Every breakthrough innovation that addresses humanity’s most basic of needs – access to a reliable supply of clean water – is worthy of attention. This is the case now more than ever, as water security concerns turn up the pressure on governments and populations across the world. Fortunately, this year saw not one but many new technologies and strategic innovations make their presence felt.
To give you a better overview of what kind of improvements and new opportunities we can expect for the global water and wastewater industries in the near future, we’ve compiled a roundup of the most eye-catching innovations to have recently hit the wider commercial marketplace or sponsored innovation challenge scene.