Stories theme: Water

Groundbreaking research at Gruppo Veritas proves the power of smart wastewater disinfection

After over a decade of research and evaluation, Kemira’s KemConnect™ DEX has proved to be an advantageous choice among the alternatives now available for wastewater disinfection.

Spain's way out of the water crisis: Water reuse

In Europe, summer 2020 was more than extraordinary in many ways. But at least the Spanish weather was gentle this summer. It may have even lured a few too many Europeans to Spain’s world-famous coasts despite the ongoing public health crisis.

Four in ten Americans distrust their tap water

Most people in the US have access to clean, safe drinking water at home. But only 60%% of Americans trust the water that comes from their taps, according to a recent survey commissioned by Kemira. That means that more than one in every three American feels unsure about drinking their tap water.

Cities slash sludge, costs and CO₂

Cities are saving money with new cost-effective solutions that reduce their sludge volumes, drying time and carbon footprint.

Odor and corrosion control – the smart way

Learn how smart technology is effective in reducing H₂S through the utilization of dosing control in combination with unique chemistry.

Microplastics – Kemira research proves it can be removed from water

In our recently published study, we prove that commercially available water treatment chemistry – solutions that are commonly used for drinking water production and wastewater purification – can effectively remove microplastics from water.

Adapting business to new realities

Limiting climate change is quickly rising to the top of many companies’ agendas, and rightfully so. An increasing number of companies are trying to reduce their impacts on climate change by comitting to their own targets based on science. Kemira is one of them. Our ambition is net zero emissions by 2045.

Survey reveals discussion on water required also in Finland

According to a recent survey, 97%% of Finns trust the tap water in their home for drinking. This is an exceptionally high rate. However, the survey finds, many Finns don’t seem to know how their country achieves consistently high water quality, particularly younger generations.

Nature-based solutions for resilient cities

The world is being rapidly transformed by the processes of urbanization and climate change. With these changes, many harmful consequences are felt, especially on water resources. Sustainable urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) offer tools to lessen the impacts of these problems by creating spaces in urban environments where rainfall can be collected by vegetation and soil.

Germany and climate adaption: the case for water reuse

Kemira recently commissioned an international consumer survey to better understand people’s attitudes and concerns related to water. Here we focus on the results from Germany, where 74%% of the respondents believe water is the country’s most valuable resource.