New research says removal of bacteria key to safety and cleanliness of drinking water
Bacteria commonly found in drinking water create conditions which enable other - potentially harmful - bacteria to thrive, says new research by engineers from the University of Sheffield.
ETV receives warm reception at WRc workshop
The new Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) received favourable views among delegates at a WRc event yesterday, but there were minor reservations from the supply chain about engagement from the water companies.
£1.5m funding for solving water and environment challenges
The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has awarded £1.5 million of funding for seven multidisciplinary projects to meet specific challenges in the water and environment sectors.
Innovative UV technology set to transform legionella treatment
The issue of effective legionella bacterium treatment is currently the focus of a consultation launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at the beginning of June on the control of legionella bacteria in water systems – and an innovative UV technology looks set to play an increasingly role in its treatment.
Innovative Durban leakage project has lessons for UK
The UK water companies could learn some useful lessons from a project in Durban, South Africa, which reduced mains pipes burst by 67% - and delivered total annual savings of £93k from an initial investment of £14K in innovative new technology developed in the UK.
Applications for wave and tidal stream £18m funding now open
Today is the opening date for applications for £18 million in funding from the Carbon Trust’s Marine Renewables Commercialisation Fund Wave First Array Support programme.
WRc to hold first UK workshop on Environmental Technology Verification
WRc is to hold the first UK workshop on Environmental Technology Verification ETV) - a new EU run scheme to accelerate the uptake of innovative environmental technologies into the market.
Where are the opportunities in the UK water market?
Paul O’Callaghan, CEO of O2 Environmental and BlueTech Research, shares his views on which water technologies could prosper in the UK.
£3M funding from Technology Strategy Board for emerging energy technologies
The Technology Strategy Board and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Council (EPSRC) are to invest jointly up to £3m in technical feasibility studies to stimulate innovation and support the development and commercialisation of emerging energy technologies.
New bill proposes reformed UK intellectual property laws
A new Intellectual Property Bill tabled by Intellectual Property Minister Lord Younger has proposed changes that would help businesses to better understand what is protected under the law, reduce the need for costly litigation, and provide greater certainty for investors in new designs and technologies.
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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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