The Waterly

First laser-drilled microplastic filter tested in a wastewater treatment plant 

In the BMBF-funded SimConDrill project, Fraunhofer ILT has joined forces with industrial partners to build a filter that—for the first time—can remove microplastics from wastewater. "At its core, our challenge was to drill as many holes as possible, as small as possible, in a steel foil in the shortest time possible"

Johnson Controls creates platform for sustainable future

Johnson Controls has announced an industry-first hyperscale data center platform intended to assist cloud providers in meeting ambitious sustainability goals. The data center offers new ways to conserve water and reduce energy consumption, such as air-cooled chillers, liquid cooling, and combination air handler units.

SewerAI targets growth following Series A round

By using artificial intelligence algorithms, SewerAI’s solution can result in efficiency gains of up to 70% for both utility users and contractors when analysing sewer inspection data, both pre- and post-rehabilitation.

Bluewater goes deeper into the US with FloWater deal

Swedish point-of-use filtration specialist Bluewater has completed a full-scale merger with US-based FloWater, after first taking a stake in the company back in 2018 through a $15 million investment round.

‘Absolutely amazing’: Lake Eyre dances with colour thanks to big La Niña rains

As an amplified La Niña weather event turned life on the Australian east coast into a flooded misery over recent weeks, it has also played a role in helping bring the vast desert lake near the middle of the continent to life.

A Utah town is running dry. Its solution stoked an age-old water war

The battle is just the latest frontline in the water wars of the American west that have defined Utah’s history. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for the parched landscapes and the people, plants and animals that dwell on them.

California plan would pay farmers to grow less to save water

California would pay farmers not to plant thousands of acres of land as part of a $2.9 billion plan aimed at letting more water flow through the state’s major rivers and streams to help restore the unique habitat in one of North America’s largest estuaries.

Farewell, Forever Chemicals: Researchers Aim To Eliminate PFAS For Good 

A new computational tool developed at Michigan Technological University assists in the urgent quest to eliminate the persistent chemicals known as PFAS from community water supplies.

Rowe founded Alpheus Water Research in 2016 as a consultancy and investment vehicle targeting innovation in the global water sector. Mr. Michels has 25 years of investment experience and success. Prior to launching Alpheus, Mr. Michels held executive management positions at various Wall Street firms, covering the Electric and Water utilities sector where he was the #1-ranked electric/water utilities analyst (Institutional Investor) for 11 consecutive years. Mr. Michels has authored multiple whitepapers on the Water Sector, Clean Energy, and ESG Investing.