Gathering in Nanchang, China, to discuss solutions for the challenges facing the drinking water industry

Water constitutes the quintessential element of life, serving as the cornerstone for production activities and the bedrock of ecological systems. The purity and quality of potable water are paramount to the well-being and health of human populations. 15-07-2023

From 15th to 17th June 2023, the 10th Technical Conference of on Drinking Water Safety, was held in Nanchang. The conference is jointly organised by the China Water Supply and Drainage Magazine, Jiangxi Provincial Water Group Co., Ltd., and the North China Municipal Engineering Design & Research Institute. This conference brought together over 500 industry professionals from water groups, design institutes, universities, research institutions to discuss challenges and solutions for water supply.

AVK Valve (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. attended this grand event as the co-organiser and the excellent paper collaborator. The conference, through thematic presentations, expert Q&A sessions, and other formats, addressed hot topics such as water quality monitoring and early warning, high-quality water supply assurance technologies, advanced water treatment, smart water management, pipeline renovation, and optimisation and operational management of water plants. Participants were able to gain insights and inspiration through collective discussions.

During the opening ceremony of the conference on June 16, AVK along with Jiangsu Provincial Water Group, China Municipal Engineering North China Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd., and industry experts, presented certificates and trophies to the recipients of the "AVK Cup" Outstanding Paper.

In his speech, Mr. Zhao Hai, the Managing Director of AVK, pointed out that valves play a crucial role as important control components in urban water circulation and fluid transmission systems. As a global leader in the valve industry, AVK provides valve solutions for water supply, sewage, gas, fire protection, dams, and reservoirs, building infrastructure, industrial applications, and more, with over 50 years of extensive technical expertise. In the future, AVK will continue to focus on the valve industry, enhance the resilience and adaptability of solutions to environmental risks, adhere to the collaborative concept of energy-saving and carbon reduction, promote product innovation and service upgrades through information technology, digitalisation, and intelligence, contribute to the continuous development of industry technology, and help improving the level of drinking water security, making contributions to the construction of liveable, green, safe, smart, and humanistic cities.

During the conference, Mr. Zhou Fang, the Technical Director of AVK, shared in-sights about AVK's water supply application and smart valve solutions. AVK has conducted in-depth coope-ration with globally renowned engineering institutes to develop specified solutions, assisting customers in better adapting to a data-driven future.

At this conference, AVK fully showcased its advanced technology and rich experience in water safety and smart water management. In the future, AVK's valve solutions will not only continue to be built on the foundation of safety and resilience, but also enhance the application dimensions of valves through green, low-carbon, and efficient intelligence. This integration of quality, functionality, maintenance, and digital management will comprehensively enhance the ability to respond to multiple scenarios, facilitate the improvement of water cycle and lifecycle management, and achieve sustainable development of scientific infrastructure operations.