Waste: understand why half of the treated water in Piracicaba is lost before reaching residents' homes
A report reveals that over half of the treated water in Piracicaba is lost due to leaks and maintenance issues before it reaches homes.
Paradisiacal beaches on one side, sewage water on the other: living without sewage in Arona, one of the main tourist municipalities in Tenerife
Residents of Arona, a popular tourist municipality in Tenerife, are living without sewage systems, facing significant sanitation and ecological crises.
Justice determines that Copasa ends operations in Alpinópolis, MG
The court ruled that Copasa must cease its water supply and sanitation services in Alpinópolis, Brazil, transitioning responsibilities to the municipality gradually.
Rotary donates water facility, computers to Lagos institutions
The Rotary Club of Falomo has provided water infrastructure and computers to schools and correctional facilities in Lagos to improve sanitation and education.
Sanepar ensures it has resolved issues that caused tap water to have unpleasant taste and smell and come out dirty in Ponta Grossa
Sanepar has reported that it has addressed the issues affecting the quality of tap water in Ponta Grossa, Brazil, after residents complained about unpleasant tastes and odors as well as discolored water.
Bronkhorstspruit Gets Water Relief As Government Intervention Delivers New Borehole
A new borehole has been inaugurated in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa, as part of a government initiative to enhance water supply and promote women's empowerment through sustainable water and sanitation programs.
Águas do Pará starts operations in April and promises to expand sanitation in Santarém
The state government of Pará announced the initiation of Águas do Pará's operations in Santarém, focusing on improving water supply and sanitation services in the region.
Piracicaba's Sanitation Plan foresees R$ 1.85 billion over 30 years; 59% goes to water supply and 1% to waste
The new Municipal Basic Sanitation Plan of Piracicaba forecasts R$ 1.85 billion in investments over 30 years, primarily for water supply and minimal funding for waste management.
Africa: FACE Africa Dedicates 71 Latrines and Two Water Projects in Rural Bentol
FACE Africa has dedicated 71 latrines and two water projects in rural Bentol, Liberia, significantly improving local water and sanitation infrastructure.
Sanasa admits error in water bills for social tariff issued with higher amounts and promises new bills
Sanasa, the mixed company responsible for sanitation in Campinas, Brazil, admitted to issuing incorrect higher water bills to some residents eligible for social tariff rates and promised to issue corrected bills soon.
Africa: The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union At a Glance Water Security Is a Strategic, Development, Peace, and Climate Issue
The 39th Assembly of the African Union emphasizes the importance of water security as fundamental to development and climate issues, especially given the statistics of millions lacking access to water and sanitation.
Water security and sanitation top the agenda at the African Summit
The 39th African Union summit in Addis Ababa focuses on water security and sanitation amid various regional and international challenges.
Africa: AU Summit - African Leaders Arrive in Addis Ababa for 39th Assembly
African leaders are gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union, focusing on sustainable water availability and sanitation systems.
Nigeria: Shettima Departs Abuja for AU Summit in Addis Ababa
Vice President Kashim Shettima is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the African Union Summit focused on water management and sanitation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Playing Leading Role in Sustainability, Availability of Water - ECOSOCC Head
Ethiopia is recognized for its leadership in promoting sustainability and access to water, according to the head of the African Union ECOSOCC.
Resource mobilisation strategy for Nigeria’s WASH sector
The article discusses the impact of a freeze on US foreign aid on Nigeria's Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector and the response from Nigerian lawmakers to address funding gaps.
Quito Water Company Warns of Scammers Charging Users Under Threat of Service Cut-off
The Metropolitan Public Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation (Epmaps) in Quito has warned citizens about scammers posing as municipal workers to collect payments illegally and threaten service disruption.
35% of Water and Sanitation Operators in Mexico are Women: ANEAS
Only 30% of water and sanitation operators in Mexico are women, with most relegated to customer service roles despite their engineering qualifications, prompting initiatives to create opportunities for women in technical and operational sectors.
The tragedy of the commons and the multiple use of hydroelectric reservoirs
The article discusses the concept of the 'tragedy of the commons' and its implications for the sustainable use of rivers during a speech commemorating the 25th anniversary of the National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA) in Brazil.
The Sudanese Prime Minister Launches His Government's Activities from the Capital Khartoum
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamel Idris has launched the activities of his government from Khartoum after 30 months of operating from Port Sudan due to the ongoing war, promising to focus on security, public welfare, and improvements in health, education, electricity, water, and sanitation services.
War in Ukraine: over 500,000 Russian households without electricity following a Ukrainian attack
Over 500,000 residents in the Russian region of Belgorod are without electricity due to a Ukrainian attack, affecting heating, water, and sanitation services as well.