New tools to reduce nitrogen leaching to water
A European Union (EU)-funded project has developed a toolbox to help farmers manage nitrogen so it goes to plants rather than the leaching in the form of nitrates into groundwater and other water sources.
EU looks to oceans innovation as source of sustainable growth
The European Commission has set out an Action Plan for Innovation in the 'Blue Economy' to help use ocean resources sustainably and drive growth and jobs in Europe.
EU Common Agricultural Policy should take better account of water concerns
The EU's Common Agricultural Policy should take better account of water concerns, according to a new report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
Rising sea levels put 150m people at risk as 200-year trend continues
Rising sea levels will become a genuine threat for 150 million people living in coastal areas around the world, according to a new international study.
More high profile speakers confirmed for water industry conference
More industry experts have been confirmed to speak at this year’s keynote Institute of Water Annual Conference and Exhibition next month.
One in five customers say water charges are not affordable
A growing number of households in England and Wales are struggling to afford their water bill, according to research carried out on behalf of the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
$7.5m to develop South Australian water facility into international hub
A South Australian water management, research and training facility will receive $7.5 million of funding to redevelop in to an international training hub.
New study warns UK water availability could put energy security at risk
A new study is warning that current policy could put the UK in danger of being locked into a future in which water availability puts energy security at risk.
Improved transparency could help Europe use water more efficiently
A major new report on European water utilities suggests that better access to data on water supply and treatment may help Europe use its water resources more efficiently.
You-Gov poll shows more opposition to Government fracking plans
The Government is set to face further opposition to plans to allow fracking companies to drill under people’s homes, according to a major new YouGov survey commissioned by Greenpeace UK .
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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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