Water cycle

New Report Highlights How Climate Change is Worsening Water and Sanitation Access for Frontline Communities in the United States

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The new research details how frontline communities, those hit “first and worst” by climate change, face disproportionate impacts in the United States when trying to access basic water and sanitation systems.

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  • The new research details how frontline communities, those hit “first and worst” by climate change, face disproportionate impacts in the United States when trying to access basic water and sanitation systems.
  • The report, entitled “Climate Change Impacts to Water and Sanitation for Frontline Communities in the United States,” is the first in the new multi-report series: “Water, Sanitation, and Climate Change in the United States.”
    For the millions of people in the United States who currently lack basic indoor plumbing or have unsafe water, climate change will continue to exacerbate their ability to access water and sanitation.
  • The “Water, Sanitation, and Climate Change in the United States” series illuminates and addresses the critical intersection of climate change, water, and equity in the United States.
  • The series focuses on exploring the profound impacts of climate change on water and sanitation access for frontline communities.

Tetra Tech Reports Strong First Quarter Results and Raises Full Fiscal Year Guidance

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), today announced results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), today announced results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2023.
  • For fiscal 2024, Tetra Tech is raising guidance for increased EPS growth of 20% with a 20% IFRS EBITDA1 margin.
  • Tetra Tech expects EPS for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 to range from $1.25 to $1.35 and net revenue to range from $990 million to $1.04 billion.
  • For fiscal 2024, Tetra Tech is raising EPS guidance to range from $5.90 to $6.20 and is raising net revenue guidance to range from $4.15 billion to $4.30 billion2.

The Baxter International Foundation and UNICEF Partner to Expand Access to Safe Water and Sanitation in Egypt

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), and UNICEF, today announced a partnership to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation in five water-challenged regions in Egypt.

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  • The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), and UNICEF, today announced a partnership to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation in five water-challenged regions in Egypt.
  • Baxter and the Baxter International Foundation actively invest in community-focused water projects to improve access to equitable and safe water and sanitation in water-stressed areas.
  • UNICEF and the Baxter International Foundation previously launched a program to improve water security in La Guajira, Colombia in 2021.
  • Through the programs in Egypt and Colombia, UNICEF and the Baxter International Foundation aim to support United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 6, focusing on Clean Water and Sanitation.

FreshDirect Unveils Its Top 5 Food Trends for 2024

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Monday, November 20, 2023

FreshDirect , the online grocery shopping pioneer, delivering the highest quality, freshest food since 2002, announced today its 2024 food trend insights which range from flavor and function to sustainability and influence.

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  • FreshDirect , the online grocery shopping pioneer, delivering the highest quality, freshest food since 2002, announced today its 2024 food trend insights which range from flavor and function to sustainability and influence.
  • In 2024, that will mean purchasing food that is made with usable food scraps, in other words, upcycling.
  • Products across a variety of categories making creative use of upcycled food scraps will be in higher demand.
  • FreshDirect has launched a dedicated page on its website where customers can find a wide assortment of trend-inspired products to enjoy.

MASTER METER, AQUASIGHT FORGE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO DELIVER AI-POWERED ANALYTICS TO WATER UTILITIES

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Friday, December 15, 2023

MANSFIELD, Texas, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Master Meter, a world leader in water measurement solutions and services, has announced a new partnership with Aquasight, a global leader in intelligent water solutions across the entire water cycle. Through this partnership, Aquasight's smart water management platform, AURA™, will integrate with Master Meter's Harmony Encore Meter Data Management (MDM) system to deliver AI-powered analytics that will enable water utilities to proactively identify and respond to anomalies, inefficiencies, and vulnerabilities in their distribution systems.

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  • MANSFIELD, Texas, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Master Meter, a world leader in water measurement solutions and services, has announced a new partnership with Aquasight, a global leader in intelligent water solutions across the entire water cycle.
  • Through this partnership, Aquasight's smart water management platform, AURA™, will integrate with Master Meter's Harmony Encore Meter Data Management (MDM) system to deliver AI-powered analytics that will enable water utilities to proactively identify and respond to anomalies, inefficiencies, and vulnerabilities in their distribution systems.
  • With built-in visualization, streaming analytics and artificial intelligence, AURA merges pressures, flows, water quality, GIS, hydraulic models, and smart meter data for holistic water distribution system management.
  • "AURA's predictive insights coupled with Harmony Encore's exceptionally intuitive user experience for managing, reporting, and analyzing meter data will revolutionize how water utilities manage their systems."

Global Water Resources to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell on November 9, Commemorating 20-Years of Providing Award-Winning Total Water Management to Arizona Communities

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

PHOENIX,, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has been invited to ring the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell on Thursday, November 9, to commemorate its 20 year anniversary of providing award-winning Total Water Management (TWM) to Arizona communities.

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  • PHOENIX,, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has been invited to ring the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell on Thursday, November 9, to commemorate its 20 year anniversary of providing award-winning Total Water Management (TWM) to Arizona communities.
  • Global Water president and CEO, Ron Fleming, will speak at the start of the ceremony.
  • He will then be joined by other members of the Global Water team to ring the closing bell at 4:00 p.m.
  • Global Water recycles over 1 billion gallons of water annually with a total of more than 15.5 billion gallons recycled since 2004.

John Deere Foundation announces $19 million in grants aimed at eliminating global hunger

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

MOLINE, Ill., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the John Deere Foundation announced a series of grants totaling $19 million aimed at eliminating hunger by increasing access to food, uplifting resource-constrained farmers, and supporting global food systems. Awarded to World Food Program USA, One Acre Fund, and The Nature Conservancy, these are the three largest grants in the foundation's history and strengthen John Deere's commitment to creating a world in which food is a moral right for all.

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  • MOLINE, Ill., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the John Deere Foundation announced a series of grants totaling $19 million aimed at eliminating hunger by increasing access to food, uplifting resource-constrained farmers, and supporting global food systems.
  • "The private sector, including specifically those businesses involved in agriculture, have the responsibility to help close the gaps in investment.
  • "We thank our long-standing partner, the John Deere Foundation, for their transformational investment.
  • This series of capacity-building and operational grants help commemorate the 75th anniversary of the John Deere Foundation, which continues to be a powerful source of philanthropy for nonprofit organizations serving John Deere home communities and farm communities around the world.

Axius Water acquires Triplepoint Environmental, a leader in transforming wastewater lagoons

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Axius Water announced today that it has acquired Colorado-based Triplepoint Environmental, a leading supplier of wastewater lagoon systems for rural communities.

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  • Axius Water announced today that it has acquired Colorado-based Triplepoint Environmental, a leading supplier of wastewater lagoon systems for rural communities.
  • Axius Water is a portfolio of businesses focused on improving the effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment for industrial and municipal customers.
  • The acquisition of Triplepoint complements Axius Water’s established expertise in nutrient management and further expands the company’s capabilities in lagoon technology.
  • Patrick Hill and Brady Galbreath-O’Leary, Co-Founders of Triplepoint, will join the Axius Water leadership team as General Managers responsible for Triplepoint’s day-to-day operations.

Veralto Begins Trading as Public Company

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Monday, October 2, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marked the first day of regular way trading for Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) as it begins its new journey as a publicly traded company.

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  • Veralto separated from its former parent, Danaher Corporation, on September 30, 2023.
  • "At Veralto, we are driven by our purpose: Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources," said Jennifer L. Honeycutt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Veralto.
  • The success of the Veralto operating companies is bolstered by the organization's use of the Veralto Enterprise System (VES), a derivative of the Danaher Business System (DBS).
  • Jennifer L. Honeycutt and the Veralto Executive Team will commemorate the new public listing of the company by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, October 9, 2023.

Smart Water Management Market worth $28.2 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, October 2, 2023

The growth of the Smart Water Management Market in the Asia Pacific is highly driven by rapid digitalization.

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  • The growth of the Smart Water Management Market in the Asia Pacific is highly driven by rapid digitalization.
  • Smart Water Management Market Advantages:
    In times of growing water shortage, smart water management maximises water consumption while minimising waste and protecting this priceless resource.
  • Smart water management lessens non-revenue water, or water lost before it reaches users and earns income, by finding leaks and keeping an eye on water flow.
  • To determine and forecast the global smart water management (SWM) market by offering (water meter, solution, and service), technology, end user, and region from 2018 to 2028, and analyze various macro and microeconomic factors that affect the market growth.