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New study uses cutting edge technology to monitor water quality
Experts are testing cutting-edge techniques designed to enhance the monitoring of water worldwide as part of the €5 million MONOCLE project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme.
Water - WEF flags up in-pipeline turbine tech to generate electricity
As part of its Shaping The Future of Energy initiative, the World Economic Forum has flagged up technology which uses turbines placed inside gravity-fed water pipeline networks to generate electricity for export.
Anglian Water solar power & storage scheme will up energy generation by 80% & create extra revenue stream
Anglian Water is partnering with Open Energi and redT on an integrated energy storage project which will see a 60kW/300kWh redT energy storage machine installed alongside a 450kWp solar panel PV system at one of its water treatment works.
Environment Agency works with North East businesses on flood resilience
The Environment Agency is working with North East businesses on flood resilience and has launched a campaign to ensure North East businesses are prepared for flooding.
Yorkshire Water tenders £290m minor civils framework contract
Yorkshire Water is looking to establish a dual lot, multi-supplier framework to service the business requirement for civil works across its estate covering all civil engineering based activity which would not be completed by Tier 1 partners.
Half year financial rise for NM Group – turnover up and profits double
National engineering and construction company NM Group (North Midland Construction Plc) has seen turnover rise 19% and profits double, according to its half year financial results published today.
Yorkshire Water sets out opportunities for suppliers in £1.6bn bioresources market
Yorkshire Water has held its second market engagement event setting out its intention to pursue an innovative, market-led approach to bioresources - the value of the burgeoning UK bioresources market is estimated to be worth up to £1.6billion.
NERC to invest £22m in major Atlantic Ocean research programme
A new £22 million research programme will investigate the impacts of climate change and human activities on the Atlantic Ocean, from the surface to the deep seabed.
Michael Gove to challenge water chiefs over leakage
As the UK struggles to cope with the ongoing heatwave and farmers are due to meet with Government officials for a “drought summit”, Environment Secretary Michael Gove is planning to challenge the Chief Executives of the water companies over their failure to meet leakage targets.
Wastewater monitoring – driving the water sector towards Water 4.0?
Oliver Grievson of Anglian Water and Director of the Sensors for Water Interest Group, discusses the current state of wastewater monitoring and how it can be used to drive the industry towards something approaching Water 4.0.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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- Lords Committee to question Environment Agency CEO on waste crime and drought preparedness
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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