WWEM 2014 Conference Programme announced
The organisers of WWEM 2014, the international Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring conference and exhibition, have announced details of the Conferences that will take place at the Telford International Centre in the UK, 5-6th November.
Utility firms waste upwards of £2k to replace a single substandard water valve
Utility firms that try to save a few pounds by buying substandard water valves are having to spend more than £2,000 a time to fix the problem when a valve breaks, according to Waterflow control product manufacturer Talis.
£51m scheme to build world’s largest tidal array in Scotland
The Department of Energy & Climate Change has announced that the world’s biggest tidal array is to be built in North Scotland.
United Utilities helps build 'virtual' power station to manage UK electricity demand
United Utilities is the first company in the North West and the first water firm in the country to sign-up for the National Grid’s innovative ‘Dynamic Demand’ system which switches power-hungry equipment off and on in response to changes in electricity supply and demand nationwide.
New Government map flags up UK water source heat opportunities
The Government has published a new map aimed at flagging up new water source heat opportunities in the UK.
EU project will aid interactive linking of climate data from multiple sources
A European Union UK-led project to nteractively link climate data from multiple sources offers real promise to help policymakers understand the likely results of their initiatives to address issues ranging from energy markets to groundwater resources.
Installation of giant energy turbine marks start of Welsh tidal industry
Wales’ first giant tidal energy generator will be unveiled today at Pembroke Port by the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones, marking the birth of the Welsh tidal industry.
Government must do more to support UK firms develop low-carbon technologies
The Government is punching below its weight when it comes to support for UK businesses developing innovative low carbon technologies such as smart meters, heat pumps and renewable energy technologies, according to the cross-party House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee.
Wessex Water: world first wastewater metering trial could revolutionise sewerage sector
In a trial which could revolutionise the sewerage industry, Wesssex Water, in partnership with Dynamic Flow Technologies Ltd, has installed the world’s first wastewater meter capable of accurately measuring the smallest of flows in part filled sewer pipes.
Government publishes key studies on UK R&D, innovation and investment
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills has published two benchmark studies examining challenges and barriers to innovation in the UK and returns on investments made in science and innovation.
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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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