French Government introduces water management action plan
The French Government is targeting a 10% water consumption reduction by 2030. According to the government, drastic action is inevitable,…
US dam operator fined for infill pollution
Electron Hydro LLC and its CEO have been fined USD 1 million for polluting the Puyallup River in 2020 with…
Can a new ball end hockey’s water challenge?
A self-wetting hockey ball that mimics watered field interactions on a dry surface might offer an affordable solution to hockey…
Digital service saves Helsingborg water
The city of Helsingborg has embraced technology to save on water and fertilizers. A new digital service now alerts the…
Synthetic turf as an energy producer
Trials show that synthetic turf fields can produce enough energy to replace natural gas as an energy source to boil…
Recycled water saves French golf clubs
While most sports clubs and golf courses in France have been affected by the implications of the hot and dry…
Why sports fields can help managing the water crisis
If only we had considered storing water underneath the approximately 26,000 synthetic turf football fields in Europe when these fields…
Call for adopting the Leisure Operator Water Charter
Waterwise, water companies and leisure associations in the Uk have worked together to create free help and guidance for leisure…
New hockey field for Duke Field Hockey requires 65% less water
The new field for the ladies hockey team of Duke University in the US will require 65% less water than…
Irrigation restrictions in France
French authorities have implemented water restrictions in 45 of the 102 provinces in the country. The restrictions prohibit “non-priority” irrigations,…