Collaboration in construction can deliver “right first time” projects
The construction industry can drive value, reduce interfaces and deliver “right first time” projects through a collaborative model of delivery, according to the Government’s chief construction adviser.
Disinfection of produced water can lead to toxic chemicals, study finds
Wastewater treatment plants that process waters from oil and gas development were found to discharge elevated levels of toxic chemicals known as brominated disinfection by-products, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Rising reuse of wastewater forecast but world lacks data on 'massive potential resource'
UN-backed experts have forecast a sharp increase in treated wastewater use in irrigation amid growing competition for freshwater from industry and cities.
Rehabilitation of Jordan River crucial for Middle East water security
Middle East water security experts gathered at the World Water Week in Stockholm this week have officially welcomed Israel’s recent decision to pump 1000 cubic metres a day back into the highly degraded Lower Jordan River, but warned that this amount is only symbolic and much more is needed from all parties sharing the basin to rehabilitate the river to its minimum ecological flow.
Cuadrilla withdraws Balcombe drilling application
Cuadrilla has withdrawn its two planning applications in connection with the drilling operations at Balcombe and the arrangements to secure an extension of time for the completion of the works.
Sheffield University now UK's largest urban water research group
Sheffield University is expanding to become the largest urban water research group in the UK.
Singapore delegation in Europe to discuss rainwater capture and use
A delegation from the Singaporean water company PUB visited the KWR Water Research Institute in the Netherlands last month to discuss joint research on the capture and use of rainwater.
Nestlé factory reduces water use by almost 2/3rds in less than 12 months
A combination of new technology and employee awareness training has enabled a Nestlé factory in La Penilla, northern Spain to reduce its water use per tonne of product by almost two thirds in less than 12 months.
ICE puts infrastructure challenges on the agenda at party conferences
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is joining forces with engineering and construction bodies again to represent industry at the party conferences this September and October.
Water pricing is not the roadblock to water innovation
Paul O’Callaghan, CEO of O2 Environmental and BlueTech® Research, argues that low costs of water are not the main barrier to innovation in the industry.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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