Organica Featured in Water & Wastewater International

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Márton Kenyeres

The latest issue of the prestigious Water and Wastewater International magazine features a 4 page article showcasing Organica. The in-depth editorial gives a very good overview of the technology, the company and the product.  Mr. Attila Bodnár’s (Executive VP) expressive words also does a very good job of conveying our enthusiasm towards the Organica vision.

The magazine provides practical knowledge and insight for water system operators, wastewater engineers and other professionals in the water and wastewater industry by providing up-to-date information on market trends, major projects, and problem-solving technologies. It reaches more than 25.000 professionals.

Read the original article online here.

Experts Rate Water Scarcity as a Top Sustainability Challenge

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Márton Kenyeres

The Sustainability Survey conducted by the Canadian research company GlobeScan queries more than 500 qualified sustainability experts from 64 countries about their views on global and local challenges in this field. Respondents were drawn from corporate, government, non-governmental, academic/research, and service (e.g., consulting) organizations. The research shows that water scarcity is among the top issues worldwide.

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A vision for sustainable living

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Emily Bisek

Alex Steffen presents a new way of thinking about sustainable cities in his Ted Talk this July. He believes we are actually setting up society for failure against climate change because of the current framing of the solution. Instead of creating green energy, perhaps we should be eliminating energy all together. Instead of thinking of cities as problems, perhaps we should think of them as opportunities. Instead of fleeing dense surroundings, perhaps that is the very solution.

Join in Organica’s Water Wednesday Giveaway

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Emily Bisek

The #WaterWednesday Giveaway got off to an amazing start, and with only two weeks left to participate, we’re encouraging everyone to join the excitement!

The fun will continue this Wednesday at 3 PM EST when we post a water-related question on our Twitter page. The first three participants to respond with the correct answer will win a special Organica prize pack. In the packs, we’ve included some goodies from Bobble and our friends over at Conservation Mart. All of our winners will also be entered into a drawing for the grand prize $100 Visa Gift Card.

If you haven’t joined in on the action yet, be sure to join us this Wednesday and show off your water knowledge!

The five biggest water challenges facing cities

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Emily Bisek
The five biggest water obstacles for today's cities

Cities, as a concept, are not water friendly. They disrupt the natural water process of replenishing groundwater, serving natural habitats, and supporting local ecosystems. Gathering large amounts of humans in a small place throws off nature’s built-in balances, which is why man-made water infrastructure is necessary to support a healthy, urban lifestyle, and which allows humans to continue being city-dwellers. But as resources dwindle and cities continue growing, the relationship between water and cities is quickly becoming more taxed. A conversation with Organica’s Environment and Technology Specialist, Peter Varga, lays out the five biggest water challenges for cities and suggestions for best remedies.

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AquaSpy taking the guess work out of agricultural irrigation

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Emily Bisek
A more precise way to water crops

Seventy percent of the worlds freshwater goes to agriculture. An Australian company is trying to make that percentage used the best way possible.

AquaSpy places sensors 60” underground in fields send out frequency signals every three minutes to gather the moisture and salinity levels at different depths.

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Organica Offers ACUPCC Signatories an Opportunity to Advance Their Commitment to Sustainability

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Emily Bisek

* As featured in Second Nature, Written by Melissa McDonald, Business Development, Organica Water and Jonathan Lanciani, President & CEO, Organica Water

Students touring an Organica Water treatment plant

Signatories of the ACUPCC recognize that global warming is a real issue and have created substantial progress in the energy arena. Another crisis looms: the quality and quantity of water. Water and energy are interdependent and interrelated, and the vast majority of energy produced today relies on water. Extracting oil, natural gas and generating electricity are all water intensive processes. At the same time, treating and distributing water is energy intensive. In many cities, the distribution of water is the largest user of energy. In order to make a significant impact on lowering energy, we must look at how we use water. Since campuses are some of the largest consumers of water and energy within communities, we are eager to help with this mission.

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Heavy rainfall overflowing sewer systems, polluting local waterways

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Emily Bisek
NYC's combined water system creating problems

Bacteria levels in the Hudson River are high in some areas, reports the New York Times, due to overflowing water systems. Heavy rainfall exasperates combined sewer systems, causing raw sewage to be released into large waterways and bringing a wealth of problems to the affected regions.

Combined sewer systems serve about 40 million people in roughly 772 communities nationwide. Most communities with combined sewer systems are located in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, and the Pacific Northwest, according to a recently released EPA report titled “Keeping Raw Sewage and Contaminated Stormwater Out of the Public’s Water.”

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Xenos 101: A brief history and a glossary of common xenobiotics in wastewater

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Emily Bisek
Xenobiotic- substances not normally found in an organism

As pharmaceuticals and chemicals continue to be found in surface and source water, their effects on wildlife and nature continue to be exploited. The growing amount of research and science is slowly pushing water regulation authorities to approve stricter effluent standards.

These xenobiotics-  substances not normally found in an organism or substance- are having lasting effects on local ecosystems and water supplies, an issue gaining traction amongst environmental regulations. Here’s some quick resources to learn more about xenobiotics.

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Organica’s #WaterWednesday Giveaway contest starts on Wednesday, July 27th!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Emily Bisek
Participate for one of these and other great prizes!

Put your water knowledge and savvy tech skills to the test and you could win an Organica prize pack featuring goodies from Conservation Mart and Bobble. One lucky winner will win the grand prize $100 Visa Gift Card.

Starting Wednesday, July 27th, Organica will tweet a question on twitter.com/OrganicaWater. The first three participants to mention Organica with the correct answer will win. Anyone can participate and anyone can win!

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