Aquatech Innovation Award 2015 winners announced
The winners of the 2015 Aquatech Innovation Award were announced at the opening ceremony of the Amsterdam International Water Week and 25th edition of Aquatech Amsterdam - overall first place went to an innovative technology able to treat highly saline wastewaters and reclaim almost every drop of water at the same time.
United Utilities smart network responds to rugby final power demand spike
United Utilities helped National Grid to cope with a huge spike in electricity demand in the North West this weekend for the Rugby World Cup Final between New Zealand and Australia.
Hydro Equipment Association launches global technology roadmap
In the lead up to COP21 in Paris, the Hydro Equipment Association (HEA) has published its Global Technology Roadmap blueprint for hydropower place in the energy mix and issued a call to action for national decision- and policy-makers around the world.
Anglian Water and Sheffield University launch 3D printing trial
In a first for a UK water company, Anglian Water is collaborating with the Sheffield Water Centre in a trial to explore the future of 3D printing technology.
Veolia starts up one of largest desal plants in Europe
Veolia has started up the Campo Dalías desalination plant in southern Spain - the plant is one of the biggest in Europe.
Australian scientists develop innovative material to remove mercury from soil and water
Australian scientists have developed a new material made from inexpensive industrial by-products to remove mercury from soil and water.
Desalination plants set to double globally by 2020
The number of desalination plants globally is set to double by 2020. According to new research.
Release of LIDAR flood database laser data extends commercial applications
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss has described the release of new laser mapping data from the LIDAR flood database as “just the beginning of the biggest government data giveaway the country has ever seen.”
Morrison Utility Services deploys YR free technology for improved operational collaboration
Morrison Utility Services (MUS), the leading utility services provider in the UK, is deploying real time audio and video data capture technology for mobile to deliver more efficient lines of communication and faster information transfer between its back-office personnel and onsite operational teams.
Southern Water opts for real-time data system to manage sewer network
Southern Water has selected the ICMLive real-time operational forecasting and decision support system to help manage and operate its sewer collection system.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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