Singapore: search for biological and chemical treatment of water

EWI Council calls for research proposals on water treatment processes
Channel NewsAsia 27 Jan 08;

SINGAPORE : The search is underway to find both biological and chemical processes to treat raw and used water.

The Environment and Water Industry Development Council (EWI) is calling for proposals from researchers.

Biological processes involve the use of micro-organisms in water treatment such as the use of bugs.

Chemical reduction-oxidation processes make use of chemical reactions to treat water.

They help to improve water quality and treatment efficiencies and can be used in both municipal and industrial applications.

A panel made up of international and local water experts will evaluate the proposals.

Mr Harry Seah, EWI's Director for Capability Development, said the Council wants to develop the best ideas and it will not limit the number of projects it will fund.

The Council is funding research activities, the development of promising technologies and the cost of commercialisation.

Applicants are invited to submit their research proposals on the two topics.

It is open to tertiary institutions, research institutes and water companies in Singapore.

Interested applicants can visit the EWI website for more information. - CNA/ch