Innovative AD process at wastewater treatment plants turns waste plastics into energy
The first systems to use anaerobic digestion technology at wastewater treatment plants to turn waste plastics into energy and fertiliser are being developed in South Australia.
Offshore oil spill exercise tests and validates remote sensing equipment
A recent offshore exercise, conducted by international industry-funded cooperative Oil Spill Response Ltd (OSRL), was designed to understand how remote sensing technologies can help detect oil spills at sea more effectively.
Norton Rose Fulbright advises on launch of PPP desalination deal in Morocco
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised a consortium comprising Spanish company Abengoa SA and investment fund InfraMaroc SA (CDG Group), on the structuring, drafting and negotiation of contractual documentation relating to a seawater desalination plant in Morocco.
Customer billing: What does the future look like?
in an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Chris Cullen, Head of sales and marketing at outsourced customer contact specialist Echo Managed Services, takes a look at the challenges, opportunities and technology-led changes set to usher in a new approach to customer billing.
New report says AD now powers over a million homes
A new report shows that anaerobic digestion (AD) plants across the UK now have enough capacity to power over a million homes.
Wessex Water trials innovative membrane technology
Wessex Water is trialling innovative membrane technology inspired by the human body in its treatment of wastewater.
Thames Water uses satellite data to find forgotten London rivers
Thames Water is using innovative satellite technology to find forgotten rivers in London - hundreds of lost rivers could soon be rediscovered and eventually restored thanks to the ground-breaking project.
New abstraction app a potential "game changer" for water industry
Lanes Utilities has developed an app that could revolutionise the way water abstraction is carried out by water companies - the app pinpoints 130,000 abstraction points across the Thames Water region and key neighbouring areas.
Networks make the world go round (not money!)
Chris Jones, R&D Manager for Northumbrian Water, takes a look at sensing for networks ahead of SWIG’s upcoming sensing in water conference and exhibition which takes place in Nottingham on September 27 - September 28 this year.
Water sector innovation will be enabled by automotive sector skills and technology
Technology and engineering skills drawn from the automotive industry have the potential to help the UK water sector in tackling the worsening impacts of climate change, while delivering a more resilient service at a lower cost, according to global water and environmental engineering specialists at Ricardo.
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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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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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