Australian researchers pioneer cheaper and faster clean water
A few seemingly non-descript ponds in the bush 250 kilometres north-east of Adelaide in South Australia are the catalyst for some innovative thinking on wastewater management by researchers at Flinders University.
Australia pioneers Dutch wastewater treatment solution - up to 50% savings on energy costs
Australia is set to receive its first Nereda® wastewater treatment installation at Queensland’s Kingaroy wastewater treatment plant.
Nestlé’s AD plant generates energy and income from wastewater
Clearfleau, UK market leaders in industrial anaerobic digestion (AD) for on-site renewable energy generation, has published the energy output results for its plant built for global food and beverage supplier Nestlé one year after commissioning.
Warning to UK utilities on pipe liner testing
A specialist laboratory that carries out quality tests on cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining installations has warned that some UK utilities are failing to carry out adequate assessments.
WRc trials new online innovation platform
WRc, the innovation consultancy, is trialling a new tool to promote discussion and develop collaborative solutions to help solve the problems and challenges faced by its clients in the water sector.
Shale gas colleges get Government go-ahead and funding
The first national UK shale colleges are getting the go-ahead today from Business, Enterprise & Energy Minister Matthew Hancock MP.
Deloitte: one-third of jobs in the UK at risk from automation
A new study is warning that technology, automation and robotics will cause a significant shift in the UK labour market in the next twenty years, with one-third (35%) of existing jobs at risk of being replaced.
New sludge technology offers major operating and energy savings
A new technology for circular sludge settlement tanks in wastewater treatment has the potential to achieve major operating and energy-savings for all UK water companies.
Hauser calls for 30 Catapult centres by 2030 – water and infrastructure are possibles
Leading technology entrepreneur Hermann Hauser has called for a long-term expansion of the Catapult network with one or two elite technology and innovation centres created each year- which could include water, resilient infrastructure and climate change adaptation.
UK Govt doubles innovation funding for world-changing technologies to £50m
The Business Secretary, the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, has launched Innovate UK’s £50 million investment in nurturing the very latest, potentially game-changing technologies.
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King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury.
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