TASI Group Acquires Mission Communications

Adding to its Wireless Asset Management Capabilities

The TASI Group of Companies has reached an agreement to acquire Mission Communications, Norcross GA. Mission Communications will be organized into TASI’s largest business segment, TASI Flow. Mission will immediately complement TASI Flow’s existing Asset Management and Wireless Connectivity Strategy, bringing a strong presence in the Water and Wastewater market. Forrest Robinson will continue to lead Mission on its impressive...

Grundfos and De Nora announce that the parties have signed an agreement for De Nora to acquire 100% of the shares of ISIA S.p.A., including the intellectual property on chlorine dioxide generator technology. As part of the agreement, De Nora will also take over the competencies of ISIA’s highly experienced team of specialists. The transaction is expected to close within a short time. The acquisition represents a key opportunity for De Nora to leverage ISIA expertise to strengthen a technology...

Some common garden fertilizers sold by major retailers have concerning levels of PFAS compounds, so-called "forever chemicals" that last in the environment for decades and potentially harm health, a new study has found.

The fertilizers in question contain biosolids — sewage sludge sold by wastewater treatment plants after it has been dried and treated for biological contaminants. But it's often not treated for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — PFAS — compounds used...

Researchers at the University of Stirling have developed AI technology that enhances remote monitoring of water bodies, highlighting quality shifts due to climate change or pollution.

SCOTLAND -- Artificial intelligence that enhances remote monitoring of water bodies — highlighting quality shifts due to climate change or pollution — has been developed by researchers at the University of Stirling.

Read More: https://www.waterworld.com/environme...elease/1420276...

A dual-function electrode in a microbial fuel cell combines two previously separate functions, as shown by research from Washington University in St. Louis.

The lab of Zhen (Jason) He, professor in the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering, shows valuable resources can be recovered from wastewater using dual-function electrodes that also filter water in a microbial electrochemical system.

Read More: https://www.waterworld.com/wastewater/reuse-r...

Last week, the U.S. Senate passed the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, a bill allocating funding for water infrastructure.

If passed, the bill would both reauthorize existing programs as well as create new programs to help communities nationwide improve water infrastructure.

The bill allocates increases in funding for several programs over the next five years, including The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act ($250 million), The U.S....

JOYCE Moganedi, Sales Manager Power and Water at ABB Energy Industries, South Africa explains why it is critical for the nation’s water industry to embrace automation and technology to obtain higher efficiencies from their existing infrastructure and operate in a smarter and more sustainable way.

South Africa had a big wake up call two years ago when Cape Town came perilously close to being the first major global city to run out of drinkable water. The region was suffering from one...

The ins and outs of advancing circularity, efficiency and the production of hemp fibers were key topics during Kingpins24, the virtual industry event organized by Kingpins Show. The three-day event gave companies across the denim supply chain the opportunity to present their latest technologies and solutions to reduce the industry’s impact on the environment.

For its latest innovation to streamline the production of denim, Jeanologia turned to industries where humans and robots produce...

Well, this is certainly going to change the exhibit hall skyline at major water/wastewater conferences like ACE and WEFTEC.

Article Highlights:

• “Veolia and SUEZ announce that their respective boards of directors reached an agreement in principle last night on the key terms and conditions of the merger between the two groups.”
• “The two groups have agreed on a price of €20.50 per SUEZ share (coupon attached) conditional upon the signature of the Combination Agreement. “
• “Subject

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The mission of the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is to increase global awareness about the benefits of smart water & wastewater solutions.

This year’s theme is "Redefining Smart Water" and will include global utility speakers, roundtables, a Virtual Networking Lounge, 1-on-1 meetings, and more!

VTScada is a Platinum Engagement Sponsor so stay tuned for news about the interactive activities we are planning.

QUESTION: By now, we have all been...