July 2008 Welcome to Water IDeaS, Your Weekly Newsletter from Industry IDS  
Supported By: Association of Water Technologies IBWA IRC ISTT Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council European Water Association FLUIDEX Global Water Intelligence Stockholm Environment Institute UKSTT
Technology Updates
New Chlorine Tolerant Desalination Membrane
The chlorine tolerant membrane will simplify the water desalination process, increasing access to fresh water and possibly reducing greenhouse gases.
GF Piping Systems Introduces Re-Designed Fuseal Mechanical Joint
Excellent chemical and physical properties make the Fuseal piping system the best choice for handling corrosive waste streams.
Spray Head Valves Available from Magnum Australia
The spray head valves can be used as an alternative for auxiliary, knife, butterfly, and ball valves for dispersing water and other fluid in a controlled spray patterns.
Automatic Screen/Filter for Small Systems
The FINESSE is the solution for continuous screening problems in small packaged wastewater treatment plant applications. It is also great for pre-septic tank applications.
Product Forecasts
Global Market for Membrane Bioreactors worth $488 Million By 2013
Domestic wastewater treatment was the earliest application of MBRs and is still the largest application, accounting for 44%.
World Market for Industrial Valves to Reach $56 Billion (USD) in 2012
Compared to 2007 estimates of $45B, this figure represents worldwide growth just short of 25 percent over the next five years.
Water World News
Cascal N.V. Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Zhumadian China Water Company
Cascal N.V. Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Zhumadian China Water Company
To complete the transaction, the existing water infrastructure was transferred to the new joint venture company, and Cascal delivered the purchase consideration for its 51 percent equity stake (approximately $18 million) on July 23, 2008.
The World`s Largest Stormwater Pollution Prevention Conference
The World`s Largest Stormwater Pollution Prevention Conference
Thousands of public officials, engineers, compliance officers, and industry professionals will learn state of the art techniques to prevent and mitigate stormwater pollution at the seventh annual StormCon, held from August 3-7, 2008.
Koch Contributes to Award-Winning Project
Koch Contributes to Award-Winning Project
The annual honor, presented by the International Desalination Association (IDA) and Global Water Intelligence as part of the Water, Finance and Sustainability Conference, recognizes the year`s most significant contribution to water technology and environmental protection.
The Birth of SWEMA (Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association)
The Birth of SWEMA (Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association)
Established on June 3rd 2008, at Alden Labs, this association is a landmark event for the water quality industry, and environmental issues that affect our most precious resource: water.
Editorial

The membrane bioreactor (MBR) is the combination of a membrane process like microfiltration or ultrafiltration with a suspended growth bioreactor.

According to a new technical market research report, Membrane Bioreactors: Global Markets (MST047B) from BCC Research, the global market for membrane bioreactor technology, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%, increasing in value from $296.0 million in 2008 to $488.0 million by 2013. The global market for membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology for wastewater treatment has grown steadily since 1990, when it was worth only $1 million.

For more updates from the world of water, read the next issue of Water IDeaS.

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Update on Use of Mine Pool Water for Power Generation
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