£97m Met Office supercomputer makes UK world leader in weather and climate science
The Government has unveiled plans for a new £97 million supercomputer which look set to cement the UK’s position as a world leader in weather and climate prediction.
Innovative reservoir water management system is a first for Welsh Water
Welsh Water has installed an innovative new water management system into the Pontsticill reservoir to improve the overall quality of the water.
WWEM 2014 opens next week – bigger and busier than ever
WWEM 2014 will open its doors on Wednesday and Thursday, 5th & 6th November, providing registered visitors with a unique opportunity to find the latest information on the technologies, standards, methods and regulatory requirements that relate to water, wastewater and environmental monitoring.
Ecotricity wave power device completes first stage test
Generating electricity from wave power in Britain took a step closer to reality after green energy company Ecotricity’s innovative device – Searaser – successfully completed first stage testing at Plymouth University’s CoastLAB wave tank.
UK Govt consults on plan to let Councils keep 100% of business rates on shale oil and gas sites
The Department for Communities and Local Government has launched a new consultation on its plan to introduce draft regulations to allow local councils to retain 100% of business rates on shale oil and gas sites.
Thames Water trials EU Smart Water research initiative
Thames Water is installing industry-leading leak monitoring equipment on the main water pipe serving central Reading as part of an £8m SmartWater4Europe initiative.
SWAN releases first-of-its-kind industry Tool on smart water technologies
SWAN, the Smart Water Networks Forum, has today released the SWAN Interactive Architecture Tool, an online platform for anyone interested in learning more about smart water technologies.
Non-intrusive river flow measurement competition closes tomorrow
A competition which is focused on the Environment Agency’s need to measure river flows in challenging locations where existing standard instrumentation cannot be used closes tomorrow.
Cranfield University's new research plant offers R&D potential for anaerobic digestion
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association Chief Executive, Charlotte Morton, officially opened Cranfield University’s new anaerobic digestion (AD) research plant yesterday.
Technology - safeguarding the UK’s water assets
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Tony O’Brien, Head of Enterprise Solutions at Siemens Building Technologies, explains why working collaboratively with the water industry to harness a joined up safety and security strategy is vital for the nation’s essential water supplies.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets.
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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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