Cut In the Bahamas Water Losses
Bahamas Tribune - April 16, 2013
WSC General Manager Glen Laville told The Tribune yesterday that as it stands, the Corporation loses around 6.5 million gallons of water a day. A closer look revealed, he said, that the massive waste puts the WSC at more than a $16 million a year disadvantage.
But Mr Laville said that with the expertise of Miya Water, there are high hopes to reduce the losses to about $2 million. Miya has guaranteed, according to Works Minister Philip "Brave" Davis, to reduce the water losses."The contractor that we have working with us is going to be here for 10 years. So in the first five years they are going to do reduction and in the last five years they maintain those reduced levels. At the end of the project, it would more or less pay for itself."
Miya also plans to contract a number of Bahamian labourers. They will be trained to carry out specific duties once Miya's 10-year tenure ends.
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Water Week Latin America
March 17-22, 2013
Water Week Latin America, held in Viña del Mar, Chile, provides a unique platform for the
exchange of experiences and practices in water-related fields among the scientific, business,
political and civic communities.
The conference focuses on new ways of thinking and positive action on water-related challenges
and their impact on the environment, health, climate, the economy and the community.
The organizers of Water Week Latin America hope that encounters during the week will
lead to concrete answers on issues of water management, the environment and economic
development.
During this conference, Miya gave a presentation on its unique, globally-informed expertise in
NRW reduction projects, highlighting its holistic approach to water efficiency projects.
Nearly 40% of municipal water lost en route to customers
Business Day Live - March 20, 2013
According to a study released March 20th by the Water Research Commission (WRC), 36.8% of the total municipal water supplied in South Africa is lost before it reaches customers. About a quarter of these losses are the results of physical leakage. This means that an estimated 1,580 million cubic meters of water is lost annually in a country considered to be water-scarce, and the government loses an estimated R7 billion (US$ 771 billion) in potential revenues due to non-billed water.
Billions needed to plug SA water leaks
Sowetan LIVE - MAR 20, 2013
It is going to cost billions to plug the country's ageing and leaking water supply systems, Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said.
The report, by WRP Consulting Engineers, was commissioned by the Water Research Commission, and based on data from 132 municipalities.
Energy Efficiency Seminar of ANDESCO
Colombia February, 2013
The 3rd Energy Efficiency Seminar being held to encourage and raise awareness of new trends and technologies in energy, especially on issues related to networks smart.
Fabio Garzon, One of the world's renown Miya's experts, spoke about the Reality and Challenges in Managing Energy Efficiency in the water sector. Presenting the high impact and need for integral efficiency projects in water companies; demonstrating the effect of hydraulic efficiency on energy efficiency and the high synergy between the two activities.
Miya: Delivering clean drinking water, at scale
January 2013
Last week in Israel, I learned about company that is only six years old but has already delivered safe drinking water to two million people in a single city-Manila. Called Miya, the company also has projects underway in Brazil, South Africa and the Bahamas. A wholly owned subsidiary of Arison Investments, Miya is one of the emerging stars of Israeli's clean tech sector...
Miya won the Environmental Responsibility Award, Colombia
November 2012
Miya Colombia won the environmental responsibility award, a program of the Colombia Planting Foundation, constituted with the purpose to promote "Responsible Environmental Culture" in the country´s business class, from the successful projects promotion and the social and economic, high environmental impact. The Colombia Planting Foundation offers programs and environmental activities, as of the premise: "All human beings are responsible of correcting the impact that our daily activity exerts on the environment and natural resources"
Click here to view full articleNRW Workshop by Miya- CWWA
Bahamas, October 2012
Mrs. Sofia Kanellopoulou, Bahamas Project Manager, lead a workshop about NRW management and provided insights on water efficiency issues.
As part of the workshop we have invited kids from the local schools to share their thoughts about the water education program that is currently carried out in New Providence.
CWWA Exhibition
Bahamas, October 2012
Over 300 local and international participants took part in the 21st Annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Conference and exhibition, including a
mix of sector Professionals, Engineers, Industry Leaders, CEOs, Ministers of Government and High-Level Dignitaries from across the Caribbean Region.
Miya played an active role in both the exhibition and the conference where Miya's experts delivered several very good papers. Miya has also hosted the conference cocktail.
Miya’s article-The Comprehensive Approach
October 2012
"Incorporating Non-Revenue Water activities is not enough.
A comprehensive approach is the sustainable solution"
By Steve Genser, RRI team leader, Miya Bahamas and Dana Cogan, Technology Director, Miya
Click to read Miya's article, published at the CWWA 2012 magazine
IWA WORLD WATER CONGRESS, Korea
September 2012
The IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition is a high-profile biennial event, attended by approx. 3500 visitors.
Miya played an active role in both the conference and the exhibition and held an Industry Forum where. Mr. Roland Liemberger, Asia Director and Ms. Mai Flor, Asia Business Development Director, provided insights on NRW management issues.
WUEA , Tanzania
September 2012
Tali Miller- Levin, Miya's regional director in Africa, has presented at the WUEA Congress in Tanzania. Mrs. Levin presented Miya's case studies, demonstrating the NRW reduction in Water Utilities.
The session introduced Miya's new methodologies for a comprehensive program for water loss reduction.
Water Loss Europe - H2O ACCADUEO- Italy
May 2012
3000 people have gathered in Ferrara, Italy, to present and discuss the latest developments, strategies and techniques in Non-Revenue Water Management.
Miya played an active role in both the exhibition and the conference where Miya's experts delivered several very good papers
Ariel Moshkovitz, Miya's General Manager EMEA & Technologies, discusses Miya offering and projects around the world.
Asian Development Bank Says Plugging Water Leaks To Aid Millions
July 2012
"While Asia and the Pacific is increasingly facing a major water crisis, we see unacceptable levels of water being lost through leaks and inefficiencies," said Bindu Lohani, ADB's vice president for knowledge management and sustainable development. "By cutting the amount of lost water in half, 150 million people could be supplied with treated water."
Water and Sewerage Corporation (Bahamas) Awards Miya Contract Estimated at $83M to Maximize Efficiency of Water System
February 2012
Miya has been awarded a contract by the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) to maximize the efficiency of its water systems. The contract value is estimated at $83 million, comprising $59 million in fixed fees and the balance in performance fees over a ten year period. Within five years, savings of more than three million gallons of fresh water daily
Replacing pipes is not the answer to the water efficiency issue
February 2012
While some utilities are spending big to replace old pipelines, the process is costly and highly disruptive to city infrastructure. Global water solutions provider Miya offers a cost-effective answer, using new software and pressure management techniques that will minimize the amount of pipes that have to be replaced.
The company recently won an US$83mn contract with the Bahamas' Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) to maximize the efficiency of its water systems. The initiative aims to halve the leakage of potable water, currently estimated at 50%.
BNamericas spoke with Miya chairman Meir Wietchner to find out more about the Bahamas project, the company's operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the potential for water efficiency projects in the region.
Water Loss 2012 Conference & Exhibition
February 2012
600 people from 54 countries have gathered in Manila, Philippines, to present and discuss the latest developments, strategies, techniques and applications of international best practices in Non-Revenue Water Management.
Miya played an active role in both the exhibition and the conference where Miya's experts delivered several very good papers. Miya has also hosted the conference cocktail.