storm hits.

A Stormy Future

Storms, due to high winds and flooding, can devastate the systems supplying power to water facilities, often leaving crowded urban areas without clean water and sanitation. As an example, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, in 2005, affected drinking water treatment and distribution systems while restricting sewage treatment. Along the Gulf Coast, these storms affected 4,000 drinking water plants serving 13 million people

Ice storms are another weather event growing in frequency, extent, and duration. These bitter events leave a coating of ice on power and communications infrastructure, leaving them more prone to wind damage and the resulting power outages that affect water facilities. A layer of ice can freeze water pipelines and cause them to burst, restricting water supplies, creating local flooding, and allowing contaminants to enter the supply.

Floods also bring issues because they carry immense force and can physically damage and destroy infrastructure. Widespread flooding can also carry pollutants into reservoirs and treatment plants, affecting

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drinking water even for people outside the flood area and requiring expensive disinfection. Notably, as a topic now prominent in the news cycle, intense rain and floods also cause sewage spills into the surrounding environment.

The Effects of Heat

Droughts are often the threat we associate most with climate change, restricting the water available to utilities as reservoirs run dry. Another problem is that droughts can cause underground pipelines to fail in certain areas. In the UK, Anglian Water, with many pipelines buried in corrosive soil, saw ground movement from soil shrinkage increase the number of bursts on cement pipes

Consistent high temperatures bring another set of problems, such as the risk of toxic cyanobacterial blooms that restrict safe drinking water supplies. In some parts of the world, heatwaves pose a risk to worker safety, restricting working practices and making it harder to maintain operations and maintenance.

Adapting to Climate Change

Because most climate resilience investments in infrastructure and systems are expensive, the sector is developing better models to predict how, when, and where climate-related events will occur. Many utilities perform vulnerability assessments to determine which parts of their system will be most affected and suggest targeted programs. One good example of modelling is Southern Nevada Water Authority, which modelled two future climate scenarios to determine the threats and identify potential actions. They used the EPAs Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool to support this process.

Another part of improving climate resilience is hardening infrastructure by installing stronger pipes, building floodwalls, raising equipment, and implementing

preventative maintenance. These can all contribute to a more resilient system, but they can be expensive, and a growing number of alternatives are now available. Potential solutions include better monitoring, sensors, digital twins, and pipeline inspection that help the utility respond to problems quickly.

A climate resilience strategy also needs to account for the indirect effects of power outages and damage to the communications networks needed for sensors and smart meters. In response, water utilities are increasingly installing backup power at critical water and wastewater facilities, and making use of 5G technology

Costs and Benefits

Given the number of options available, utilities will have to balance the costs and benefits of potential mitigation programs and integrate the uncertainty of climate change. This increasingly requires advanced modelling to predict future climate scenarios and assess which parts of the system could be most affected.

As an example, as part of Climate-ADAPT, Copenhagen developed a Cloudburst Management Plan, in 2012, which assessed the costs and benefits of different measures to mitigate floods. Using MIKE URBAN, a mathematical runoff model, they projected the impact of future climate change on floods in the city and found that surface projects supporting water retention and drainage were more cost-effective than traditional improvements to sewage systems.

In summary, the water sector needs to develop systems that can cope with climate change, which requires modelling and new technologies. There are signs that the industry is taking this seriously and is slowly but surely building resilient water infrastructure.

Innovations from Orbit: How NASA Is Transforming Our Water Future

WRITTEN BY | DARBY BONNER

Water is undoubtedly a privilege for many of us, merely a twist of the faucet and there it comes. However, people from developing countries are only able to access clean and safe water once a day, and around 2 billion of them face water issues. Isn’t it amazing that NASA is one of the main contributors to the solutions to water problems on Earth? They are usually known for their space exploration missions. Space technologies are now a major factor in contributing to the water sustainability challenges on Earth.

Space Technology Supporting Remote Communities

Back in the 1970s, NASA came up with the Microbial Check Valve that made it more reliable that astronauts would have safe drinking water aboard the space shuttle. This purified water step, of ion-exchanged iodinated resin that killed pathogenic microorganisms, was replaced by a self-regenerating system in the 1990s for the International Space Station

This technology is now serving its purpose much farther than in space. Microbial Check Valve has been introduced to villages in India, Mexico, and Pakistan to deal with drinking water issues. The method of hundreds of villages in drought-stricken areas now is to utilise this technology in providing pure water coming from polluted places. Although the initial plan was for space travel, NASA’s inventive contributions are now seen in improvement of water access on Earth.

Discovering Hidden Aquifers

Spaceborne Imaging Radar of NASA, originally designed to explore geological features from space, took a turn and contributed to research of underground water resources. Due to the 2002 modification of this remote sensing technology, it was possible to find the potential water supply below the surface of the earth, and the WATEX System was created as a result.

In 2013, this technology discovered an enormous aquifer that was hiding beneath a dry area in northwestern Kenya, which stores water volumes of tens of trillion gallons. Since then it has located over 2500 wells (up to 2022) with an overwhelming 98 % success rate. The location of concealed aquifers through the use of NASA’s radar technology has become a source of tools that help to solve the water crisis in the regions suffering from the chronic shortage of a resource needed, which is a successful picture of how satellites can work in these areas.

Simplified Water Testing with a Smartphone App

NASA made water testing a daily experience, mWater application was invented to empower everyone in this regard. Out of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, a very simple test for bacteria for astronauts was created, however, the new process, the CRAxial device, now can also be used for the safety of drinking water by the authorities, utilities, and communities too.

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The mWater app is one of those tools which lets people check water quality issues and also map results easily for reliable source tracking. This basic response is how communities are equipped with guaranteed safe sources of drinking water devoid of expertise or resources which become a very useful tool for the world in its mission to address the needs of water sustainability.

Silver Ions: From Apollo to Modern Water Treatment

Silver ions were first tested by NASA for water disinfection during the Apollo missions. Initially, it was created to sterilise drinking water in space, however, it was not used during the missions. Instead, the technology has been used in other products like home water filters, swimming pools, and hospital systems.

The basic principle of silver ion sterilisation is common in current water treatment, which makes sure that the water is safe and bacteria-free. The old days’ ideas still persist in the upcoming times and are most visible in NASA’s early innovations.

Advanced Filtration through Osmosis

NASA is a company that is really into the new filtration technologies and one of the initiatives that NASA took was to establish companies that are working on aquaporins the special proteins that transport the water molecule across the cell membranes. This research has given a possibility to high-efficiency filters that will cause water at the molecular level to purify. The technology has made this now possible in homes of Europe and India, industry and municipalities too. By using these aquaporins, water filtration companies were able to develop a system that

removes more than 95% of microplastics and micropollutants from wastewater, while using much less energy than traditional filtration systems.

Smart Monitoring Tools for Agriculture

In addition to drinking water, NASA has also developed tools to support farmers in the efficient use of water in agriculture. Through satellite data, the agency developed systems like EEFlux, which allow the measurement of evapotranspiration—a combination of evaporation and plant transpiration. This is a more accurate way of tracking water use.

In such water-scarce areas as California, the irrigation optimisation and water saving practices practiced by the farmers with the implementation of these technologies are of special significance. OpenET, which came into effect in 2021, allows the farmers in the 17 western US states to control water usage and thus to implement sustainable agriculture despite the soaring drought concerns.

Bringing Space Innovations Down to Earth

NASA’s legacy of water innovation extends far beyond the space station - technologies originally developed for space exploration have found new life as practical solutions for Earth’s water challenges. From providing clean drinking water to remote villages to advanced filtration systems for households, this agency is reshaping how we manage and conserve water resources. So, the next time you access clean water, it’s worth remembering that some of the transformative solutions born in orbit have contributed to a better future here on Earth.

Our oceans underpin the success of human civilisation. They provide us with many essential services, from the foods we eat and the jobs we rely on to crucial transportation routes and beloved recreational activities- yet they are still unexplored and full of surprises. And this could not be more true than in our global search for sustainable energy solutions. Our oceans have been overlooked for too long as a feasible and scalable solution, but wave power is emerging as a promising technology with great potential. The natural energy of ocean waves offers an abundant and consistent source of renewable power. It is an exciting solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting energy security amidst the climate crisis.

One company, Eco Wave Power (Nasdaq: WAVE), is leading the way with wave power. I was lucky enough to talk to Co-Founder Inna Braverman about their success so far, what they hope to achieve in the future and what makes them stand out from other companies harnessing ocean waves. Inna highlighted the importance of fighting for change and the considerable impact wave power could have on the globe as a whole:

“The UN has identified energy production as the dominant contributor to climate change, accounting for nearly 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This staggering statistic underscores the urgent need to secure new and clean methods of energy production; otherwise, humanity risks irreversibly damaging our planet and compromising the well-being of future generations.”

Who is Eco Wave Power?

Eco Wave Power (EWP) is an Israeli-based company founded to create renewable, efficient and environmentally friendly wave energy solutions. Unlike traditional offshore wave energy technologies, EWP has developed a unique onshore approach. Their technology is deployed on existing marine structures, like piers and breakwaters, where it captures wave energy close to shore. This approach simplifies installation, reduces maintenance costs and minimises the environmental footprint of energy production. EWP has showcased its technology is environmentally friendly as it does not connect to the ocean floor or disrupt the seabed and valuable ocean ecosystems.

The company’s patented design involves floaters attached to fixed structures. These floaters rise and fall with the motion of waves, generating mechanical energy that is converted into electricity through hydraulic systems. When waves are calm or rough, the system automatically adjusts to optimise power generation or shuts down during storms to avoid damage. This adaptability is one of the factors that makes EWP’s technology efficient and reliable.

Inna added to the list of advantages:

“Our technology is easily connected to the grid, as most breakwaters and other marine structures are located in high-density population areas, where there is a high requirement for electricity. The grid connection can be as short as a few hundred meters. We have also showcased that the EWP technology is fully insurable by notable global insurance companies, which is a key milestone towards the construction of commercial-scale installations in the near future.”

Addressing Climate Change

The renewable energy landscape is dominated by solar and wind energy, which have seen significant growth in the past decade. However, they are intermittent sources of renewable power, which are highly dependent on the environment. Solar power is unable to produce energy at night, and there are very few places around the world that are windy throughout the entire day. Many countries around the world don’t get many hours of sun or wind!

“To successfully make the transition to an emission-free future, the world will need to use a diverse array of renewable energy sources, which are suited to each region’s specific climate and environment. There is a clear need to adopt new renewable energy sources alongside more established ones to allow the world to generate larger amounts of renewable energy from its available resources. Wave power is the least intermittent source of renewable energy. As such, wave energy can be used to stabilise other renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, creating stable renewable energy generation.”

Wave energy has the potential to be the largest source of energy from our seas. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) puts the potential annual global production at 29,500 TWh. This is almost ten times Europe’s yearly electricity consumption of 3,000 TWh. Wave energy could be combined with already established wind and solar energy technologies to create larger volumes of clean electricity.

How Is Eco Wave Power Unique?

“The competition in the market is not significantly intense, as Eco Wave Power chose to focus on the

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onshore/nearshore zone , while most of wave energy developers have decided to install their equipment in the offshore zone (which is 4 to 5 KM into the sea), and this created several significant problems for offshore technologies: high process, low reliability, difficulty obtaining insurance, higher environmental impact and difficulty connecting to the grid. For these reasons, EWP has taken a completely different approach than most other wave energy developers.”

Eco Wave Power is moving wave energy towards commercialisation. They are currently finalising the licensing to commence constructing their first US-based project in the Port of Los Angeles in AltaSea’s premises with a co-investment from Shell MRE.

“We have kicked off our first commercial-scale project in the port of Porto, Portugal, and received all the licensing needed to build a 1-MW wave energy array out of a 20-MW concession agreement with APDL port authority. Most recently, in October, 2023, we have signed an agreement for the sale of the first wave energy generation unit with I-Ke International Ocean Energy Co with the purpose of bringing Eco Wave Power’s wave energy technology to Asia, Taiwan.”

Installation In Action: Jaffa Port

EWP finished constructing and installing the EWP-EDF One project in Jaffa Port, Israel , and connected it to the

national Israeli electrical grid in August 2023. Excitingly, it became the first wave energy array in the history of Israel to be connected to the national electrical grid. It was built in partnership with EDF (the French National Electric company), and the Israeli Energy Ministry has recognised the EWP technology as a “pioneering technology”.

Inna explained the project:

“The wave energy project installed at the Port of Jaffa is comprised of ten floaters along the pre-existing breakwater. The land-based conversion unit utilises pre-existing structures, and this aligns nicely with our commitment to sustainability. In addition to providing clean energy to Israel’s electrical grid, the power station will also serve as a public education centre. EWP has received the GREENinMED grant from the European Union, which will fund the creation and installation of a unique educational experience at the Port of Jaffa station.”

“This year, our pioneering Israeli project also won the 2024 EDF Pulse Awards in the category of ‘Developing a Profitable Decentralised Energy System’. Eco Wave Power was awarded during a ceremony conducted by Luc Rémont, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Électricité de France SA in the EDF Pavilion, constructed in partnership with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This significant recognition comes in parallel to the productive collaboration between Eco Wave Power and EDF Renewables IL (a subsidiary of Électricité de France), which

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Wave power is the least intermittent source of renewable energy. As such, wave energy can be used to stabilise other renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, creating stable renewable energy generation.

jointly own and operate the EWP-EDF One Project.”

Ocean Waves As An Answer To Clean Energy

Wave energy represents an underdiscovered technology in the transition to a low-carbon economy. As technologies continue to advance, wave power could play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting grid stability and enhancing climate resilience. Though still in its early stages, with continued investment and innovation, wave energy could become a valuable component of a global, diversified renewable energy portfolio. Our oceans could be one answer to achieving a sustainable future.

How Boon is Transforming Clean Water in India

WRITTEN BY | DARBY BONNER

In the vast and diverse landscape of India, where water challenges range from scarcity to contamination, one innovative company has emerged as a beacon of hope and technological ingenuity. Boon, co-founded by Advait Kumar and Dr. Vibha Tripathi in 2014, on a mission to redefine the hydration experience for people across the globe, through its IOT & AI enabled solutions.

The story of Boon begins with a profound commitment to addressing water accessibility and purification challenges. Initially launched as Swajal, the company’s early work focused on providing affordable, clean drinking water to underserved communities. Their breakthrough came through a transformative partnership with UNDP in Rajasthan, where they deployed solar-powered water ATMs that made purified water accessible at an unprecedented price point of just 75 paise per litre. By 2017, Boon had expanded its footprint, managing over 100

water ATMs across India. However, this growth wasn’t without challenges. The complexities of maintenance and water quality assurance became apparent, sparking the development of two groundbreaking technologies: WaterIOTTM and WaterAITM

Traditional water testing systems have limitations when it comes to monitoring water purifiers and taking immediate action in situations such as water supply contamination. Boon rolled out “Clairvoyant”, one of the world’s first platforms that eliminates these limitations, by offering a reliable, real-time solution that empowers individuals and communities to make informed decisions about their drinking water. Clairvoyant monitors water quality and

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purifiers remotely provide real-time insights, instant alerts, and detailed data analytics.

Technological Innovation: The Cornerstone of Boon’s Approach

WaterIOTTM and WaterAITM represent the technological backbone of Boon’s strategy. These platforms enable real-time tracking of water health and filtration systems, going far beyond simple monitoring. The predictive maintenance capabilities of these technologies have revolutionised how water purification systems are managed.

One of the most remarkable insights from their data analysis reveals that filter efficiency doesn’t decline linearly. Instead, filters experience a significant performance drop towards the end of their lifecycle. Boon’s predictive models can now forecast filter usage rates and seasonal water quality fluctuations, allowing for precise, targeted maintenance schedules. This approach has multiple benefits:

• Preventing premature filter replacements

• Reducing operational costs

• Minimising waste

• Ensuring consistent water quality

Combating Plastic Pollution

Boon’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond water purification. In 2018, they launched Boon Purify to address the pervasive issue of plastic pollution. The initiative targeted the widespread use of 20L plastic water jars in corporate settings, offering an innovative alternative that integrates their advanced tracking technologies.

By 2021, they introduced Boon Refill, a solution designed to eliminate single-use plastic bottles in the hospitality sector. Their “Zero Mile” solution provides glass bottle refilling stations equipped with AI-driven monitoring, demonstrating a holistic approach to environmental conservation. In 2022, Boon reduced carbon emissions by 548,459 kgs, which was equivalent to the amount of carbon 26,117 average mature trees would absorb in one year.  Through these solutions, Boon has been able to change the status quo of water and has empowered corporations and the hospitality industry to enhance the quality of water.

Renewable Energy: A Strategic Integration

Understanding the critical link between water technology and energy, Boon has pioneered solarpowered water extraction and purification solutions. While this is not our mainstream business, it reflects our

commitment to serving underserved communities where water accessibility is a pressing issue. These systems are particularly transformative in remote areas lacking reliable power infrastructure, ensuring access to clean water even under challenging conditions. These systems are particularly transformative in remote areas lacking reliable power infrastructure, ensuring water accessibility under challenging conditions. The integration of renewable energy serves multiple purposes:

• Reducing energy costs

• Promoting sustainability

• Enabling decentralised water systems

• Minimising transmission losses

• Empowering underserved communities

Scaling Challenges & Strategic Responses

Despite their innovative approach, Boon recognises the significant obstacles in scaling water technology solutions across India. The water tech industry remains nascent, challenged by:

• Limited advanced research and development

• Low technology adoption rates

• Complex regional water contamination issues

• Insufficient public awareness

• Financial constraints

To address these challenges, Boon has adopted a multifaceted strategy:

• Developing affordable solutions like Purify Neo for small businesses

• Conducting targeted awareness campaigns

• Collaborating with local partners and globally renowned organisations like UNDP, Niti Aayog, etc.

• Demonstrating tangible benefits of advanced water technologies

Boon’s Impact & Future Vision

The numbers paint an inspiring picture of Boon’s impact.

To date, they have:

• Served over 1,000 corporates

• Supported more than 400 hotels

• Positively impacted 2 million lives

• Saved over 200,000 plastic bottles

• Developed water-saving technologies that conserve up to 85% more water than conventional systems

Looking ahead, Boon envisions a future where clean drinking water is not just a commodity but a cherished resource. Their long-term vision extends beyond technological innovation to reshaping societal perceptions of water usage, conservation, and sustainability. By leveraging cutting-edge technology solutions, including AI- and IoT-enabled hydration systems, Boon is paving the way for a smarter, more sustainable approach to water management.

While Boon’s immediate focus remains on India, their work carries broader implications for global water conservation efforts. Through their innovative use of sustainable water solutions and their commitment to social responsibility, Boon is creating a blueprint for how technology, sustainability, and community empowerment can intersect to tackle water challenges on a global scale.

Conclusion

Boon represents more than a technological solution—it’s a testament to human innovation and commitment to addressing critical global challenges. By blending advanced technology, sustainable practices, and an unwavering mission, Boon is not just providing clean water but also reshaping how we perceive and value this most essential resource.

IPowering Municipal and Industrial Sustainability with Energy Recovery

WRITTEN BY | DARBY BONNER

n a world facing growing water scarcity and rising energy costs, innovation is key to building a sustainable future. We spoke with David Kim-Hak, Senior Director, Product at Energy Recovery, about a groundbreaking technology reshaping water treatment and making processes more energy-efficient and sustainable.

The Low-Pressure PX ® Pressure Exchanger

At the centre of this transformation is Energy Recovery’s PX® Pressure Exchanger. Designed for reverse osmosis (RO) systems, the PX recovers hydraulic energy from the RO reject stream and transfers it back into the feed stream. This process reduces the workload on high-pressure pumps, cutting energy consumption by up to 30%.

“Traditional water treatment has always struggled with energy efficiency,” says Kim-Hak. “Our PX technology reimagines how we capture and reuse energy in these systems. It’s a simple yet incredibly effective design that achieves up to 98% energy transfer efficiency.”

How It Works

The PX system operates by taking hydraulic energy from the high-pressure reject stream of an RO system—energy that would typically be wasted—and reapplying it to the feed stream. This lowers the demand on high-pressure pumps, significantly reducing energy use.

Unlike older technologies, such as turbochargers, the PX maintains its high efficiency across a range of operating conditions, offering greater reliability and flexibility. With just one moving part and no electronic controls, the PX is

robust, durable, and designed to last over 30 years without scheduled maintenance.

Real-World Success Stories

Energy Recovery’s PX technology is already making a difference in industrial and municipal water systems worldwide. In Florida, the PX has been successfully used to manage seawater intrusion in brackish well water. The system’s flexibility allows it to adapt to varying salinity levels and changing operating conditions.

In Belgium, the PX is used in an indirect potable reuse project, where treated wastewater is injected into an aquifer to replenish groundwater supplies. This approach not only reduces the strain on natural resources but also improves water quality in the region.

Driving Down Costs

The energy savings achieved by the PX are more relevant than ever. Rising energy prices and the push for sustainability mean industries and municipalities are now prioritising technologies that reduce carbon footprints and operating costs. The PX makes RO processes more affordable, allowing facilities to adopt advanced water treatment methods like zero liquid discharge (ZLD), minimum liquid discharge (MLD), and water reuse. In many cases, funding for these installations comes from sustainability initiatives or local government subsidies, further incentivising adoption.

A Role in the Circular Water

Economy

Kim-Hak highlights the PX as a key enabler in the

David Kim-Hak

Senior Director, Product at Energy Recovery

circular water economy. The technology is pivotal in both water production and wastewater reduction processes. By making RO systems more efficient and cost-effective, the PX supports the reuse of treated wastewater and the creation of sustainable water systems. “For example,” he explains, “RO systems can treat wastewater to a high standard, allowing it to be reused for purposes like replenishing aquifers. This is already happening in regions like Orange County, California, where treated wastewater has been used to replenish groundwater since 2008.”

With growing interest in direct potable reuse, the PX technology is positioned to make such systems more viable by reducing energy costs and environmental impacts.

Achievements in Sustainability

The impact of the PX is evident in the numbers. To date, over 35,000 PX units have been installed across 1,700 sites worldwide. These systems save a combined 36 terawatthours of electricity each year, translating to $6 billion in energy costs and reducing global carbon emissions by over 17 million tonnes annually. “The PX isn’t just another product,” says Kim-Hak. “It’s part of a broader effort to transform how we think about water and energy use.”

Future Potential

Looking ahead, Kim-Hak sees the PX evolving to meet the needs of emerging applications. These include lowpressure RO systems, specialty food and beverage processes, and ultra-high-pressure RO (UHPRO) systems. “As energy costs rise and environmental awareness grows, industries will increasingly turn to energy-efficient

solutions,” he notes. “The PX will need to adapt to new challenges, such as changes in water chemistry and operating conditions, but its flexibility and efficiency make it wellsuited for these demands.”

A Sustainable Path Forward

The PX Pressure Exchanger is more than a piece of technology—it’s a step towards a more sustainable and secure water future. By enabling more efficient water treatment processes and supporting innovative solutions like ZLD and water reuse, it offers industries and municipalities a practical way to address the challenges of climate change and resource scarcity.

As Kim-Hak puts it, “We’re not just selling a product. We’re helping to build a future where water is used more wisely and sustainably.”

Wave-Powered Water: The Zero-Emission Future of Desalination

WRITTEN BY | DARBY BONNER & MARTYN SHUTTLEWORTH

In many regions, climate change is exacerbating water shortages at a time when demand for the resource is growing. Traditionally, desalination offered a reliable way to supply homes, businesses, and agriculture with fresh, clean water, and the technology now supports countless communities in arid parts of the world. However, desalination brings another challenge: it can be an energy-intensive process producing high greenhouse gas emissions at a time when the water industry is focusing on reducing its environmental impact.

To solve this problem, Ocean Oasis, an innovative Norwegian company, is using wave power to provide energy for its offshore desalination buoys, which can be used independently or to augment existing desalination plants that need additional capacity Here, their team shows how their technology will provide affordable freshwater to communities in Gran Canaria with minimal carbon emissions.

What inspired Ocean Oasis to focus on offshore desalination technology, and how do you overcome the challenges of operating in demanding environments?

Our concept comes from the experience and competence built in the Norwegian offshore oil and gas industry. Offshore energy, still primarily oil and gas, is

Norway’s largest industry, built over more than five decades. In addition, Norway has strong shipbuilding competence. Our innovation lies on the energy side, in utilizing wave energy to run a conventional reverse osmosis desalination process onboard floating, offshore desalination buoys.

Why did you choose Gran Canaria for your projects, and how does Ocean Oasis support its water security?

Including the Canary Islands, Spain with the Canary Islands is Europe’s largest market for desalination, and Europe’s first desalination plant was built here in 1964. Today, more than 70% of water for human consumption in the islands is desalinated seawater, and desalinated seawater is increasingly used for irrigation, creating rapidly increasing demand. We would like to provide additional capacity sustainably, entirely off grid and without the use of more precious coastal land.

Why did Ocean Oasis choose wave power for desalination, and how does it compare to other renewable energy alternatives?

Wave power is an abundant and dense source of energy. Our system uses wave energy to directly pressurize the seawater, which is the energy intensive part of the desalination process. We do this without going via electricity, to avoid energy losses in the transformation to electricity and then to pressure. The main differentiator compared to other renewable energy sources is that no land is required. Our first project in Gran Canaria will provide the same amount of water that you would need a FIFA soccer field of solar panels to produce the energy required.

How does your wave-powered desalination technology surpass fossil-fuel-based methods for sustainability and costeffectiveness?

Firstly, through the use of wave energy, a renewable energy source, ensuring no emissions from the energy used. In terms of emission savings, with the typical size of a fleet deployment, we would save over 200,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents over the lifespan of the fleet. Secondly, by being an entirely off-grid solution, there is no additional strain on the electricity grid. Often, additional investments are required to strengthen weak grids to be able to add additional supply of electricity. Thirdly, by saving land with offshore

production, we avoid using urban coastal areas for large, onshore facilities.

Our solution complements existing and new traditional desalination facilities, by allowing them to increase capacity, overcoming their major limitations for expansion such as energy consumption, the need for a strong grid supply, limited use of land and management of brine.

In a new greenfield desalination development, for example, complementing an onshore desalination plant with our buoys could improve competitive pricing advantage through energy savings and enable access to blue and green funding sources, by ensuring the project meets the EU Taxonomy requirements.

How does your offshore desalination mitigate environmental challenges like brine discharge and water intake faced by onshore systems?

Our desalination buoys, where the entire desalination process is run onboard, are located away from sensitive nearshore environments. This ensures higher quality on the intake water. Brine discharge relatively high up in the water column in the presence of waves ensures proper dilution, avoiding any buildup. In addition, we will not use any chemicals onboard.

Where do you plan future projects and how will Ocean Oasis evolve in the next 5-10 years?

We see that our solution contributes positively to coastal areas with increasing water demand. Our current focus is the Canary Islands, providing water to existing onshore desalination plants to increase capacity in the water network. Looking ahead, we can partner up to take part in new desalination projects, lowering the need for electricity and the carbon footprint of new projects. Additional geographies where we see a high potential are countries such as Morocco, Cape Verde, South Africa and Chile.

How will the recent EU funding support expansion and enhance the technology?

Earlier this year, we announced close to €6 million in EU funding from the European

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Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and Environment. This is a project where we have strong local players working together in a consortium: The Public Water Utility of Gran Canaria, The Technological Institute of the Canary Islands (ITC), the University of Las Palmas, PLOCAN and the environmental consultancy Ellitoral. In the project, we will mature our technology and demonstrate our first fleet of offshore desalination buoys, delivering desalinated water to an existing onshore facility in the north of Gran Canaria. At full capacity, we will deliver 2000m3 per day.

What have been the most significant milestones so far?

Over the last year, we have been through full scale offshore testing of our pilot buoy Gaia in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In this project, which was funded by the European Innovation Council EIC Accelerator, we demonstrated our solution in a relevant environment, producing fresh water using wave energy only. We are very satisfied with our test results and what we have learned from this project.

How will your technology address water scarcity as climate change impacts vulnerable regions?

We need to find sustainable and affordable ways to provide safe water, addressing the growing need for desalination. Through harnessing renewable wave energy, we are rethinking desalination to strengthen water supplies for coastal and island areas. Our flexible offshore desalination can either precede, complement or replace expensive, land- and power-hungry onshore desalination plants. We want to contribute to ensuring abundant, sustainable and affordable freshwater for all

Discover more at www.oceanoasis.co

Ocean Oasis team - L-R Dr Thomas Johannessen, Kristine Bangstad Fredriksen & Sebastian Feimblatt

How Can The Digitalisation Of Wastewater Treatment Plants Save Energy?

WRITTEN BY | NATASHA POSNETT

The impacts of climate change are intensifying, and energy prices are rising. Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTPs) are feeling the pressure to adapt and must prioritise sustainable and energy-efficient practices to meet new targets. They know they need to reduce their overall environmental impact but require solutions that address all the factors that play into this complex issue.

A multifaceted approach is the only way forward for WWTPs. It would be naïve to think that one solution, one change or one piece of technology, could solve everything. But we do know that digital technologies will be vital in ensuring the greatest success. Urban

Xylem Vue

sustainability is a priority, an urgent reality, and digital solutions have an important role to play in supporting both energy efficiency and climate resilience.

One company that is working to support WWTPs in addressing these issues is Xylem. I spoke with Xylem Senior Business Development Manager, Zuzana Kalinčíková. We discussed the advantages WWTPs would see by incorporating their digital solutions into their plant, how their technology can help ensure compliance with the EU Directives and looked at some of their past projects.

Xylem Vue: Digital Solutions

Xylem offers digital tools to help transform water management and drive energy efficiency and climate action. Their solutions combine smart technologies, and

their approach centres around three key areas: predictive maintenance, energy management and water conservation.

They offer a full range of digital solutions, from individual water machines such as pumps and blowers to process optimisation controls and the digitalisation of the entire water infrastructure. They incorporate smart sensors and real-time monitoring tools to provide WWTPs with valuable data to address inefficiencies.

“With our solutions, we cover all processes in the management of water companies: production, monitoring and distribution of drinking water, collection and treatment of wastewater and all associated activities from accident reporting, infrastructure reconstruction, through laboratory determinations to invoicing.”

Xylem delivers digital solutions based on data science and a deep knowledge of water process engineering. Every project is handled by a wastewater process engineer who understands the science of individual biologicalchemical processes, but also has knowledge of process online measurements, blowers, pumps and other machines. This valuable asset of the company is essential as they host such a range of solutions and a true understanding of the science is essential in order to see the greatest outcomes.

Empowering Utilities

“The system we offer for WWTPs is a plant optimisation system. This means that using our digital solution we try to keep the WWTP running optimally whenever possible. In practice, this means that we primarily check the achievement of the effluent limits from the WWTP because this is the main function of the WWTP. If we know that the limits are safely achievable, we look for a setting through our software that saves operating costs in the form of electricity and chemical consumption. Our current digital systems allow us to recalculate 100s of WWTP settings in relation to effluent limits and cost savings in just one minute, which means enormous overview, support and options for the plant operator.”

It is all about balance. Digital solutions allow utilities to optimise energy use while also reducing harmful greenhouse gases. The focus has to be split and you cannot address one without the other.

On the cost side, precise calculations contribute to significant savings. The digital systems can achieve 10-30% savings in electricity consumption for key processes like aeration, supporting energy neutrality and resource conservation.

EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

Xylem’s solutions help WWTPs comply with EU Directives by constantly monitoring and adjusting to

incoming pollution loads. Thus ensures water is treated to the required quality even during high load periods. This continuous monitoring allows the system to recognise and respond to standard and non-standard events, warning the plant of potential compliance issues.

“For many treatment plants, our solution is an ideal way to meet the new European Directive’s conflicting demands for higher treatment levels and energy neutrality. Improvements in WWTP efficiency now come from optimising existing technologies with advanced digital solutions, rather than enlarging tanks. Digital solutions help ensure compliance with the new, stricter criteria of the directive and at the same time help to solve problems with the shortage of experts and qualified engineers in the field of water technology in the future.”

Digital Solutions in Action: Trier WWTP

Xylem´s digital platform , Xylem Vue powered by GoAigua, has already demonstrated success in projects worldwide. One great example is their work in Trier, Germany. Germany’s oldest city was in need of an innovative system to optimise their energy efficiency, increase operational safety and improve chemical use at its main WWTP.

The solution involved implementing a real-time assistance system for the WWTP. The aim was to support the operator in complying with the monitoring values and to reduce the energy required for the biological treatment stage. The optimisation system made suggestions for the selection of variables that allowed compliance with effluent values while consuming minimal power. The system received all the data in real-time, and the required aeration intensity and chemical levels were optimally controlled depending on the current and expected load of the WWTP.

The results showed great success for the Trier WWTP. Since implementing the Xylem Vue application they have been able to reduce the aeration system’s energy consumption by more than 20%, which corresponds to a savings of 4000 kWh/year.

No Time Like The Present: Implementing Sustainable Visions

Making WWTPs energy-efficient is crucial to building sustainable urban environments and reducing their environmental footprints. Energy-efficient WWTPs lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduce operating costs and improve treatment reliability. Technologies, such as the ones offered by Xylem, make it possible for WWTPs to become more sustainable and meet stringent targets. Investing in energy efficiency will protect and preserve one of our most precious resources: water.

SBuilding Resilience: Empowering Small Island Nations Against Climate Change

WRITTEN BY | NATASHA POSNETT

mall island nations are feeling the true force of climate change. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, coastal erosion and biodiversity loss are not just potential threats; they are present realities affecting these vulnerable nations, their economies and ecosystems. With limited resources and exposure to environmental changes, small island states are experiencing some of the most severe and immediate impacts of global warming. Organisations around the world are stepping in to address these challenges with innovative approaches focused on both mitigation and adaptation. Their work a dedication to making a difference is proving essential to safeguarding the future of these islands.

I spoke with Dr. Catherine Jadot, CEO and Founder of Elemental Solutions. We covered everything from the challenges that small island nations face to mitigation and adaptation strategies they can use to build resilience.

‘Climate change isn't a distant threat—it's a daily reality, especially for small island nations. Rising sea levels, stronger storms, and deteriorating oceans are challenges these communities face head-on. At Elemental Solutions, we're passionate about helping these nations adapt and build resilience against these immediate dangers.’

Catherine spoke about the unique challenges small island nations are faced with:

‘Despite contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, small island states bear the brunt of climate change impacts. Eroding coastlines threaten homes and infrastructure as sea levels rise. Intensifying storms bring more frequent and severe hurricanes that devastate

economies and displace people. Warmer, more acidic oceans degrade coral reefs that protect shorelines and support marine life. These environmental changes jeopardize livelihoods by threatening fishing, tourism and freshwater availability.’

How Is Elemental Solutions Helping?

Elemental Solutions supports small island nations by developing localised strategies specifically designed for each location and its unique needs. They use their technologies to help island nations unlock the potential of their blue economy and focus equally on mitigation and adaptation.

One approach that Elemental Solutions uses on these islands is creating artificial reefs. By deploying sustainable materials and transplanting corals, they restore critical habitats, boost biodiversity, create coastal protection and increase carbon sequestration. Healthy coral reefs absorb up to 97% of wave energy, shielding shorelines from storms and preventing property damage. Restoring living shorelines by replanting mangroves and native plants strengthens coastlines and prevents erosion naturally.

‘One of my favourite projects is the artificial reef we built in the Bahamas. The West End beach of Grand Bahama was suffering severe erosion. In 2013, we constructed the longest contiguous artificial reef in the Bahamas to protect this coastline. By deploying reef modules and planting corals, we halted erosion and enhanced eco-tourism, creating new diving and snorkelling spots and improving fishing grounds. We also involved local school kids, teaching them about the importance of healthy reef ecosystems and engaging them in deploying and anchoring the reef units.’

Dr. Catherine Jadot CEO and Founder of Elemental Solutions

Building Local Capacity and Resilience

An essential part of Elemental Solutions’ strategy is building local capacity. Their team trains local leaders, engineers and environmental scientists, equipping them with the skills to maintain and expand these projects. By fostering local expertise, Elemental Solutions ensures that the communities can continue to adapt and thrive in a changing climate.

‘A key to building resilience lies in a sustainable ocean economy—often called the 'Blue Economy. The Blue Economy promotes the responsible use of ocean resources for economic growth and improved livelihoods while preserving the health of marine ecosystems. For small island nations, whose economies are deeply intertwined with the ocean, a robust blue economy is essential for both resilience and prosperity. By harnessing their marine resources sustainably, these nations can create jobs, promote economic growth, and enhance food security, all while protecting the environment.’

Scaling these solutions comes with challenges. Limited financial resources and high debt make large projects tough to finance for many small island developing states. A shortage of skilled people and technical expertise can hinder the adoption of new technologies and accessing international funding is often difficult due to complex application processes. Implementing large-scale solutions requires collaboration among various stakeholders, which can be difficult with limited institutional capacity. Additionally, the lack of comprehensive ocean and climate risk data makes planning and decision-making more challenging.

‘To overcome these obstacles, we're actively involved in initiatives aimed at strengthening the blue economy. We're partnering with international organisations to build capacity, facilitate collaboration and attract investment into sustainable projects. With the United Nations Development Program's PROCARIBE+, we are about to launch the Ocean Coordination Mechanism for the Caribbean and North Brazil. After five years of negotiations, this initiative aims to enhance regional dialogue on ocean governance, a critical component of a sustainable blue economy.

With the African Union, we're developing a Blue Economy Dashboard for all 55 member countries. This tool will monitor and evaluate blue economy activities across Africa, helping to inform policies and focus investments where they can make the most impact across multiple sectors. By providing insights and data, we're empowering governments to make informed decisions that promote sustainable use of ocean and freshwater resources.

Through the European Commission, we're collaborating with governments of 25 island nations—from Tahiti to Aruba and Greenland—to develop and implement strategic projects that bolster climate resilience and enhance their

blue economies. By supporting these nations in developing sustainable fisheries, renewable ocean energy, and marine conservation, we're helping to create economic opportunities while protecting the environment and build capacity in the islands.’

The Way Forward: Adapting and Thriving

Elemental Solutions’ efforts are more than just technical interventions. They address the social, economic and cultural needs of small island nations, helping communities preserve their heritage and livelihoods. By reducing climate vulnerability and enhancing resilience, their work also influences international climate policies and strengthens the voices of small island nations on the global stage.

The work of organisations like Elemental Solutions is vital to the survival and prosperity of small island nations. Climate change is an immediate and growing threat, but through innovative mitigation and adaptation strategies, these nations are finding ways to adapt. Elemental Solutions illustrates how climate action can be both effective and inclusive, putting local communities at the heart of every project and demonstrating the power of resilience and innovation in the face of climate adversity.

‘We have the solutions to stop and even reverse some effects of climate change; it's not a technological issue. The real challenge lies in collaboration, investment, empowering communities and aligning policies and regulations to drive sustainable change. By focusing on developing a sustainable blue economy, we can address these challenges head-on. At Elemental Solutions, we're changing the narrative around what's possible, unlocking capital for sustainable initiatives, and supporting local communities. Through collaboration and innovation, we can support small island nations in building a stronger, more resilient future.’

For small island nations, the road to climate resilience is challenging, but with dedicated partners like Elemental Solutions, it is possible. Together, they are not only protecting the present but also building a sustainable future where these vibrant communities can continue to thrive, despite the uncertainties of a warming world.

Addressing The Water Crisis With Water Generation Technology

WRITTEN BY | NATASHA POSNETT

Innovative solutions to provide safe, clean, drinking water are urgently needed. We are in the middle of a water crisis, and there is no quick fix.

Genesis Systems, a pioneer of water generation technology, offers a different approach to addressing the water crisis issue. Their Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) systems draw water directly from the air, providing a solution to how we source and manage water in regions facing severe water shortages.

I spoke to Genesis Systems’ Co-Founder, COO and President, Dr.David Stuckenberg, about their technology. He addressed the environmental benefits it can provide and the potential it has to alleviate water scarcity worldwide.

The Global Water Crisis

According to the World Health Organisation, over 2 billion people live in water-stressed areas, with the crisis expected to worsen as global populations grow and water sources deplete. The United Nations predicts that by 2050, roughly two-thirds of the global population will face water scarcity. Agriculture, urbanisation and rising temperatures place a further strain on available freshwater supplies. Traditional water supply systems — including groundwater extraction, reservoirs and desalination plants — often fall short, especially in areas with limited infrastructure or high energy costs.

Technological solutions like Genesis Systems’ AWG aim to provide a reliable source of potable water, even in the most arid environments, by tapping into the Earth’s abundant atmospheric moisture.

Atmospheric Water Generation: The Science Behind The Technology

Genesis Systems’ AWG technology harnesses a relatively untapped source of water: humidity in the air. Even arid regions contain some atmospheric water, which, if extracted efficiently, can provide significant quantities of drinking water. Their technology uses energy-efficient processes to condense and purify water vapour from the air and can produce distilled water from the air, 24 hours a day. The process includes several core components: air filtration and dehumidification, collection and purification. The system starts by drawing air through filtration units to remove particles and contaminants. The air is then passed over cooling elements, causing the water vapour to condense into liquid. Once the water has been condensed, it undergoes a multi-stage purification, including UV treatment and mineralisation, to meet drinking water standards.

Genesis Systems has engineered its AWG technology to maximise energy efficiency, using renewable energy sources where possible. This approach minimises the environmental footprint of water generation, making it a more sustainable solution than traditional desalination methods.

How Is Your Technology At Genesis Systems Helping To

Address The Water Crisis?

“Genesis Systems’ WaterCube transforms water accessibility by reliably producing clean water directly from the air with no environmental impacts or depletion of Earth’s limited groundwater supplies. WaterCube products generate utility-scale water, producing up to hundreds to millions of gallons per day, serving family homes to entire cities. This innovative technology bridges the gap in water accessibility and security, helping solve the global water and climate crisis with applications in residential, commercial, agricultural and government.”

What Makes Your Technology Unique And Successful?

“Genesis Systems pioneered Renewable Water from Air (RWA) technology with the introduction of its WaterCube products, making it as simple and convenient as a household appliance. In basic operations, WaterCube uses a small energy input and creates utility-scale water outputs. The residential WC-100 delivers over 100 gallons per day of clean, sustainable fresh water fulfilling an average family’s daily needs, and features intuitive IoT controls and a user-friendly mobile app to track water production and maximise energy efficiency. The WC-1000 supports forward operating bases, commercial business, hospitals and neighbourhoods, delivering over 1,000 gallons of water per day.”

The WaterCube ensures economic resilience, selfreliance and political and social stability concerning safe drinking water. It addresses the high need for clean water while making sure it is a sustainable solution. Is creates no pollution or hazardous bi-products, and very importantly, causes no water rights issues.

“WaterCube is designed and patented to capture water from ambient air while also carbon capturing, making it the first uninterruptible water supply to generate carbon-negative water.”

Sustainable solutions are crucial to addressing the growing water crisis. As traditional water sources become increasingly inadequate, we need to find innovative approaches that do not deplete already strained resources.

“Our WaterCube technology directly addresses these challenges by providing a clean water supply from the air without negative environmental impacts. As a

disruptive technology, it aims to break the status quo of traditional water alternatives like desalination and water recycling, which can and do produce harmful byproducts.”

Applying Solutions On A Large Scale

Scalability and cost can often hinder new technologies. However, these issues must be addressed and overcome early on in order to achieve long-lasting and sustainable change.

“Public awareness and acceptance of new technologies can be enhanced through education and outreach, while scaling production to meet the demands of entire cities requires thoughtful investment and infrastructure development. Humanity no longer has the luxury of doing things the same way and expecting a different result. To get sustainable results, we must change the way business is done. When applying our technology at scale we encounter opportunities for global growth and improvement.”

Technology For A Growing Problem

Genesis Systems offers a unique and sustainable approach to water generation, potentially alleviating the water crisis by providing clean and reliable drinking water directly from the atmosphere. AWG technology may be incredibly impactful in arid regions and regions with limited water infrastructure. The technology meets the requirements for global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts while ensuring water security.

Clean water should not be a privilege, but a guaranteed right for all, and innovative technologies will play an important role in achieving this in the future.

SuDS, Batteries, and Digital Twins: Climate Technology Trends for 2025

WRITTEN BY | MARTYN SHUTTLEWORTH

With the end of the year approaching, attention turns to what interesting trends could shape water technology in 2025 and beyond. The increasing importance of carbon reduction and climate change mean that many emerging technologies reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Other approaches make it easier for communities to deal with the effects of climate change by saving water

to better cope with droughts, or by protecting communities and infrastructure from flooding.

Policy

As always, one of the most important drivers of technology in the water industry is policy, which often guides innovation. While it is impossible to cover every policy, some will affect climate tech in the water sector. In

the US, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) placed climate change as a high priority for its 2025-26 water policies. This includes preserving aquifers, promoting climate resilience in coastal communities, and encouraging wetland redevelopment.

The EU’s policy focus for 2025 will offer financial support to help the water sector cope with climate change, emphasising water basin management, flood and drought prevention, and investing in new technologies through the Knowledge and Innovation Community Another interesting policy area is in the UK, where urban water management proposals will focus on smart cities, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and rainwater harvesting to help communities adapt to the changing climate.

Water-Saving Technology

Because climate change is already impacting weather patterns and rainfall across the globe, saving freshwater is still a primary focus of climate-related technology. Reuse and recycling are always important, and domestic users are embracing emerging water-saving technologies such as eco taps and showerheads. SDS Intellistorm & SYMBiotIC Integrated Water Management System is a rainwater recycling system that uses data and weather forecasting to maximise water reuse while storing excess rainfall to help mitigate floods.

Digital Water Management

To fulfil their environmental requirements, utilities must manage water better and repair aging infrastructure prone to leaks. To support this, several promising technologies will continue to emerge in 2025, including digital twins, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), and remote management. Digital Twins are probably the biggest trend and companies including Bentley and Veolia are helping water utilities develop the technology to reduce water losses and significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. Leak detection is another important focus for improvement and companies such as Ovarro, with its EnigmaREACH system, are using apps that link several leak noise loggers, expanding coverage and identifying problems more quickly.

Seaweed/Kelp

Growing kelp and seaweed actively extracts carbon dioxide from the environment and several companies are using these algae to create materials and products. In Alaska, Kachemok Kelp Hub is developing the processing and infrastructure needed for regenerative kelp farming. Sway and Umaro recently received a grant to further their develop technology to refine the natural polymers in seaweed and create bioplastics. Growing seaweed to extract carbon while replacing oil-based plastics is one of

the most exciting technologies, creating a win-win situation.

Backup Generation

One issue for water facilities is that the extended power outages caused by storms and floods can see them cease to function, affecting water purification and wastewater treatment. Ensuring backup power is becoming essential and water companies are installing battery storage solutions. In Germany, electric utility Netze Duisburg GmbH and CE+T Power installed a new energy storage system with hydrogen cells to ensure uninterrupted water supply.

Flood Prevention

As we have seen in recent weather reports, flooding is a huge problem for water companies and environment agencies. Floods physically damage water infrastructure, affect supplies to communities, and can contaminate drinking water, destroy flood defences, and lay waste to vast areas. One novel approach is using rainwater capture to mitigate some of the effects. At its head office, in Mississauga, Credit Valley Conservation installed smart blue roof technology to capture rainwater. Smart logic controllers decide whether to reuse the water, store it for cooling, or release it slowly into the municipal system, reducing the contribution to flooding. In the UK, Transport for London, as part of a SuDS scheme, transformed the Joe Strummer subway into a rain garden to help soak up and store floodwater.

Wastewater Processing

Many waterways are already under pressure from climate change, with rising temperatures reducing the amount of oxygen in the water, encouraging eutrophication, and reducing biodiversity. With added public pressure for cleaner waterways, technology is focusing on Zero Liquid Discharge, a market set to reach $9 billion by 2025. These systems purify and recycle water from industrial plants, and also capture sludge and other waste to recycle heavy metals and other compounds, creating circular processes. In India, the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) set up a project to treat 20,000 litres of water from the textile industry with its UVPhotocatalysis based Advanced Oxidation Technology (TADOX)

An Exciting Future

At a time when the water sector is transforming and embracing innovation to help it adapt to climate change, these are just some of the trends that we think will grow in 2025. Of course, there are many other exciting technologies emerging and we look forward to covering them.

The Power of Wire Mesh in Modern Water Treatment Solutions

WRITTEN BY | DARBY BONNER

As the global demand for clean water intensifies, so does the necessity for innovative filtration technologies. From wastewater treatment plants to household appliances, precise and reliable filtration systems are critical for addressing today’s water challenges. To explore how advanced filtration solutions are evolving, I spoke with Tim Gerdes, Business Development Manager at Haver & Boecker Wire Weaving Division. This leading German company, with a legacy stretching back to 1887, specialises in woven wire mesh and has played a pivotal role in the filtration industry for over 135 years.

Haver & Boecker began as a wire cloth producer in Hohenlimburg, Germany. Today, it has become a global leader in woven wire cloth, serving industries as diverse as aeronautics, automotive, and medical technology. The company’s wire mesh solutions are indispensable in sectors that require precise filtration, particularly in water treatment. According to Tim, Haver & Boecker’s focus has always been on developing tailored filtration solutions that meet the specific demands of each application.

Versatile Filtration for Diverse Applications

Haver & Boecker’s wire mesh is utilised in various filtration contexts, ranging from coarse water filtration to ultra-fine particle retention. Tim highlighted that the company’s mesh can filter down to 5 microns, effectively capturing microplastics and other fine contaminants. This versatility allows their wire mesh to be integrated into desalination systems, wastewater treatment plants, sewage treatment plants (STP), effluent treatment plants (ETP), and domestic water filters. “We are everywhere,” he said.

The rise of microplastic pollution, intensified by everyday activities and industrial processes, has heightened the need for advanced filtration. “The water pollution by microplastics is a critical issue,” Tim explained. “Our filters can retain even the finest particles, contributing to cleaner water and a healthier environment.”

The Advantages of Metal Wire Mesh in Water Filtration

One of the key strengths of Haver & Boecker’s wire mesh is its combination of durability and precision. The mesh is designed to maintain uniform pore sizes, ensuring consistent filtration performance. Unlike traditional depth-filter media, which can have varying pore sizes, wire mesh offers a more predictable and reliable filtration process.

This characteristic is particularly beneficial for industrial applications, where process reliability is paramount. Tim pointed out, “Wire mesh is a surface filter, which enables easy cleaning and thus ensures a longer service life. This makes our mesh more sustainable, as it can be reused and backwashed, unlike many disposable filter media.”

High-Performance Materials for Challenging Conditions

Haver & Boecker’s expertise in material selection plays a crucial role in the effectiveness of their wire mesh. The choice of stainless steel, or other corrosion-resistant alloys, ensures that the mesh can withstand harsh conditions, such as those found in seawater desalination. Modern development methods and production processes

Tim Gerdes Business Development Manager at Haver & Boecker Wire Weaving Division

Haver & Boecker

enable customised mesh and filter designs that are perfectly adapted to the respective application.

“We work closely with our customers to understand their needs,” Tim stated. “Our goal is to provide solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in water treatment processes.”

Applications Across the Water Treatment Spectrum

Haver & Boecker’s filter mesh can be found in a wide range of water treatment systems. In industrial settings, it serves as a protective pre-filter for reverse osmosis membranes, preventing clogging and damage from debris. The mesh is also used in domestic settings, like dishwashers and washing machines.

In larger-scale operations, such as wastewater treatment plants, Haver & Boecker’s filter mesh is employed in drum filters and filter panels. Its ability to perform well under pressure, maintain stability, and be easily cleaned makes it a preferred choice for operators looking to reduce maintenance costs and environmental impact.

Haver & Boecker’s Role in Optimising RO Systems for Efficient Seawater Desalination

In drought-stricken regions, seawater desalination plays a crucial role in ensuring a fresh water supply, though it comes with challenges – most notably the large volumes of brine produced, which are returned to the ocean. Despite this, desalination remains essential, particularly through reverse osmosis (RO) systems, which have surpassed energy-intensive thermal distillation methods in popularity.

RO systems rely on a multi-step process: pre-treatment, the desalination process itself with semi-permeable membranes, and post-treatment for water quality stabilisation. Effective pre-treatment is critical, especially when processing contaminated seawater or brackish water. Tim explained that Haver & Boecker play a vital role by providing precision MINIMESH® S filter mesh for the pre-filtration stages, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the RO membranes.

Research & Development at Haver & Boecker

Tim highlighted the central role that research and development (R&D) play in advancing the filtration products at Haver & Boecker. “Our position as the leading manufacturer of wire mesh filters is a result from our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We continuously refine and advance our own products, driven by a passion for excellence and a determination to remain at the forefront of innovation. By

focusing on the needs and challenges of our customers, we ensure that our solutions meet the individual expectations.”

At Haver & Boecker, customer feedback is a key driver of their R&D efforts. By fostering long-term relationships with both customers and suppliers, the company can quickly adapt to market needs and offer tailored solutions. Their commitment to quality and innovation allows them to stay ahead of industry trends, making them the first point of contact for customers seeking advanced filtration solutions.

Sustainability and Innovation in Filtration

Sustainability is a cornerstone of Haver & Boecker’s philosophy. As Tim pointed out, wire mesh not only offers high filtration accuracy but also contributes to resource conservation. The ability to backwash and reuse the filters reduces waste and extends the lifespan of the filtration elements.

“Wire mesh is not only about filtration accuracy but about long-term sustainability,” Tim emphasised. “It’s an investment in efficient, environmentally friendly water treatment.”

Conclusion

Advanced filtration solutions like those developed by Haver & Boecker are essential. Their innovative wire mesh technology is paving the way for more efficient, reliable, and sustainable water treatment processes. With a strong focus on research and development, the company is not only responding to today’s needs but also anticipating future challenges, solidifying its position as a leading manufacturer of woven wire cloth in the filtration industry. As Tim aptly put it, their DNA—rooted in listening to customer needs and delivering tailored solutions—will continue to guide the company’s future advancements in water filtration.

Haver & Boecker

Leading Voices in Water Sustainability & Climate Tech

Discover innovative ideas, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of sustainable water management and climate adaptation as our experts tackle today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.

Shilpa Alva

Surge for Water

Founder & Executive Director

What are the main challenges to scaling sustainable water solutions, and how can they be addressed?

Inadequate infrastructure, lack of community ownership and women’s involvement, limited technical expertise, and inconsistent funding are major challenges to achieving large scale sustainable water solutions. Surge for Water addresses these challenges through a phased approach — starting with urgent, communityidentified needs, followed by training, capacity-strengthening and leadership development. Collaborating with local partners ensures solutions are culturally relevant, while partnerships with governments and other nonprofits amplify impact. To truly achieve sustainable water access, women’s experiences and involvement must be prioritized.

As primary water managers, women are disproportionately affected by water challenges but are often excluded from formal leadership roles. Surge invests in and designs solutions around women ensuring equitability, effectiveness, and sustainability.

What overlooked sustainable practices or technologies deserve more attention?

Community-led management models are among the most impactful yet underutilized practices. These models prioritize skill-strengthening within communities, enabling them to take full ownership of water systems – ensuring long-term functionality. For instance, Surge for Water trains local leaders to oversee functionality and water quality, reducing dependence on external support.

Another underrepresented yet essential practice is the inclusion of women and marginalized groups in decision-making. Women, in particular, are key stakeholders in water access but are often excluded from leadership roles. Surge provides opportunities, training and creates safe spaces for women and girls to contribute to WASH initiatives. These practices, combined with consistent community engagement can help scale sustainable water solutions.

What role do community-driven initiatives play in sustainable water practices, and how can they be supported?

Community-driven initiatives are transformative because program participants take ownership of their water solutions, ensuring relevance and sustainability. These initiatives have proven successful in places like Kaberamaido, Uganda where Surge has collaborated with a Community Based Organization and the local government since 2016 to holistically address WASH challenges. By involving the community at every stage—from planning to execution—Surge ensures that solutions are locally managed and owned. This approach builds trust and accountability, creating a ripple effect of positive change. Supporting such initiatives requires trust and investment in leadership development, technical training, and capacity-strengthening. Additionally, long-term engagement is essential to help communities adapt to evolving challenges, such as climate change.

John Barbieri

NRCI Founder/Managing Director

How can sustainable water technologies integrate with renewable energy sources , such as solar and wind, to maximise environmental benefits?

Nearly 80 percent of the global population is found within 50 miles of a coast or inland waterway. Therefore, marine transportation is a logical solution to correct the water supply imbalance that exists today. Wind and solar power is being deployed to large marine vessels to improve fuel efficiency and reduce vessel-borne carbon emissions, a significant contribution to the climate crisis. This is one of the factors that allows bulk water to be shipped affordable from areas with surplus resources to areas facing long-term water scarcity.

Are there any underrepresented but impactful sustainable practices of technologies that you believe should be more widely adopted?

Water is a public benefit resource and primarily managed by the public sector. But the indolent pursuit of new technologies by governments have exacerbated a growing problem. Moreover, the marine shipping industry, with financial structures and technical know-how already available, has been slow to adapt. Bulk water is transferred sporadically (and inefficiently) by tugs and barges and small retrofitted oil tankers. But innovations in shipbuilding materials, semi-autonomous operations, artificial intelligence, propulsion, and financing methods now make marine transportation a necessary alternative to more expensive and environmentally degrading options for bulk water supply. In most cases much higher quality water can be delivered to needy areas thereby reducing water treatment costs, another major contributor to greenhouse gases.

What policy changes are needed to encourage climate tech adoption in water management?

While both public and private public policy shifts are necessary, the larger issue is one of political will.

Certainly USCG minimum crew requirements need to be revisited when considering an “Aqueduct at Sea,” and issues related to liability insurance (a major cost factor in shipping hydrocarbons that should not be a burden to marine water transfers) need to be changed. Overall, the water sector needs to think “out of the box” vis a vis future water supply. Marine transportation of water promises reduced air emissions, improved water quality, and dual-use technologies that can be employed in other sectors of the economy, include a “swords to plowshares” component.

Chip Cunliffe

Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA)

Senior Director, Innovation and Pipeline Development

How is climate adaptation evolving in your field, and what strategies are working?

A challenge of unlocking capital for ocean linked adaption has been the lack of sufficient data and understanding about where to deploy it in the most effective way.

That’s why the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORAAA) created the Coastal Risk Index. It is an interactive platform harnessing the power of data to enable financial institutions, investors, insurers, and policymakers to better assess coastal risk and improve decision-making.

It provides open-source data and insights on the risk reduction value of coral reefs and mangroves linked to flood hazards worldwide and quantifies how these ecosystems build resilience and protect communities and assets.

What role do community-driven initiatives play in sustainable water practices, and how can they be supported?

In India, Kochi’s canals play a crucial role in economic activity and climate resilience, but urban growth, neglect and illegal dumping have left many of them stagnant and polluted, severely impacting people’s quality of life.

ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability, South Asia, with ORRAA’s support is developing a pioneering nature-based municipal bond to finance flood management and water quality improvements to the canals using natural solutions.

The green elements will reintroduce local plants and trees to reduce runoff, mitigate excess salinity and naturally purify the water. Grey activities will include traditional wastewater treatment, while the blue component will maintain clean water, enhancing resilience to ocean surges and flooding.

What overlooked sustainable practices or technologies deserve more attention?

Nearly 200 million people depend on coral reefs for security and livelihoods. Yet reefs are some of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth, and hurricane-related surge and debris from high winds can cause severe damage.

MAR Fund and WTW have developed a bespoke parametric insurance product to cost-effectively finance post-storm reef response, and funding that coastal communities need to kickstart reef recovery and maintain the myriad benefits that these natural assets provide.

This innovative financial solution championed by ORRAA protects approximately 10,000 hectares of live coral cover across Latin America and the Caribbean, enhances the coastal resilience of more than two million local people, and secures more than USD$3.3 billion in reef-related income in the region every year.

Will Forney

Will Forney LLC Principal

How do data and AI advance sustainable water management, and how can they be more accessible?

Both public and private data need to be leveraged to make decisions with the best available information. Most times, my clients are surprised by the amount of public data available to tackle projects. Clients’ private data adds their specialized knowledge about their jurisdiction, and fleshes out the last elements necessary to tailor solutions to their unique contexts. In terms of communities, collaborative development of compelling maps, infographics, and custom tools with simple GUIs help them digest the implications of the complex streams of geospatial datasets, advanced spatial modeling, and nascent AI approaches. AI has increased the magnitude of projects that my teams can address. Innovation in AI is rapid, and current examples for us of its use include efficiencies in coding, improvements in remote sensing algorithms, discovering biophysical characteristics that may be currently undocumented, improving estimation and prediction of watershed dynamics, and developing custom RAGs to leverage unique troves of information.

How is climate adaptation evolving in your field, and what strategies are working?

Climate adaptation struggles from abstraction. Often, decision makers and parties with vested interests struggle to see how climate change directly impacts their domains. A better strategy is to tie climate change impacts to more localized watershed dynamics over which decision makers have concern, agency, and power. When climate change is expressed at finer geographic scales and with economic values (both costs and benefits) such as water scarcity that disrupt business operations, impaired water quality that gets people sick, and threats of wildfire that decrease the safe provision of water, then the motivation to adapt is more tractable.

What are the main challenges to scaling sustainable water solutions, and how can they be addressed?

From my experience as an academic, practitioner, and investor, I offer one challenge from many possible examples. Specifically, the lack standardized water thresholds to quantify risk to human health and ecosystem function. Without these thresholds, no target for effective and sustainable water solutions grounds an effort to scale. An example is the definition of the Clean Water Act’s Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), contaminants’ natural and artificial sources, and their biophysical behavior as they move through watersheds. Where these aspects are well understood, appropriate solutions may be designed and implemented through system-wide, scalable programs.

Sam Foster

Ocean Charge Head of Retrofit

How will climate tech shape water quality and availability in the next decade?

Climate tech is set to revolutionise water management by making it smarter and more responsive. Technologies like IoT sensors and AI could monitor water quality in real time and predict shortages before they happen. At Ocean Charge, we’ve seen how tech-driven solutions can optimise resource use, and the same principles apply to water. By adopting climate tech innovations, we can ensure more sustainable water distribution and quality improvement globally.

How do data and AI advance sustainable water management, and how can they be more accessible?

Data and AI are critical for smarter water management. Tools like AI-driven monitoring systems can identify inefficiencies or leaks, helping conserve water in ways that weren’t possible before. The key to accessibility is affordability and scalability. At Ocean Charge, we’ve found success with plug-and-play models for EV charging, and this approach could translate to water systems—offering simpler, cost-effective solutions that make advanced technologies available to everyone.

How can water technologies and renewable energy work together for greater impact?

Sustainable water and renewable energy technologies can create powerful synergies. For example, solar energy can power water treatment systems, providing clean water in off-grid areas, while wind energy can support water pumping in remote locations. Pairing rainwater harvesting systems with renewable energy sources can further optimise efficiency and reduce environmental impact. These integrations demonstrate the potential for creating self-sustaining ecosystems that address water and energy challenges simultaneously.

Karen Frost

The Water Council

Vice president of economic development & innovation

How will climate tech shape water quality and availability in the next decade?

I see a lot of potential in satellite and sensor technologies that can measure various aspects of water quality and quantity. These technologies help water managers leverage predictive modelling and avoid future problems. For example, Wellntel uses acoustic technology to provide continuous monitoring of water levels and supply for water-intensive businesses, farms and agencies. The data is helpful for monitoring individual wells but even more valuable when used to measure conditions in a larger watershed.

We have also seen strides in real-time water quality analysis. Several of our member startups have created water monitoring systems that greatly reduce the time needed to detect bacterial and viral contamination. For example, two member companies conducted real-time water quality measurements in Paris’ Seine River during the 2024 Olympics.

What are the main challenges to scaling sustainable water solutions, and how can they be addressed?

The biggest challenge to implementing sustainable water solutions is the pace of innovation. Utilities are hesitant to try new technologies that could affect drinking water or wastewater treatment, and rightfully so. Thus, the process to pilot and validate technologies is slow and expensive.

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is working on a potential solution with its permanent piloting facility announced this summer. The facility will allow companies to test their wastewater technologies at scale, an important step in the validation process. It will start by piloting primary filtration technologies from Tomorrow Water and Aqua Aerobics.

What innovations or materials are emerging to combat water pollution?

We work with several companies making encouraging progress on capturing or destroying PFAS, including Aquagga, Avivid Water Technology and Enspired Solutions. Fixed Earth Innovations and ORIN Technologies have formed a joint venture to combine absorbent media with specific microbes to absorb and aerobically break down PFAS compounds in groundwater, soils, wastewater and sludges. A pilot test at a Wisconsin airport showed great promise. Another member, PolyGone Systems, is taking on the alarming problem of microplastics. It has created a biomimetic filtration system that removes microplastic contaminants from a wide range of water bodies.

Jenny Gelman

Kando Director of marketing & communications

How will climate tech shape water quality and availability in the next decade?

Climate tech will drive improvements in water management by enabling predictive analytics, efficient resource allocation, and rapid identification of risks like contamination and thus, avoiding and eliminating risks at source. Innovations like Generative AI in platforms will ensure more sustainable water practices, helping utilities manage scarce resources while improving water quality.

How do data and AI advance sustainable water management, and how can they be more accessible?

Data and AI empower utilities with actionable insights for better decision-making, such as identifying wastewater contamination sources ‘improving wastewater quality or optimizing treatment processes. Additionally, these technologies can streamline daily administrative activities, saving time and increasing efficiency— allowing teams to focus on impactful, strategic work rather than repetitive tasks.

To ensure accessibility, tools must be intuitive, user-friendly, and affordable. When solutions are easy to use, they’re more likely to be adopted by both large utilities and smaller, resourcelimited communities. Combining this simplicity with localized training programs can help ensure that these advancements benefit diverse regions effectively.

What policy changes are needed to encourage climate tech adoption in water management?

We’re already seeing positive momentum with policies encouraging innovation and collaboration in water management. Governments are increasingly prioritizing funding for climatetech solutions, and regulatory frameworks are beginning to incorporate the need for data-driven tools and circular water practices.

As this progress continues, expanding incentives for water reuse, adopting advanced monitoring technologies, and fostering partnerships between utilities, technologies, and policymakers will further accelerate adoption. The more we align policy with technological potential, the greater our collective ability to build sustainable and resilient water systems.

Jennifer Godwin Pagán, Ph.D

AquiSense Technologies Chief Technical Officer

How are climate adaptation practices in your field evolving, and what are some examples of successful strategies in action?

When it comes to climate technology, the ultraviolet community are a bit of a dichotomy. On one hand the community has for decades promoted the fact that ultraviolet light provides a chemical free mechanism for water treatment. Keep in mind ultraviolet light was historically produced via mercury vapor lamp technology.

Yet when an alternate ultraviolet light source, UVC-LEDs came to market no major companies invested in integrating them into their product lines, despite the fact that UVC-LEDs offer the same treatment solution while containing no mercury. This intransigence forced a slower adoption of beneficial technology and left the majority of the market development to smaller start up businesses.

What policy or regulatory shifts do you believe are necessary to support the adoption of climate tech solutions in water management?

Honestly, new policies or regulations are not necessary to the adoption of our products. Our customers are solving specific problems and taking a holistic view of the technology. For example, we have a pharmaceutical customer choosing to swap out mercury vapor lamps in their facility because our LED product showed higher efficacy in the same footprint, allowing increased through-put without needing more floor space. Another customer, in the food and beverage industry, required a UV solution that would switch on and off rapidly to full power.

The oil and gas industry is adopting our technology for use in harsh conditions where incumbent mercury technology is too fragile for use. That said, of course there are regulatory actions that could accelerate the adoption of UVC LED technology. Mercury import and use is increasingly banned under RoHS, the European implementation of the United Nations Minamata convention and a ban on new mercury mining is already in effect.

What overlooked sustainable practices or technologies deserve more attention?

There is some irony that industries not traditionally associated with the adoption of sustainable technology are some of our largest customers. These big-pharma, oil and gas, and beverage customers operate outside of the traditional ultraviolet water treatment market and are looking for innovative solutions to their problems. I hope the mercury-UV water treatment world takes note.

David Macaulay

The Mastrrr Company

President

How will climate tech shape water quality and availability in the next decade?

Advancements in chemical manufacturing and testing have made new and specialized chemicals available for industrial use. Our area of expertise is in water and wastewater treatment, and it’s been exciting to see the increasing interest in Peracetic Acid (PAA) as a potential advancement in chemical disinfection. It appears to be a viable alternative that’s much safer for the local environment and marine life. PAA does not generate any chlorinated disinfection byproducts which make it a promising candidate to meet increasingly strict federal and state regulatory standards.

What are the main challenges to scaling sustainable water solutions, and how can they be addressed?

Larger plants have already invested in specific treatment processes and the cost of adopting a new technology and retrofitting it to work in their specific configuration is generally prohibitive. Several newer solutions are increasingly complex and have expensive maintenance requirements. Currently many states across the US have been slow to allow PAA as an approved disinfection chemical. Plants and state officials can feel like the risk involved in committing to a new technology does not justify switching from a currently proven method when the cost is so high.

What innovations or materials are emerging to combat water pollution?

We have spent the last two years developing and patenting a new chemical induction unit, The Series 32PAA. It is specifically designed to improve disinfection while reducing the overall volume of chemical usage. Our goal is to help lower the barrier for treatment plants. The CUI will allow plants reduce the amount of chemical used while maintaining their current disinfection standards, saving on monthly operating cost. More importantly, switching to PAA can be accomplished while maintaining the current infrastructure. The process does not change for facility management and upkeep is minimal.

Howard Marles

CURIO Group Ltd Chairman & Founder

How will climate tech shape water quality and availability in the next decade?

Micropollutants are one of the biggest problems facing the global water industry. They cover everything from trace contaminants of PFA forever chemicals to microplastics and pharmaceuticals. The case for integrated treatment options is clear: research has shown that in the long-term the bioaccumulation of these contaminants, and the potential for them to interact with each other poses a significant problem for the environment and human health.

The challenge lies in helping water companies understand their micropollutant problem. The composition, and toxicity of these trace contaminants varies depending on a number of factors: the presence of certain industries, the impact of a changing climate, and the lifestyle of the population. There is no one size fits all solution.

What innovations or materials are emerging to combat water pollution?

Ozone has been used in Switzerland since 2014 to tackle micropollutants, it has subsequently become the benchmark for successful micropollutant removal. But the issue lies in tailoring treatments depending on the composition of micropollutants in any given area.

Our research lies in helping water companies deploy the best solution for their micropollutant problem. For example, if a water company has a particular problem with industrial runoff, we can deploy a solution that has been tried and tested to fit the profile of micropollutants found in that discharge.

But the key lies in effectively pre-testing our solutions in the area, and that’s why our pilot testing plants are important. These are simple “plug and play” installations that can be deployed at any site, where we can run and trial different dosages and treatment options and test their viability for the area.

What overlooked sustainable practices or technologies deserve more attention?

Ultimately these solutions need to be sustainable, costeffective and suitable for a changing regulatory environment. Enhancing ozone treatment by combining it with other treatment agents is the key focus of our research. At present, we’re trialing different combinations of ozone with treatment agents like granular activated carbon (GAC), ultraviolet (UV) and even nanobubbles.

Anthony Migyanka

CLLEEN Water and PoweR Founder, CEO

How do data and AI advance sustainable water management, and how can they be more accessible?

Engineering is trial and error. AI allows you to run a lot of scenarios to optimize the process, before you commit to the capital expenditure of a 3-D machine. AI gets us closer to the end result faster, saving thousands of dollars and hours. With AI, or machine learning, you can also refine your process real-time for: energy savings, smaller footprint, lower CAPEX and OPEX. AI is an amazing tool that has myriad applications in water and climate tech.

What are the main challenges to scaling sustainable water solutions, and how can they be addressed?

Investment capital, willing to “take the leap” with the entrepreneur. Brilliant water and climate technologies die yearly because of lack of funding. Investors lag behind, and innovation has to wait until big players move, to get investors interested. It’s the most frustrating aspect of my job. Stronger government/tax incentives would open a world of climate and water technologies.

How is climate adaptation evolving in your field, and what strategies are working?

My company is working with coal-fired power plants in the US decommissioning their units. Billions of gallons of fly-ash pond water for CLLEEN VAP, disposed by our evaporation/ crystallization (eliminating trucking and injection wells), and we will extract lithium, cobalt, molybdenum, and other critical minerals. I have been in the fossil fuels sector my entire 30 year chemical engineering career.

I just spoke to a career coal miner, 71 years old, and our entire conversation was about how we extract lithium from his coal water to sell to battery companies. That conversation would not have taken place 5 years ago. This is a monumental shift.

Chris S. Robbins

Ocean Conservancy

Associate Director, Science

What innovations or materials are emerging to combat water pollution?

Ocean Conservancy and Florida International University have partnered to reduce nutrient pollution into Tampa Bay using a technique known as “nutrient fingerprinting.” Led by FIU, this technique detects specific manmade chemicals in water samples that co-occur with different forms of nitrogen (ammonia, nitrate, nitrite). We can trace the nitrogen back to its original source using these chemical ‘breadcrumbs’ found in the water samples along with the nitrogen. Certain chemicals, like caffeine, for example, are more effectively removed by wastewater treatment plants than septic systems.

Therefore, if water samples contain high levels of caffeine, there is a greater probability that leaking septic tanks are contributing to high nitrogen levels. Government officials can use this information to prioritize and fund the conversion of septic tanks to centralized sewer in septic hot spot locations, resulting in improved water quality.

What policy changes are needed to encourage climate tech adoption in water management?

Investments in research and development are critical to generating climate tech solutions that give decision makers more tools in the toolbox to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Florida’s estuaries face multiple stressors, including stronger and more frequent hurricanes, warming ocean temperatures and greater extremes in rainfall.

All of these are ingredients for harmful algal blooms (HABs) that are dangerous to people, marine wildlife and coastal economies. Florida is a model where the state legislature allocates 100s of millions of dollars annually to implement innovative technologies and solutions to curb nutrient pollution and HABs, restore Florida’s waterbodies, and implement water quality treatment technologies.

What overlooked sustainable practices or technologies deserve more attention?

Identifying the sources of pollutants using chemical tracers is not new, but it is an innovative technique that is underused and potentially more geographically precise and cost effective than traditional methods. Ocean Conservancy and FIU’s collaborative nutrient fingerprinting study in Florida’s Hillsborough River watershed could transform our understanding of where to reduce nutrient pollution, which fuels HABs responsible for seagrass losses and marine wildlife deaths. Early results are promising and, if successful, we will adopt this technique in other Florida estuaries.

Juha Saily

PhotonTec Founder

How will climate tech shape water quality and availability in the next decade?

Climate tech innovations, particularly advanced sensing technologies, are poised to revolutionize water quality monitoring over the next decade. Fluorometric sensors, like those available from PhotonTec, represent a significant leap forward in real-time detection capabilities for both hydrocarbon contamination and harmful algal blooms (HABs). These technologies enable immediate response to water quality threats, potentially preventing widespread contamination events before they become critical issues.

What innovations or materials are emerging to combat water pollution?

The field of water pollution monitoring is seeing remarkable advancement through non-contact remote sensing technologies. The latest fluorescence-based monitoring systems offer unprecedented capabilities in detecting and quantifying various contaminants:

• Real-time hydrocarbon (oil & fuel) detection with sub-μm/ sub-ppm sensitivity enables immediate response to spills, leaks, and water contamination

• Automated HABs monitoring provides early warning for toxic algal proliferation

• Continuous colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) measurement provides valuable data about water quality and organic content

Modern fluorometric sensors allow detection from a distance (10+ m / 33+ ft) and can monitor areas up to 150 m² (1,600 sq ft) without human presence while non-contact technology effectively prevents biofouling, significantly reducing maintenance needs.

What policy changes are needed to encourage climate tech adoption in water management?

The regulatory landscape needs significant adjustment to fully leverage modern monitoring technologies. Key policy changes should focus on:

Updated Monitoring Standards

• Recognition of continuous monitoring systems as preferred methods for contamination detection

• Integration of real-time data collection into compliance requirements in both industrial and environmental applications

• Cost-benefit analysis requirements that consider long-term environmental impact prevention versus cleanup costs

Regulatory Framework

The adoption of advanced monitoring technologies should be incentivized through updated regulations that establish clear guidelines for implementing continuous monitoring systems, including minimum detection sensitivity requirements and strategic placement criteria for optimal coverage of critical areas.

Jamie Spotswood

OceanWell

Director of Business Development

What are the main challenges to scaling sustainable water solutions, and how can they be addressed?

New technologies must take the time to connect with people, effectively demonstrating why they represent a step-change improvement and how they benefit both people and the planet.

It is essential to establish trust and ensure that all stakeholders see the value and necessity of implementing these solutions. Transparency fosters a sense of ownership and collaboration.

Another key challenge lies in the mispricing and the undervaluation of water. Water is locally priced and if the true costs of water use, scarcity, and long-term sustainability is often not accurately captured. This is needed to encourage private sector investment, to fund projects where pricing mechanisms reflect the true value of the resource.

How is climate adaptation evolving in your field, and what strategies are working?

Subsea reverse osmosis is an emerging field in the blue economy designed for climate resilience. With increasing droughts, flooding, groundwater depletion, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and aridification worldwide, new water sources that are reliable are increasingly important for adaption. The ocean is an obvious source but protecting it is even more vital. The key evolution in our field is to answer the question, how can you sustainably extract water from the ocean at scale without hurting it?

Secondly, modularity is strategically important because not only does it make the technology faster and easier to deploy, but it gives much greater cost certainty and flexibility for decision makers.

How can water technologies and renewable energy work together for greater impact?

As new sources of renewable power come online from wind, solar, wave, etc, the grid will become increasing volatile from a supply perspective. In other words, there will be increasing intraday variability in power availability and power pricing. Water technologies that can optimise their power demand in line with fluctuating supply will hold an advantage.

If the technology can not only adapt to renewable sources of power, either directly or via the grid, but enhance the output of renewable power itself it creates even greater cyclicality. Hydropower being an example, also cooling. Another factor is water quality, i.e. pure water for hydrogen cracking. The waterpower nexus is a multifaceted, and crucial to climate change adaptation.

Tom Spillane

Vivreau

Vice President of Technical Excellence

What are the main challenges to scaling sustainable water solutions, and how can they be addressed?

In my experience implementing sustainable water solutions with companies of all sizes, the biggest challenges we have seen are a general resistance to change and a lack of support from key stakeholders. For companies switching away from plastic jugs or single-use water bottles, using Vivreau’s ROI calculator to demonstrate cost savings, reduction of CO2 emissions, and plastic waste saved can be a powerful tool to explain the benefits of change.

Experiencing the solution firsthand is also a great way to demonstrate the seamless integration and elevated experience a sustainable hydration solution can provide, which can help get key stakeholders on board. I encourage anyone interested in this option to explore Vivreau’s free trial options.

What role do community-driven initiatives play in sustainable water practices, and how can they be supported?

Community-driven initiatives are vital for promoting sustainable water practices and conservation. At Vivreau, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of collective action through our partnership with 4ocean. Our collaboration shows how communities can address environmental issues together. These efforts promote awareness and adoption of sustainable water practices, creating a ripple effect and encouraging individuals to make more sustainable choices. Fostering partnerships across sectors can also bring diverse perspectives and resources.

The success of community-driven initiatives largely depends on active involvement and support. By uniting with a shared purpose, we can tackle environmental challenges effectively and pave the way for a sustainable future.

What overlooked sustainable practices or technologies deserve more attention?

Globally, we produce around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. One impact-driven solution is community refill stations, which reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles by providing accessible refill points in public spaces like parks and transit stations. This encourages sustainable habits and reduces plastic use. Workplaces and public businesses can also implement water dispensers to promote sustainability.

Another approach involves using advanced, state-of-the-art micro-filtration technology, like our Extra C-Tap dispenser, to decrease plastic pollution and CO2 emissions. Utilizing innovative technology for water dispensers can help substantially decrease plastic pollution and carbon emissions, offering a more sustainable solution for water distribution.

Arthur Valkieser

Hydraloop International CEO/CTO & Co-founder

What promising technologies are addressing extreme drought or water scarcity?

The most transformative technologies are decentralized water recycling systems, like Hydraloop, which enable homes, buildings, and businesses to reuse greywater for non-potable purposes such as toilet flushing, irrigation, and laundry. These systems reduce reliance on freshwater resources by up to 45% and offer immediate and scalable benefits for water-scarce regions.

What are the main challenges to scaling sustainable water solutions, and how can they be addressed?

The greatest barriers are awareness, cost, and regulatory inertia. Many still view water as an abundant resource, failing to prioritize conservation. Public education campaigns, incentives for adopting water-saving technologies, and harmonized regulations that promote decentralized water treatment can create a paradigm shift. Partnerships between private innovators and public entities are key to driving large-scale adoption.

How is climate adaptation evolving in your field, and what strategies are working?

Decentralized water reuse is a rapidly evolving practice. For instance, Hydraloop systems have been installed in residential and commercial projects worldwide, in over 35 countries.

What policy changes are needed to encourage climate tech adoption in water management?

We need forward-thinking policies that mandate water reuse in new developments, much like energy efficiency standards for buildings. Subsidies for decentralized systems and tax incentives for water conservation technologies would accelerate adoption. International standards for water recycling systems, like the European Standard and the NSF350 will also ensure safety and scalability.

Peter Voigt

Clean TeQ Water CEO

What are the main challenges to scaling sustainable water solutions, and how can they be addressed?

The main challenges include perceived costs of treatment technologies, lack of clear regulatory mandates, and limited industry awareness of the benefits of sustainable water solutions. Let’s use nutrient removal as an example. As discharge regulations tighten globally, many industries view phosphorus and nitrogen removal as compliance-driven, rather than an opportunity to create value. Strategies to overcome these challenges include showcasing successful pilot projects and full-scale plants that demonstrate economic and environmental benefits. Recovering nutrients as reusable products or using innovative biological or filtration solutions can turn compliance into a cost-saving or revenue-generating activity.

What innovations or materials are emerging to combat water pollution?

Technologies that recover nutrients while achieving stringent discharge limits are revolutionising water treatment. The combination of ion exchange and precipitation technologies like PHOSPHIX® not only remove phosphate to ultra-low levels but also recover it as hydroxyapatite, a valuable material used in fertilisers. Biological systems like BIOCLENS® can efficiently remove nitrogen compounds from wastewater while minimising operational complexity. The development of high flux, tuneable Graphene Membranes can transform wastewater treatment and recycling. These innovations help industries reduce their environmental footprint while creating reusable byproducts, aligning with circular economy principles.

What overlooked sustainable practices or technologies deserve more attention?

Phosphorus removal is an essential practice for protecting aquatic ecosystems and meeting strict discharge limits – but it can be challenging when feed streams fluctuate (which, in reality, they do!). In a recent wastewater pilot in Ireland, advanced phosphorus removal technology (PHOSPHIX®) successfully treated varying phosphate levels in the feed stream (3-20mg/L), consistently reducing them to ultra-low levels (<1 mg/L). The system operated with minimal waste production and achieved very high water recovery (~99%) – and is now moving to a full-scale plant. This demonstrates how innovative approaches can handle complex wastewater challenges reliably, helping industries meet regulatory requirements while minimising their environmental footprint. Scaling such solutions requires greater awareness of their operational advantages and showcasing their success in diverse applications.

Eric Wei

Global Water Center

Carbon Program Director of Global Water Center

How do data and AI advance sustainable water management, and how can they be more accessible?

Data and AI are transforming sustainable water management by offering innovative tools to streamline operations, optimize resource use, and reduce inefficiencies across the water sector. For water project developers, managing data acquisition and monitoring data for operational insights are essential but often expensive and inefficient tasks. For water utilities, better distribution of water based on more accurate water pressure data can lead to significant energy savings and a reduction in nonrevenue water. Both groups stand to benefit from AI and improved data management.

To address challenges in water system monitoring, Global Water Center (GWC) developed Sureflow Analytics, a platform that streamlines operations through centralized asset management. Additionally, GWC is leveraging AI to create tools like a WhatsApp assistant loaded with information from GWC’s training courses, enabling water professionals to access critical knowledge in real time. These tools provide scalable, contextualized support for professionals to design and maintain sustainable systems globally.

What are the main challenges to scaling sustainable water solutions, and how can they be addressed?

Many safe drinking water projects struggle to access sustainable funding due to their modest size, which limits their ability to leverage carbon-based financing through the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). GWC is solving this problem by pioneering aggregation platforms that enable multiple safe drinking water projects to access the VCM together. By providing access to better rates and faster entry into the carbon market, GWC’s approach creates mutually beneficial solutions, helping small organizations scale their impact more quickly and ensuring the long-term sustainability of safe water systems.

How is climate adaptation evolving in your field, and what strategies are working?

Just as resilience credits can be combined with Blue Carbon credits under Verra’s SDVista methodologies to address multiple environmental goals, similar bundling efforts are now being explored in the water sector. For example, Safe Drinking Water (SDW) projects are being considered for bundling with initiatives like improved cookstoves, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and other community-level interventions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). GWC is actively exploring these approaches, focusing on SDW or WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) as the core element of such bundled solutions.

Marco Westergren

InfoTiles Chief Analytics Officer

How do data and AI advance sustainable water management, and how can they be more accessible?

The water sector is dense with both subject matter expertise, legacy systems and sealed data-silos. Unlike LLM that can be trained on the library of public access human knowledge, to provide the next steps in water we need to work with the data cordoned off on private servers in the many utilities out there. Once more standardisation, and simplified, safe sharing of information has been established, tested and has built confidence in the market, I expect great leaps in adoption and value creation from this field in the future.

What are the main challenges to scaling sustainable water solutions, and how can they be addressed?

The greatest benefits in sustainable implementation, from the digital perspective, likely comes from integration, automation and collaboration across domains that mostly work on their own today. This requires both technological improvements as well as change management. When everyone has capacity and backlog filled to the brim in their own domain, reaching across the aisle isn’t helped by technical limitations on top. When we reach the stage where automation helps free up time, and information access is simplified, both in form and method, everyone from planning, execution, operations and third parties can work together in near real-time thus seeing the issues from multiple angles, we will see real large scale benefits.

What policy changes are needed to encourage climate tech adoption in water management?

New reporting requirements in particular enable greater data collection, but can be experienced punitively rather than value adding for the utility in many cases, as it adds work and cost on already pressured resources. I foresee outside engagements like Spring in the UK bringing structure and openness to data sharing as a good step in the right direction, where analysis and reporting leads to beneficial effects. Such engagements likely need to be from outside or cross-collaboration rather than tied to a single entity to ensure greater adoption.

Global events

PUMPS & VALVES

Date: 19-20 February 2025

Location: messe dortmund

Website: pumpsvalves-dortmund.de

The 7th PUMPS & VALVES will take place in Dortmund from 19 to 20 February 2025. The trade show provides a diverse but focussed overview of key components of industrial process technology. Exchange, solutions and business deals are the focus of the trade show.

Become part of the business platform in the heart of the industry!

World Water-Tech Innovation Summit

Date: 25-26 February 2025

Location: LONDON, uk

Website: worldwatertechinnovation.com

Global Water Expo is the only dedicated exhibition focused on the planning and construction of water infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Given the success of the inaugural edition and the buoyancy of the market, it will double in size for 2024. Saudi Arabia’s government is investing $80bn in the sector to meet its ever-increasing water requirements.

The Kingdom’s commitment to addressing water supply challenges is evident through the establishment of the National Water Strategy 2030.connections, and gain inspiration for addressing today’s global water challenges.

Smart Water Systems

Date: 15 - 16 April 2025

Location: LONDON, uk

Website: smgconferences.com

The 14th Annual Smart Water Systems conference is designed as a high-level forum to facilitate strategic dialogue and collaboration among water utility companies, solution providers, government authorities, and investment professionals. The primary goal is to examine cutting-edge technologies, explore the latest industry trends, and share best practices to advance the UK and European smart water market.

British Water EventData Conference

Date: 6 February 2025

Location: Warrington, UK

Website: www.britishwater.co.uk

A one-day conference organised by British Water.

British Water has announced the launch of the British Water Data Conference 2025, exploring how datadriven innovation is reshaping water resilience in a changing climate.

The event will focus on integrating smart infrastructure and IoT technology to clarify cybersecurity needs, improve water efficiency, and strengthen catchment management.