We are vastly overestimating the amount of fresh water available for lithium mining, says...
New research into lithium mining in the “Lithium Triangle” of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia — source of more than half of the world’s lithium...
A planetary boundary for geological resources: Study quantifies limits of regional water availability
New study appears to show that regional water availability constrains the current and future production of 32 geological resources
Geological resources such as critical...
Micro-pollutant removal product picks up Aquatech Innovation Award
A product for the removal of micro-pollutants from wastewater is the Overall Winner of the Aquatech Innovation Award 2025.
Aurea from consulting engineers Royal HaskoningDHV...
PFAS treatment and removal contract secured for multi-site UK utility project
New guidance has added impetus to the search for a reliable and effective PFAS treatment solution. CPL/Puragen details the use of its PFAS treatment...
Brewing tea removes lead from water
A new study appears to demonstrate that brewing tea naturally adsorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium, effectively filtering dangerous contaminants out of drinks....
Wastewater analysis at Bolivian lithium deposit explores how to avoid repeating past environmental mistakes
A US group has conducted the first thorough chemical analysis of wastewater associated with mining the lithium brine at the Salar de Uyuni, in...
In real-time sewer control, we trust
The importance of building trust in real-time controls systems for sewer networks will be explored in a roundtable at World Water-Tech, hosted by Chengzi...
Work concludes on the Thames Tideway Tunnel
Tideway, the firm responsible for delivering London’s “super sewer”, the Thames Tideway Tunnel, announced its successful activation, on 14 February.
After ten years of construction...
Consistent cutting: Macerator for wastewater and biogas
Borger has launched a new cutting-basket macerator that helps protect wastewater/biogas pumps and downstream equipment by consistently mashing solids.
Designed with pivoted cutting blades that...
EA research cites new evidence of natural flood management benefits
Nature can play a major role in improving the nation’s resilience to flooding and coastal erosion, updated research from the Environment Agency appears to...
Puraffinity appoints Neal Megonnell as Chief Commercial Officer
Puraffinity, a leading developer of precision technology for the removal of PFAS 'forever chemicals' across multiple water treatment applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neal Megonnell as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately.
Phosphorus reduction levels exceeded in wastewater trial
The success of a 12-week trial of a filtration technology at a UK wastewater treatment plant shows that the modified system, first developed for...
Reservoirs ‘desperately needed’ as past ‘neglect’ hits water bills
The government has announced £7.9 billion of investment to build nine new reservoirs across the UK. This comes as Water UK announced household water...
Piezoelectric promise: Study explores hydraulic energy harvesting during water treatment
Converting hydraulic energy to electricity is suggested as a solution to common challenges in water treatment, in a recent article in the journal Engineering.
Water...
Meeting the water innovation challenge at DC Water
Ahead of a three-day water startup matching event, organized by WaterCitizen.Org and hosted by DC Water on 19 February, Dr Robert Bornhofen, director of...
Ultrasonic flow measurement drives efficiency improvements at Five Fords WwTW
Engineers working on a project in North Wales have employed novel techniques to improve wastewater treatment efficiency, reportedly at a fraction of the cost...
New human-caused shifts found in the global water cycle
A recent paper by a group at NASA appears to show that the global water cycle is shifting in ways that have gone unobserved...
AMP8 delivery requires data for nature approach
A data-driven approach coupled with greater use of nature-based solutions offers a promising path for UK water, says Ryan Pearson of remote monitoring firm...
Cement factory takes hard look at drainage system to protect environment
A specialist team from Lanes Drainage Services UK is carrying out a full site CCTV drainage survey as part of planned maintenance at a...
Dialysis ‘astonishingly effective’ for treating wastewater
Researchers believe they have uncovered an innovative approach to treating high-salinity organic wastewaters — streams containing both elevated salt and organic concentrations — by...
