Best Water Utilities
37 Intelligence Briefs
How Melbourne is future-proofing its water supply
Melbourne Water managing director Dr Nerina Di Lorenzo. Image: Melbourne Water Globally, water managers face a difficult reality: climate change is outpacing the capacity of our water systems. The United Nations University calls this the risk of water bankruptcy, where systems […] The post How Melbo
Aqualia named among the five best water companies in the world
Global Water Intelligence (GWI) has selected Aqualia as a finalist at the prestigious Global Water Awards 2026, widely known across the water industry as the "Oscars of Water." The Spanish company is competing in two categories: Water Company of the Year, recognizing a year marked by its entry into
Victoria’s best tasting tap water for 2026 crowned
Image: Prime Creative Media Coliban Water’s Bendigo Water Treatment Plant has been named Victoria’s best tasting tap water for 2026. The winner was announced at the IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water competition during the WIOA Conference in […] The post Victoria’s best tasting tap water for 2026 crowned a
PepsiCo Achieves 100% Water Replenishment at High-Risk Manufacturing Sites
PepsiCo reports full water replenishment at high-risk facilities and expands AWS standards adoption, advancing its net water positive goal amid rising global water stress. More
Newfoundland announces 2026 Operator of the Year winners
Newfoundland’s 2026 Operator of the Year Awards were announced on March 25 at the annual Water and Wastewater Workshop held in Gander, Nfld. Provincial minister of environment, conservation and climate […] The post Newfoundland announces 2026 Operator of the Year winners appeared first on Water Cana
Brazil’s water revolution: the rise of the world’s largest sanitation market
Brazil is rewriting its water story. Long marked by uneven access and chronic underinvestment, the country is now at the centre of one of the most ambitious transformations in the global water sector... More
Turning loss into resilience: The Danish way of reducing leakages
In times of geopolitical uncertainty, reducing water loss is key to strengthening resilience and ensuring a stable water supply. Denmark currently operates with an average NRW level of just 7.5 percent, among the lowest globally. The result reflects three decades of regulation, and integration of in
SDG6 Champion of the Year (Global Water Awards 2025)
how Maynilad chose systematic workforce development over expensive pipe replacement when they inherited Asia's oldest water network in 2007, reducing non-revenue water from 67% to 27% through operational protocols rather than capital spending More
The $5.7 Million Treatment Plant That Forgot to Communicate
How America's water utilities prove that expensive infrastructure investments are worthless without systematic operational protocols More
Portugal’s Algarve Region Sets the Gold Standard for Drinking Water Quality
Portugal’s Algarve Region Sets the Gold Standard for Drinking Water Quality Southern Portugal is leading the way in water safety, earning global recognition for its exceptional tap water standards. Th...
From sewage to ‘sugar’ - United Utilities achieves UK first - Water Magazine
United Utilities is successfully trialling a groundbreaking technology to extract naturally occurring glucose from sewage. More
Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant named International Project of the Year
Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant named International Project of the Year at the 2025 British Construction & Infrastructure Awards in London. More
Kelowna flood mitigation project wins global engineering award
A flood protection project in Kelowna has won international recognition for its innovative approach to climate resilience and infrastructure protection. CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest private consulting engineering firms, received […] The post Kelowna flood mitigation project wins global engineering
China embarks on world’s largest hydropower dam, capital markets cheer
By Farah Master and Samuel Shen; July 21, 2025 HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s Premier Li Qiang announced construction had begun on what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam, on the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau, at an estimated cost of at least $170 billion, the official Xinhua new
Saudi Arabia Named Global Model for Water Sustainability by UN-Water
Riyadh, July 26, 2025, SPA -- UN-Water has selected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a global model for best practices in accelerating progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which focuses on water. The announcement was made during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Developm
Mérida in Spain showcases robust Roman water infrastructure
In the Spanish city of Mérida, a remarkable testament to Roman water infrastructure dominates the landscape. But the eyecatching aqueduct of Miracles is just the tip of the iceberg. An impressive network of aqueducts lies underground. The Rabo de Buey–San Lázaro aqueduct was built nearly 2000 years
How Alaska is adapting to climate change – the fastest-warming state in the U.S.
Just a few decades ago, Alaska was synonymous with endless winter and extreme cold that was difficult to endure. Today, however, due to climate change, that image is rapidly changing. It is the fastest-warming state in the U.S., and the consequences of this process are becoming increasingly visible
German water and wastewater association promotes organic farming
The Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft (DWA), a politically and economically independent association committed to sustainable water management and the promotion of research and development, is supporting the German government’s goal of increasing organic farming. The DWA, an important German
Senegal and SUEZ win UN prize for model water partnership
The award, presented to SEN’EAU, a joint venture between SUEZ and the Senegalese government, recognizes the project’s impact in delivering sustainable and high-quality water services, and its contribution toward achieving the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. More
ACCIONA receives two awards at the Global Water Intelligence awards
ACCIONA won two prestigious Global Water Awards this year, organized by Global Water Intelligence magazine and held in Paris. The company won in two categories: “Desalination Plant of the Year” for... More
U.S: EPA recognises 38 water infrastructure projects for innovation and excellence
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized 38 outstanding water infrastructure projects across the country for their excellence, innovation, and contribution to public health and... More
Honoring Excellence in Water Management: Professor Jules B. van Lier receives the William Dunbar Medal
The esteemed William Dunbar Medal is presented biennially to an individual from a member country of the European Water Association (EWA) in recognition of exceptional contributions to applied technical advancements in the water sector. Sponsored by IFAT Munich, the world’s leading trade fair for wat
Haleon receives Alliance for Water Stewardship certification at Montreal facility
In a major milestone for sustainable manufacturing in Canada, Haleon, a global leader in consumer health with internationally recognized brands such as Advil, Centrum and Buckley’s, has secured Certified Core status under the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard at its Montreal facility. Th
Manila Water leads the way: 1st PH firm in CDP’s Corporate A-list for water
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water has earned its first ‘A’ listing in CDP for Water, a historic milestone making them the first Philippine company to achieve this top rating. This significant improvement from last year’s ‘A-’ reflects the company’s strong performance in setting strategic goals, imp
Veolia confirms leadership in ecological transformation with 2024 extra-financial performance
In a strong affirmation of its commitment to sustainable development, Veolia has released its 2024 extra-financial performance results, showcasing record achievements that align with the Group’s “... More
Vic utilities go head-to-head for 2025 tap water title
Image: Prime Creative MediaThe best tasting tap water in Victoria has been crowned at the 2025 Water Industry Operators Association (WIOA) Victoria conference in Bendigo. Barwon Water’s Lorne Water Treatment Plant (WTP) sample took […] The post Vic utilities go head-to-head for 2025 tap water title
Europe Leads in Water Sector Inventions
Spain is the European country most specialized in water sector inventions, while Europe accounts for 40% of inventions in related technologies , followed by the United States and Japan. More
2024 Water Awards SA: spotlight on excellence
This year’s winners of the Australian Water Association’s Water Awards SA were announced at the SA Gala Dinner & Awards on 8 November. More
South Australian water sector celebrates its achievements at water awards
The Australian Water Association (AWA) Water Awards SA winners were announced at the SA Gala Dinner & Awards Night on Friday, 18 November, at the Adelaide Convention Centre. More
Queensland water achievements celebrated at AWA Gala Dinner
The Australian Water Association's Queensland (QLD) Water Awards winners have been announced at the QLD Gala Dinner and Awards Night on 9 September. More
Falls water named best-tasting in state
Drinking tap water may not only quench the thirst of International Falls residents, but bring a sense of pride. The city’s water was on Wednesday named “Best in Glass” in Minnesota for its taste quality through the American Water Works Association 2012 Best in Glass water taste test championship. The first-place award is the first […]
The best “Treatment Project of the Year” for the largest wastewater treatment plant in Europe
<h3 class="Polaris-Header-Title" tabindex="-1"><span class="Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--headingLg Polaris-Text--bold">Mérida receives national recognition at the 'Spain Smart Water Summit' in Madrid for the best “Treatment Project of the Year” for the largest wastewater treatment plant in Europe based on microalgae</span></h3>
Dayton's stormwater management lands national award
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The City of Dayton Department of Water won a national award for its stormwater program. Dayton won the 2024 National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Award from the Water Environment Federation. Only six other organizations have won it. “We’re pleased to share the news that [...]
Upper Trinity's water plants achieve peak performance awards | News
• Lakeview Plant (located in the City of Lake Dallas) has maintained perfect compliance since Upper Trinity began its operation twenty-five years ago; and, provides wastewater treatment services to the cities of Corinth and Highland Village, the towns of Double Oak and Bartonville, the Lake Cities Municipal Utility Authority (serving Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek and Shady Shores) and the Lantana community (served by Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 7). August 14, 2024: Upper Trinity R
British Water’s annual UK Water Company Performance Survey has Northumbrian Water rising to the top
Northumbrian Water has risen to the top of the 2024 annual water company survey carried out by leading trade association British Water.
State recognizes Touchet Water District for wastewater treatment performance | Governments
The Washington State Department of Ecology recognized the Touchet Water District for excellent compliance with water quality permits in its list of outstanding wastewater treatment plant award reci...
Just one water supplier holds top rating for environmental performance
Only one water supplier has a maximum rating for its environmental performance, according to the government's latest industry review.