SW Water plans field-scale drone trials for leak detection in 2017
South West Water is working with the University of Exeter to test the use of drone technology and thermal imaging for leak detection. Laboratory tests of the thermal cameras have proved positive and field-scale trials are planned for 2017.
New EU interactive mapping tool shows changes in the Earth's surface water
The European Commission has co-produced a new interactive mapping tool consisting of 3 million satellite images collected over the past 32 years which highlight changes in the Earth's surface water.
Carbon Trust call for UK manufacturers to pilot new energy efficiency in water processes tool
The Carbon Trust is looking for UK manufacturers that want to improve the energy efficiency of their water treatment processes and are willing to test a new web-based tool designed to support this goal.
New report says green gas production doubled in 2016
The UK now has almost 90 plants injecting green biomethane into the gas grid, double the number this time last year, according to a new report published by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) today.
Meygen tidal turbine now operating at full power
Atlantis Resources Ltd, a global leader in the tidal power sector, has announced another significant milestone in the development of MeyGen, Europe’s largest tidal power project, which is currently being built in the Pentland Firth.
Northumbrian Water: digital mapping cuts costs of network surveying from £10m to £2.5m
An industry-leading innovative partnership between Northumbrian Water and data management specialists 1Spatial has created a new digital mapping system which is expected to reduce the cost of surveying the sewer network from £10 million to £2.5 million and cut the time taken to complete the process from five years to two years.
Horizon 2020: apply for €400m in European funds for business innovation
The European Commission's funding programme is to invest more than €400 million across 14 new Horizon 2020 initiatives launched this month, including calls for demonstrating innovative nature-based solutions in cities and €223 million for multiple projects around climate services.
Wastewater research: preventing phosphate formation could save utilities £millions every year
New wastewater system design guidelines developed at the University of British Columbia in Canada can help better protect aquatic life and save millions of dollars a year by preventing the formation of phosphorous deposits.
Launch of World Biogas Association - biogas set to become £1trn industry?
The World Biogas Association (WBA) has been launched at the United Nations Convention on Climate Change taking place this week at Marrakesh, Morocco - according to ADBA, the biogas sector could become a £1 trillion industry.
Cardiff Council to discuss plans for £6bn+ tidal lagoon
The creation of a £6 billion to £8 billion Tidal Lagoon in Cardiff Bay - between the capital city and Newport - will be discussed by the City of Cardiff Council’s Cabinet at a meeting next Monday.
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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. -
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.
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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
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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