March 10, 2024 |Water Treatment and Wastewater Management Market Latest News Update

Urban wastewater: Council and Parliament reach a deal on new rules for more efficient treatment and monitoring - The Council and the European Parliament’s negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal to review the urban wastewater treatment directive. The revised directive is one of the key deliverables under the EU's zero-pollution action plan. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/01/29/urban-wastewater-council-and-parliament-reach-a-deal-on-new-rules-for-more-efficient-treatment-and-monitoring/

Sicily declares state of emergency amid worst drought in almost 20 years - Severe lack of rain and poor maintenance of irrigation facilities have led to water rationing affecting more than 800,000 citizens. https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/03/01/state-of-emergency-declared-in-sicily-due-to-drought

Scientists reveal molecular mysteries to control silica scaling in water treatment - Silicon is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust, and in natural water sources, it is commonly found in the form of dissolved silicic acid. https://phys.org/news/2024-03-scientists-reveal-molecular-mysteries-silica.html

Irish water does not meet EU standards, court rules - The concentration of certain chemical compounds in Irish drinking water exceeds European Union safety levels, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n3zj3g8e4o

Membion secures €5M for wastewater treatment tech - Membion is a membrane manufacturer specialising in membrane bioreactors for wastewater treatment. https://tech.eu/2024/01/16/membion-secures-5m-for-wastewater-treatment-tech/

EU Policy. Pharma and cosmetics industries to pay for wastewater treatment - ‘Polluter pays’ principle mandates key industries to take responsibility for spreading micropollutants. https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/01/30/pharma-and-cosmetics-industries-to-pay-for-wastewater-treatment

Brussels raises alarm over Mediterranean drought: ‘Water rationing in Sicily’ - The latest report by the EU Commission's Joint Research Center (JRC) highlights the impact of "prolonged, above-average temperatures, hot spells and rain deficits" on the area's water resources, agriculture, and vegetation. Spring 2024 expected to be "warmer-than-average" https://www.eunews.it/en/2024/02/20/brussels-raises-alarm-over-mediterranean-drought-water-rationing-in-sicily/

Europe Water Filters Market Report 2024: Notable Demand for Customizable and Modular Water Filtration Solutions Gaining Momentum - Forecasts to 2029 - The Europe Water Filters market was valued at $1.96 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach a value of $2.78 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6% https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/europe-water-filters-market-report-2024-notable-demand-for-customizable-and-modular-water-filtration-solutions-gaining-momentum---forecasts-to-2029-302062132.html

What will Spain look like when it runs out of water? Barcelona is giving us a glimpse - Angry farmers, worried tourism workers and unprepared politicians – Catalonia is on the frontline of a drought-stricken future - Since the beginning of February, Barcelona and 200 other towns in Catalonia have been in an official drought emergency. That means more than 6 million people in the region live with restrictions. Daily water usage per inhabitant is limited. Parks are unwatered, fountains are dry and showers at swimming pools and beaches are closed. Farmers can’t irrigate most of their crops and must halve their water usage for livestock or face fines. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/15/spain-water-barcelona-farmers-tourism-catalonia-drought

Catalonia: State of emergency declared as region faces worst ever drought - The Spanish region of Catalonia has declared a state of emergency as it faces its worst drought on record. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68167942 

Making Water a Top Priority in 2024: New Water Europe Manifesto - 2024 will be a key moment for shaping EU policies for the next five years, and consequently, for our ability to ensure a secure, sustainable, and resilient water system. In response to this, Water Europe releases its manifesto today, calling upon policymakers to adopt an ambitious and holistic European Water-Smart Strategy with a strategic political accountability within the Commission for its the next term 2024-2029. https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/making-water-a-top-priority-in-2024-new-water-europe-manifesto/