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Private equity’s expanding role in the water sector: key players, investments and strategic exits

2 weeks ago | smartwatermagazine.com | Pablo González-Cebrián |Esther Martín Muñoz

As institutional capital continues to flow into water-related industries, private equity firms (PE) are playing a pivotal role in consolidating assets, scaling sustainable solutions, and modernizing critical infrastructure. In this analysis, Saurabh Singh, VP of Advisory Services at BlueTech Research, provides exclusive insights into the latest market trends, notable transactions, and investment strategies that are shaping the future of water.
“Robust and compelling communication is key to help nudge significant behaviour changes in people”

3 weeks ago | smartwatermagazine.com | Olivia Tempest

Communicators in the sector have also had to become more creative in how they craft communications that stand out, particularly when it comes to topics that have long been talked about, such as water saving and water efficiency. The competing demands on people’s time continue to increase, meaning only the most impactful communications will really grab their attention and sit above the rest.
Earth Day 2025: The intersection of renewable energy and the water sector

3 weeks ago | smartwatermagazine.com | Olivia Tempest |Pablo González-Cebrián

A sustainable future for water and energyAs Earth Day 2025 calls for a collective effort to harness renewable energy for the health of the planet, the water sector plays a critical role in this transitionThe growing demand for clean water, combined with the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, places the water sector at the forefront of the renewable energy transition.
PetStar accelerates water neutrality goals with Veolia partnership in Mexico

1 month ago | smartwatermagazine.com

PetStar, a Mexican company globally recognized for its role in food-grade PET recycling, has partnered with Veolia Water Technologies to implement advan...
"Reducing chemical usage is critical for minimizing the environmental impact of desalination"

1 month ago | smartwatermagazine.com | Olivia Tempest

Additionally, tailoring pore structures could improve the removal of specific contaminants, such as boron and small organic chemicals, which remain challenging to filter with current membranes. Ultimately, this new understanding enables the development of membranes with precise separation selectivity, making them not only more efficient for desalination but also adaptable to a variety of water treatment challenges.
Pacific island water security requires new approach

1 month ago | smartwatermagazine.com | Adrian D. Werner

Hydrology experts at Flinders University are calling for urgent investigations into the operation of bore-fields that access fresh groundwater on Pacific islands, including Kiribati, where rising sea levels are already putting local water supplies at risk. “These atoll islands have the most threatened fresh groundwater on earth, and are relied upon by some of the most remote communities,” says Flinders University’s Professor Adrian Werner.
Water solutions for industry and agriculture: expertise and innovation

1 month ago | smartwatermagazine.com

Almar Water Solutions develops smart desalination and treatment projects to secure water for industries and agriculture worldwide.
FlowCam’s role in early detection of harmful algal blooms

1 month ago | smartwatermagazine.com | Olivia Tempest

Can you explain how FlowCam’s flow imaging microscopy technology enhances early detection and monitoring of harmful algal blooms (HABs)? Flow Imaging Microscopy rapidly counts and images particles in-flow, providing users with particle concentrations and morphology within about 5 minutesFlow Imaging Microscopy rapidly counts and images particles in-flow, providing users with particle concentrations and morphology within about 5 minutes.
Giving rivers room to move: how rethinking flood management can benefit people and nature

1 month ago | smartwatermagazine.com | Christina McCabe

This alternative is increasingly being considered as an approach to mitigating flood risk. But allowing rivers room to move also delivers ecological benefits far beyond flood risk reduction. It supports biodiversity, improves water quality and stores carbon. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme floods, rethinking our approach to managing floodplain rivers has never been more urgent.
Keith Muller:"AI in the water sector has the potential to transform how we manage critical events"

1 month ago | smartwatermagazine.com | Alejandro Maceira Rozados |Pablo González-Cebrián

In an era where the water sector faces mounting challenges, digital transformation has become a crucial driver of resilience and efficiency. From aging infrastructure to climate change and resource scarcity, utilities and water professionals worldwide are seeking innovative solutions to modernize their operations.