Acea presents cutting-edge projects for the green economy at Ecomondo 2024, from the use of wastewater for agriculture to Turin asphalted with recycled polymers. Here are all the initiatives and insights on sustainability, circular economy and new technologies for a future…
ACEA International, part of the ACEA Group, has won the second lot for the maintenance of the water and sewerage network in Callao, Lima, through ACEA Peru. The €36 million project strengthens water management in the northern area of the…
The tender involved the subsidiary of the Sit group together with a consortium of companies and has a total value of 13 million euros. The part of Janz's competence is related to the supply of 99.600 smart water meters,…
Tender awarded for the selection of the private partner of Aretusacque, the company holding the concession for the management of the integrated water service of Syracuse and the province
Acea and Intesa also presented the first issue of the Observatory on the water sector according to which Italy is among the European countries where the reuse of waste water is practiced, although diffusion is still marginal
Is tap water in Italy safe to drink? The data says yes: over 99% of the checks carried out in the last 3 years have given positive results. The best water is in Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont and Veneto. The results of the first…
Despite having one of the most advanced water economies thanks to digital applications and technological innovations that make our Water Intelligence an almost unique case of connection between water and technology, Italy is practically absent in the international debate...
Pacific Ocean whales and dolphins are now officially considered “legal persons” in a landmark treaty of indigenous communities. It is enshrined in an “Ocean Declaration”. The treaty was signed on February 7 in Rarotonga, the largest island of…
The new pipes, which will be active from next month, replace part of the 50-year-old hydraulic system which had losses of up to 60%. Above all, the agricultural companies that grow Sicilian blood oranges in the area will benefit from it
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
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
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.…
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…
Utilitalia brings together associated companies to revolutionize water management. The average investment per capita is increasingly lower than in Europe.
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"
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
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
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
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…
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.
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
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 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
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…
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
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 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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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,…
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.
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.
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…
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
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.
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…
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…
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.
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 ”.
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%
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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:…
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.
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…