WEX Global

We are excited to share the highlights from WEX Global 2024 🌟 From captivating sessions to impactful networking opportunities; WEX Global was a pivotal milestone towards a Water Positive Future. We trust that all of our attendees gained valuable insights and forged meaningful connections, leaving you inspired and empowered to drive change in the water sector. To watch the extended highlights visit https://lnkd.in/eDtSeJHe 💧  But the journey doesn’t stop here. We are already planning WEX Global 2025. To stay in the loop and be the first to know the dates for 2025 visit https://lnkd.in/eMA4hdrh #wexglobal2025 #digitaltransformation #waterpositivefuture #buildinghealthywatersheds #conferencehighlights 

🌊 🎤 The View of Regulation: We’re hearing from our panel of key sector stakeholders as they set out the trajectory of change needed to improve the environment 🌍. Chaired by Lila Thompson MIEx (Grad), CEO, British Water, the session is focusing on the strategies and approaches required to address critical challenges in the water sector. Our panel includes: Paul Hickey, Director, RAPID - Ofwat Marcus Rink, Chief Inspector, Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) Philip Duffy, CEO, Environment Agency David Henderson , CEO, Water UK 📍 BW Annual Conference 2024, Brighton ➡️See more BW upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/dd4Fehx9 #BWAnnualConference #WaterSectorInsights #Sustainability

Idrica´s and Xylem´s innovative project in the Ebro River Basin! Leveraging Xylem Vue powered by GoAigua platform, our Early Warning System (EWS) helps the Confederacion Hidrografica del Ebro (CHE) mitigate flood risks. Using advanced AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics, the system predicts floods, optimizes disaster responses, and enhances communication with stakeholders. Thanks to this project, the client can respond to different types of floods. and anticipate events even days or hours before they occur. Learn more here👉: https://lnkd.in/dSwg9WfX #SmartWater

What’s waiting behind 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 #𝟯🚪? 🎁 A new Qatium feature: 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗤 makes managing your network as easy as asking a question. As well as typing, you can now speak directly to Q and listen to their responses. Check it out now! #AdventCalendar #Holidays #Christmas #Water #WaterIndustry #Qatium

27%, that is the average percentage of non-revenue-water in Portugal. I’m pleased to participate in the Water Technology mission organised by Water Alliance and the Embassy of the Netherlands in Portugal in Lisbon. Today’s goal is to assess the opportunity for the software solutions for asset management of Spatial Insight. Replacing the worst pipes in the water distribution is an effective and the most sustainable way of reducing water losses. Thank you Margriet Leemhuis for your warm welcome, Steven van Rossum for your introduction and Juliette Douglas-Overzee and João Paulo Simão Pires for the organisation.

Microplastics: An Invisible Health Crisis We Cannot Ignore! The body's biochemistry operates at an extraordinary level of precision, responding to nano-fractions in ways that can have profound implications for health. When it comes to microplastics, the problem isn't one of mass balance—it's exposure. Microplastics, and their even smaller counterparts, nanoplastics, act as vectors for harmful substances such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), heavy metals, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. These particles infiltrate our bodies through water, seafood, and even the air we breathe. Once inside, they can cross vital biological barriers, provoking oxidative stress, inflammation, and even genotoxic damage that compromises cellular and systemic health. Consider seafood: Microplastics ingested by marine organisms accumulate in tissues that end up on our plates. Drinking water is another key vector, with microplastics detected in bottled and tap water globally. The cumulative exposure from these sources poses significant long-term risks, even if the individual concentrations appear negligible. So, how do we manage this emerging crisis? Advanced filtration technologies like Ultrafiltration (UF) and Nanofiltration (NF) are critical tools. These systems can effectively remove microplastics from water sources, offering a practical mitigation strategy. While these technologies aren't yet widely implemented, they represent a scalable solution for reducing human exposure. The microplastic crisis demands a shift in how we understand and address environmental contaminants. It’s not the quantity of material that poses the greatest threat, but the cumulative, chronic exposure to particles operating on a scale where our biochemistry is most vulnerable. We must act now—investing in advanced filtration, rethinking product design, and implementing global policies to mitigate exposure. This isn't just an environmental issue; it's a public health imperative. #Microplastics #Biochemistry #PublicHealth #AdvancedFiltration #Sustainability #desalination #MiddleEast #Spain

Data centers, the most significant historical opportunity for Spain "since the discovery of America" #Spain has a historic opportunity to lead the future of #technology and #greenenergy! During the event "Strategic Investment: Green Energy as the Key to Data Centers," organized by WiZink and Europa Press, experts highlighted Spain's unmatched position to become a global leader in data centers. 🔑 Why Spain? ✅ Unique renewable resources: abundant sun, wind, and land. ✅ Potential to attract investment and transform the tech industry. ✅ Commitment to 100% renewable and sustainable energy. 💥 Breaking myths: Data centers are not only energy-efficient but also optimize water usage. As David Fernández Fernández of AWS explained, efficiency is key to sustainable progress. Amazon Web Services (AWS), for instance, is committed to being #CarbonNegative and #WaterPositive, generating more freshwater than they consume and reducing CO₂ in the atmosphere—a model of #positiveimpact redefining #sustainability. Check out their sustainability reports for more insights! Top 5 sunniest provinces with access to the sea: 🌞 Huelva (3,527 hours) 🌞 Alicante (3,397 hours) 🌞 Murcia (3,348 hours) 🌞 Cádiz (3,316 hours) 🌞 Almería (3,305 hours) What connects these places? The power of the sun, driving investments in previously unimaginable areas and enabling sustainable #desalination. Solar energy not only supports photovoltaic projects but also advances fields like: Green hydrogen production: A critical energy source for the future, requiring abundant renewable electricity. 🌊 Desalination: Renewable energy powers desalination plants, turning seawater into vital resources in regions with limited water availability. The time to act is now. Spain and other renewable-rich regions are paving the way for a new era of energy and digital transformation. https://bit.ly/4eZdrtD

We are proud to welcome XPRIZE Water Scarcity as a Sustainability Partner of WEX Global 2025.   XPRIZE Water Scarcity is a $119 million prize designed to increase widespread access to clean water by creating reliable, sustainable, and affordable seawater desalination systems.    🌐 Do you have what it takes to create tech that will improve the efficiency, affordability and environmental friendliness of desalinated ocean water production? Register a team for #XPRIZEWaterScarcity xprize.org/water   Join us at WEX Global 2025 to connect with sustainability leaders, including XPRIZE experts, and explore how innovation and collaboration drives transformative solutions for water stewardship   📅  Book your place here https://lnkd.in/dkJhQeH or contact us to speak to a member of the team info@wex-global.com   #WaterSustainability #InnovativeSolutions #SustainablePractices #WaterFuture #GlobalCollaboration #desalination Mark Barker

🎙️ Tune into this month's episode of the WiseOnWater Podcast ‘Tech to the Rescue!’. Hear as Ian Thompson, Managing Director of Xylem UK and Ireland, discusses the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in the water industry and learn how digital technologies like smart metering, AI, and digital twins are helping water companies improve efficiency, reduce pollution, and enhance customer experience. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eWrmkDFN

Water with Will - a bit late this week. Let the fun begin with the Colorado River. A recap. From the November 20th Colorado Sun, the Bureau of Reclamation overview of five water management options. "Alternative 1, would stick closely to the current rules, which were established in 2007 and are widely regarded as insufficient because they allowed the reservoirs to fall so low. Under this plan, Lake Powell could release anywhere from 5 million to 9.5 million acre-feet down to the Lower Basin states — Arizona, California and Nevada. Other reservoirs, like Blue Mesa in Colorado, might be called on to help with these releases, and the Lower Basin could have to cut its use by up to 3.5 million acre-feet. Alternative 2 would require all basin states, even Colorado, to conserve water during times of shortage and it would involve multiple federal reservoirs, like Blue Mesa, the largest reservoir in Colorado. Upper Basin officials from Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah argue they should not have to conserve water because the states already use less than their full share of the river. They also say the new management rules should only include lakes Mead and Powell. Alternative 3 incorporates ideas from conservation organizations. Under this option, Lake Powell could release more water: Its maximum releases could reach 11 million acre-feet, which is higher than the 9.5 million acre-feet listed in other options. This proposal also includes basinwide cutbacks, including more conservation in the Lower Basin — a maximum of 4 million acre-feet compared with 3.5 million acre-feet included in other alternatives. Alternative 4 aims to blend competing proposals submitted by upper and lower basin states and tribal nations. Under this draft alternative, Lake Powell might be required to release 12 million acre-feet and to pull water from upstream reservoirs depending on the conditions in the basin. This alternative includes provisions to ensure tribal nations will be involved in water management. It calls for basinwide cutbacks when water is short and calls for less Lower Basin conservation —maximum cutbacks are listed as 2.1 million acre-feet. The draft released Wednesday is part of a long, federal process. For the new rules to be ready at the start of 2027, the federal government must have a finalized agreement by August 2026." It is worth tracking how this plays out and whether the final outcome actually addresses the challenges facing the Colorado River. Water United is part of the solution to the aridification of the Colorado RIver basin. #water #coloradoriver #climatechange #waterunited #catalyticcommunities FIDO Tech Water Foundry Earth Finance, Inc. Atlantean Media Tom Freyberg Victoria Edwards Sonya Bengali Polly Blythe https://lnkd.in/gECKxFzK