Sicily: the drought gives no respite. Water rationed in dozens of municipalities, a state of calamity is ready
Sicily faces yet another water emergency while there are projects on hold. The Region establishes a long-term task force
Water: March 22nd is World Water Day. Will Italy, amidst waste and high bills, make up for it with Pnrr funds?
World Water Day is an opportunity to reflect on the evils of management systems. Italy hopes for the Pnrr. Interview with Donato Berardi of the Ref Laboratory in Milan
Hera: the Water Living Lab for innovative water management at the Pontelagoscuro purification plant in Ferrara
The plant, the result of the collaboration between Hera Group, Medica Spa and Cnr, uses innovative materials derived from biomedical recycling to remove micropollutants from water
Water: there is a crisis in the countryside too but no protests from the tractors
Water shortages affect agriculture but no one protests. We talk about it at Fieragricola, but we need to spend the PNRR money.
Water: the new Acea company will be on the field in 2024
The separation of the integrated water service responds to a need for new investments. 2024 will be the year of truth.
Acea, Coldiretti, ANBI and BF: together for the protection and reuse of water
The objective is to develop synergies for the reuse of water in the agro-industrial and energy sectors
Smart water meters: in Italy only 17%, 2030 million will be installed by 13,5. Sit data
Only 3,5 million out of a total of 21 million smart water meters. Replacement of the devices is expected in the coming years although not mandatory. In Italy, 40% of water waste comes from an obsolete water network.…
Acea wins the 2023 Sustainable Development Award for circular water management
The winner was the Waidy Management System project developed with the aim of providing an advanced tool to support the integrated management of the water cycle and protect the water resource. The award ceremony took place during Ecomondo, the main trade fair in…
Water: Utilitalia promotes the “Pact for water”. Dozens of companies together to improve the service
Utilitalia brings together associated companies to revolutionize water management. The average investment per capita is increasingly lower than in Europe.
Acea celebrates water with the blue carpet at the Rome Film Festival
The Group, sponsor of the new edition of the Rome Film Festival, focuses on water as a primary good. Throughout the event there will be a stand dedicated to water resources entitled "the Star is water"
Italgas takes over water networks from Veolia and Nepta is born. The Group promises efficiency and reduction of losses
The historic gas company acquires the water concessions in the province of Caserta. The value of the operation is 115 million euros
Intesa Sanpaolo: innovative solutions in Watertech presented. Second edition of Up2Stars
First Up2stars demo day dedicated to watertech. Ten startups in the sector meet SMEs and investors
Drinking water: how much does it cost? How much do we consume? Hera's report explains everything you need to know
The multi-utility's 15th water quality report presented. Hera publishes "In good water", the report which also highlights the complexity of the water service
Water sector: continuously growing investments, over 9 billion in four years. Pnrr opportunity not to be missed
The Agici report on the water system presented. Among the major problems are losses in the network and fragmentation of operators. Water Service Manager Award awarded
Acea and the Prefecture of Rome together for legality in the capital's water construction sites
The four legality protocols signed concern safety and modernization projects of the main water supply systems of the metropolitan area of Rome, which cover the centre, the south and the western districts up to the coast
Water: the need of citizens and companies is growing, but the government cuts over 2 billion euros from the PNRR
The revision of the PNRR cuts over 2 billion euros. An Enea study measures the impact of companies on water basins
Uruguay: unprecedented water crisis. And President Lacalle Pou is arguing with Mercosur over China
Difficult weeks for the small South American country, governed since 2020 by the center-right after 15 years of Mujica. In addition to facing the worst water crisis in 70 years, President Lacalle Pou is struggling with slowing growth…
Battle over water in the South. Criticisms from Basilicata to the new company that will manage the water cycle from 2024
The new company wanted by the government, headed by the MEF, is contested by the opposition. The rearrangement of the system is in contradiction with differentiated autonomy.
Besseghini (Arera): the next wars will be on water. We need fewer operators and more investments
The president of Arera, Stefano Besseghini, presented the 2023 annual report. Waste alarm: there are 8.100 operators but only 2% work in all the activities of the cycle
Lvmh is committed to water conservation: a plan to reduce the Group's water footprint by 30% by 2030
LVMH, a leader in the luxury sector, takes a responsible approach to conserving a vital resource: water
Water: availability can be reduced by 40 to 90 percent. The climate conference launches 10 proposals
The 4th National Conference on Climate addresses the main themes of the changes in Italy. The water disaster and the non-existent climate plan: Minister Pichetto Fratin presented only a draft.
Water, another summer at risk: inefficiency and waste by 50%. Investing in municipal networks, Openpolis survey
Water is an indispensable resource which in Italy remains critical for network management. From the Pnrr 900 million euros of investments. Here are the areas where the most is wasted
Water in the Art and Art of Water, an exhibition celebrating Rome and its fountains at the Baths of Diocletian
At the Baths of Diocletian, the exhibition: "Water in the Art and Art of Water - Fountains and Nasoni of Rome", organized with the support of ACEA, the National Roman Museum, the European Center for Tourism and Culture of Rome, see the…
Water: in Italy there is no shortage but we don't know how to manage it efficiently
For fifty years we have abandoned the planning of procurement and distribution but also maintenance with the result of colossal losses and waste - The project by Proger and Italiadecide and the considerations of Chicco Testa from Assoambiente
World Water Day, from universal right to drought emergency
Wednesday 22 March is the day dedicated to a primary good used in certain contexts as a weapon of blackmail. Italy among the countries that waste while the networks have intolerable holes. What big companies do
The drought does not leave Italy. Damages for 6 billion and filled dry. The government control room on Tuesday
The phenomenon has reached its peak this year. The economic damage is growing while in many cities there are plans to ration water for families. Desalinators or new reservoirs to defend themselves? The debate is open.
Italgas in exclusive negotiation with the French Veolia for the purchase of water companies in Campania, Lazio and Sicily
The French utility granted Italgas an exclusivity period until 10 May 2023 for the completion of the due diligence activities
Utility: the 100 largest Italian utilities are worth 8,5% of GDP with 152 billion in turnover. Here are the best
The top 100 Italian utilities invested 11 billion in 2021. This is certified by the Althesys report on the most important companies in the sector: from Hera to Acea, here is the 2023 ranking
Drinking water: with the new EU directive, the fight against microplastics and transparency in bills
The member countries of the EU before the new directive on a primary good at the center of environmental battles. The fight against microplastics and savings on a European scale
Circular economy: alliance between Ferrarelle water and the Vanvitelli University. Workers and consumers at the center of the new project
University of Caserta and Ferrarelle Benefit team up for the development of a circular economy in the collection and marketing of products.
Water: Italy maintains its negative record in Europe for dispersions and consumption. Municipalities, agriculture and industry are the critical sectors.
Water, a precious and vulnerable asset, remains one of the critical sectors of the Italian system. The Water Forum has launched proposals that are a lit warning light for the Meloni government.
Water service and ecological transition, Agici: "A winning combination for utilities and for the country"
Encouraging data for investments and strategies of water utilities in ecological transition emerge from the fifth annual report of the Agici Water Observatory founded by Professor Andrea Gilardoni
Hera presents "In good waters": report on the quality of drinking water and many myths to dispel
In the new edition of the annual report, the Hera Group also takes stock of the false myths to dispel, to clarify the costs, consumption and complexity of the service covered by the bill
Sparkling water at risk: there is no carbon dioxide to make it carbonated due to expensive energy
The energy crisis threatens to leave Italy and the whole world without sparkling water and consequently without the much-loved carbonated drinks - Producers warn of exorbitant costs
Acea: the first multimedia totems to tell the world of water inaugurated in Rieti
The initiative is part of the "Tourist itineraries to discover the waters of Italy" project, designed to combine scientific, economic and cultural aspects around the theme
Drought in Italy: 600 million euros ready for water reuse. Emergency in five Regions
The government also foresees the allocation of 36,5 million euros for the National Emergency Fund - But the timescale for new construction sites is still too long
Drought: purified waste water, to irrigate and fertilize the fields saving money
The experimentation was carried out for two years by Hera, in collaboration with Enea and the University of Bologna, with a loan of over one million euro
Drought, Webuild and the Desalination Project: Bureaucracy Gets in the Way
New processes for making seawater drinkable have very low costs and can use renewable energy, according to a study by Althesys. Webuild will present a proposal to the government
Italian water service, CDP reports two critical issues and two opportunities: now is the time to invest
According to a CDP brief on the integrated water service, the sector is facing a turning point. To overcome its limits, it must take advantage of green finance and the Pnrr
Water management: Acea and Ntt Data for the protection of water resources
On the occasion of the launch of the two Italian Google Cloud regions, Acea and Ntt Data Italia presented the native cloud solution for optimizing the management of water resources
Po drought, rationed water and tankers in dozens of municipalities. River Authority: "Po never so dry for 70 years"
In dozens of municipalities in Piedmont and Lombardy, tankers are already in action to supply the population - Elsewhere, the water supply is suspended at night - Agriculture in crisis
Smart meters, agreements between Acea and Suez for the digitization of the water service defined
Acea and Suez have signed the definitive agreements for the construction of smart meters aimed at improving the quality of the water service and commercial development
Acea, Hera Group and Acquedotto Pugliese adhere to World Water Day 2022
Also this year the Hera Group and Acea are once again participating in World Water Day, this year dedicated to subsoil and purification
Water Bonus, from February 17 the refund requests: here's how
The water bonus of up to 1.000 euros is valid on water efficiency measures carried out from 1 January to 31 December 2021
Acquedotto Pugliese approves the 2022-2024 sustainability plan
Objectives and actions defined in terms of the environment, quality and people - Green light also for tenders relating to maintenance work and new works for 77,8 million euros
Apulian aqueduct in pink: "Not wasting water is our priority"
INTERVIEW WITH FRANCESCA PORTINCASA, new Director General of the Apulian Aqueduct who sends an important signal for gender equality in the South - Fight against water leaks, digitization and rehabilitation of networks, smart working and plan for the use of funds…
Apulian Aqueduct, Francesca Portincasa new director
She is the first woman to hold this role and to break a century-old male leadership - The new director will have to accompany the company towards a sustainable model and increase investments
Water: a 313 million plan for the South
The Government takes charge of the great thirst of the South and recovers EU funds against water dispersion, with a view to the green transition
Water: 10 years ago the referendum, but private management is not a scandal
The governance of the water service is always at the center of the political debate. Management by companies is not the absolute evil, even if many have not understood it. Hera invests 250 million in the province of Rimini. The point of view…
Water in photos at the San Marino Green Festival
Two photographers exhibit work on the resource at the heart of the fight for the climate.
Bill prescription: water in the Antitrust crosshairs
The Authority takes measures against the water companies which oblige consumers to pay even the amounts that have fallen into statute of limitations
Tap bonus 2021: how to request it? The guide in 5 points
The Minister of Ecological Transition Roberto Cingolani has signed the implementing decree for the 2021 faucet bonus - Here are the amounts, beneficiaries and interventions allowed
Increasingly digital water service: study by the Agici Observatory
The study by Agici's Observatory for a Sustainable Water Industry (OSWI) highlights the importance of digitization in the water sector, underlining the need for a systemic approach and the introduction of changes in corporate organization
The thirst of the South is urgent for Draghi
A report by Svimez and Utilitalia relaunches the need to invest in structures. The failure of municipal management and campaigns for public water.
Water and waste: Italy at two speeds
In the water sector, 15,5 billion in investments with a 98% completion rate. Arera's annual report certifies it. The waste disaster photographed in the strong fragmentation of operators. Electricity prices drop due to the pandemic
Drinking water bonus 2021: 5-point guide to deductions
Here's what you need to know about the new tax credit introduced with the 2021 budget law: rate, spending limit, validity period, how to apply
Covid, urban discharges anticipate the spread of the infection
A study conducted in 8 Lombard cities by the Mario Negri Institute and the State of Milan confirmed that it is possible to anticipate the trend of the epidemic curve by 7-14 days
Padania Acque: 134,5 million from a pool of banks led by Intesa Sanpaolo
The operation expires in December 2037. There are eight banks involved and among these there is also Ubi, also of the Intesa Sanpaolo group.
Water Day: utilities in the field and appeals from all over Italy
Acea installs a hi-tech fountain at the Quirinale - Confagricoltura raises an alarm on the conditions of the network - Fico returns to the charge on "public water". Acquedotto Pugliese establishes an international award
Agri-food: vertical farms new sustainable scenarios
Italy could encourage the diffusion of these new structures for an agriculture that uses less water. With 90% less water, agricultural productivity can be achieved that is even 350 times higher than with traditional methods
Acquedotto 4.0, Hera invests in artificial intelligence
Thanks to an algorithm developed in collaboration with the University of Bologna and Resatec, Hera is able to identify the points of the network at greatest risk of breakdown and intervene - In 2021 artificial intelligence will be extended to 2.800 km…
Water: EIB and CDP in the 250 million bond for the Veneto network
Hydrobond 2020 launched by the Viveracqua consortium was a success and will serve to boost distribution for 3,2 million inhabitants.
Acea launches the new business plan and raises the targets
Acea's BoD approves the 2020-2024 Business Plan, reviews the economic and business targets upwards and makes sustainability for the creation of value its cornerstone - All the objectives and numbers on Ebitda,…
Water, the Celli group chooses Legambiente
A collaboration is underway to encourage the use of water from public networks. The Water Forum on 28 October was an opportunity to rethink the integrated water system.
Water meters, Sit acquires the Portuguese Janz
The operation is worth 28 million euros: the Lusitanian company has a turnover of almost 20 million and is the market leader in 25 countries between Europe and South America.
How much is water worth? Almost 1/5 of the GDP
According to the first map created by The European House – Ambrosetti, the water supply chain is the second in Italy for added value and has withstood the Covid crisis much better than other industrial sectors: without this resource, no…
Venice, the Mose works and stops high tide: what will the critics say?
Historic day today in Venice: for the first time the mobile barriers of the Mose come into operation and save the city by diverting the tide and protecting it from high water - The Venetians throw away their boots: the "No…" signs will also disappear
Apulian Aqueduct: with the new Bari Ovest purifier +50% capacity
The renovation, co-financed by the Puglia Region, allows for a containment of energy costs and high yields thanks to the adoption of circular economy schemes.
Hydroelectric, the relaunch comes from the node of the tenders
An amendment to the Simplifications decree, rejected, would have wanted to introduce a ten-year extension of concessions for hydroelectric power, but this would not have been enough to give certainty to the sector called for major investments. Here is a proposal to solve the problem that…
Water: Italy wasteful, but investments are growing
A study by The European House - Ambrosetti reveals all the critical issues associated with water consumption in the world: today 2,2 billion people do not have access to drinking water, while in Italy almost 50% is lost along the network…
Sewage networks, Hera innovates prevention
The Bologna-based multiutility, together with the Israeli startup Kando, has developed a system that continuously monitors the sewage system, instantly detecting any polluting discharges and tracing their origin.
Acquedotto Pugliese, profit is close to 30 million
The total amount of the starting bid for tenders in 650 rises to 2019 million euros: the highest value of the decade - The president: "For the next five years, plan the design of a strategic work for the water supply of the South ”.
Water, investments resume: 26 million by the end of the year
After the interruption due to Covid, the expenditure for the grid modernization plan is at 22% - Between December 2020 and August 2021 there will be an increase in investments between 30% and 70%
Water, no more plastic: the filter to drink it from the tap without risk
The Turin-based company Pea&Promoplast has launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance a latest generation purifier to be applied to the tap - Italy is the third country in the world for the consumption of plastic bottles - VIDEO.
Water, maxi-adjustments and protests are on the way
The issue of bills with retroactive adjustments to 1 January 2019 is putting many families in difficulty. Customer associations and condominiums are asking for a strong installment.
Water: investments and new tenders in the North
Interest in non-polluting sources in service management is growing – A tender for Piedmont and Lombardy, European funding for Genoa and Parma
Electricity, gas, water: new extension for defaulting customers
The Energy Authority has established a new extension for domestic customers who are in default in paying their electricity, gas and water bills. Managers will not be able to implement secondments
Water: purification 4.0 with Enea and Hera
The experimentation is over: the prototype is ready for industrialisation, which can reduce costs by more than 30%.
Public water, the Arera sets the rules for the tariffs
The Authority for energy, waste and water has set new rules for 2020-23 with the aim of planning investments and making tariff increases conditional on their execution. The goal is to reduce the gap in water services
Hera, a consumption diary to save water
The Emilian multi-utility, in collaboration with the Milan Polytechnic, launches the Consumption Diary, to monitor water consumption in real time and learn virtuous behaviors - Starting with 78.000 customers.
Venice, alarm: high water nearly 2 meters, San Marco flooded
An exceptional tide that yesterday grazed 2 meters and reached 150 centimeters on Wednesday has brought Venice to its knees - City completely flooded, damage to the Basilica of San Marco - Two dead on the island of Pellestrina - The mayor:…
A "sip" of Rome: Egeria water becomes a beer
Here comes the "beer of Rome": the master brewers of the Roman brewery Oxiana have transformed the water from the historic Capitoline spring into a limited edition Keller which will be presented on November 16th.
Water, every Italian consumes 220 liters a day
This is what emerges from the research "Water in our hands", carried out by Finish, the brand of products for the dishwasher, in collaboration with FAI - Fondo Ambiente Italiano and National Geographic: the figure rises to 245 liters in the capitals, against…
Acea, investments (+21%) drive growth
The group presented the half-year report with Ebitda up 12% and revised its guidance upwards. Water is growing but Donnarumma focuses on the waste business: "We intend to double and even triple the business"
Acea-Enea: agreement on waste and water
Signed a memorandum of understanding which provides for a collaboration on the circular economy
Besseghini (Arera): "Light, there is convenience on the free market"
INTERVIEW WITH STEFANO BESSEGHINI, president of the Authority for energy, water and waste - "55% of customers have already left the protection regime and this demonstrates that there are elements of savings" - "To improve the quality of fundamental services…
Acqua, Antitrust fines Acea, Abbanoa and Publiacqua
Fines totaling 7 million. The accusation is that of various violations of the Consumer Code, from the inadequate management of complaints, to the failure to correct invoices in the presence of water leaks -
Waste, the Authority: "Investments to overcome the emergency"
The president of Arera spoke about it with president Mattarella. In the annual report, he proposes to switch from the tax to a new tariff which allows for the standardization of the service on a national scale. Saglia. "The case of Rome having reached a point of…
Energy and water bonus, Arera: "Make them automatic to help families"
Only 30% of the families that would be entitled to the electricity, gas and water bonuses have presented the request to obtain them against potential savings of 500 euros a year. The Energy Authority proposes a regulation aimed at automating…
Valle d'Aosta water company: profit +53% in 2018
At the consolidated level, the CVA Group improves all the fundamentals representative of the technical, economic, financial and equity situation - Revenues stable at 844 million.
Potenza, a photovoltaic system to power the aqueduct
European funds used for 2014-2020 while the new center-right regional government wants to change course - 2,4 million available for conversion and energy requalification.
Public water, many Municipalities are outlawed
According to a study by Ref Ricerche, 2 billion more investments are needed a year to reduce leaks and adjust the sewers - The "fault" lies above all with the 1.500 municipalities that manage the services outside the rules
The Arera rules on the water service: a benefit worth 50 billion for Italy
On 15 May from 10 to 13, as part of the Water Festival in Bressanone, the Study "Economic, social and environmental impacts of regulation in the water sector" will be presented
Water in Africa using solar energy: the GratzUp challenge
The technology invented by the Italian Mauro Gazzelli is tested for the first time in Rwanda: the G Plant will sterilize water thanks to solar energy and guarantee safe access to school pupils and hospital patients, about 1.000…
Public water: a 20-year leap backwards – VIDEO
The Daga bill, with the M5S license plate, arrives in the Chamber, which overturns the structure of a sector that is already 97% public - The League has gotten in the way and we're heading for a new clash - That's why…
Utilities: investment boom in electricity and water
According to the Althesys Top Utility Report, the total investments (including gas and waste) of the 100 largest utilities in Italy increased by 25,6% in 2017 - The water supply is growing a lot and now the M5S would like to renationalise it.
Smartphones in the water? FIRST Tutorial explains how to save it
When a cell phone ends up in water or gets wet, it often has to be thrown away. But, by acting promptly and making the right moves, you can save yourself: FIRST Tutorial explains how
Reform of the water service: the no of the Regions
The Five Star bill does not advance in the Chamber - The Regions are against the new organization - The Arera warns for the expiry of the concessions
Water, the crazy M5S reform in the sights of businesses
The hearings on the Cinquestelle bill that aims to revolutionize the current system have concluded in the Chamber. The problem of tariffs, the recovery of costs incurred and jobs at risk. A reform that would cost the state up to…
Acqua Sant'Anna, the jewel of the Bertone family that challenges the multinationals
In just ten years since its foundation, the Piedmontese company, which produces mineral water from the spring near the sanctuary of Sant'Anna di Vinadio, in the province of Cuneo, has become one of the leaders in the Food & Beverage - It is one of the best sellers in…