1, 4-dioxane removal from water for global life sciences company
Regulations for the use of 1,4-dioxane tightened up in the US, putting pressure on chemical manufacturers. Several US states passed laws to control the concentration of 1,4-dioxane as a product ingredient. The new laws did not yet affect wastewater concentrations, but it seems a foregone conclusion that this would happen.
Award for water monitoring system for river management
VINCI Facilities has won an innovation award for its work in the Royal Parks using advanced water level monitoring technology and cloud-based data management...
Continuous measurement of sludge density helps generate more electricity
Pulsar Process Measurement has supplied eight Sludge Finder 2 sludge interface monitors to Severn Trent’s Stoke Bardolph site as part of a process improvement...
Construction begins on ‘smart canal’ system in Glasgow, described as a European first
A new digital surface water drainage system will unlock 110 hectares across the north of the Glasgow for investment, regeneration and development with the...
Dual attack on flooding with new defence system
A new flood defence system, JBaR, from oil and environmental specialists, Adler and Allan, provides protection potential for sites that store oil and other...
Researchers combine plasma and cavitation in bid to destroy PFAS
Researchers in Germany have developed what appears to be a new approach to destroying persistent PFAS 'forever chemicals' in contaminated water, using two complementary...
Wastewater treatment risks shifting microplastics problem from water to land, APPG report warns
Wastewater treatment is acting as a major pathway for microplastics into agricultural soils and potentially the food system, according to a new parliamentary report...
Conductivity level probes prioritise robustness and ease of use
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As industries continue to focus on safety, efficiency, and system reliability, VEGA Controls...
Geospatial platform at London Gatwick provides environmental insights
London Gatwick has created a new geospatial platform, said to be already making engineering and construction works safer at the airport by reducing accidental...
Drainage specialists go the extra half mile – for badgers
Lanes Group drainage engineers have carried out a pipe cleaning project with the longest jetting hose they have ever deployed - and all to...
Ovivo sells UK municipal business to in-house team
WATER treatment specialist Ovivo has sold its UK municipal business for an undisclosed sum to part of the existing senior management team led by...
Flood systems reduce engineer call out
Jetchem Systems has teamed up with United Utilities and Amey to produce two new systems designed to aid in the prevention of flooding
Could these student inventions help solve some of the nation’s biggest wastewater issues?
Oil recycling bins, ultraviolet lights in washing machines and a toilet grate to prevent unsuitable items entering drainage systems are among the student inventions...
Bo’ness wastewater test centre flushed with success, says utility
One of the UK water industry’s most unique development centres is working at full capacity for the first time since its launch less than...
Net zero water challenge innovations supported by programme
Emission-cutting innovations from three global technology leaders are being accelerated through the UK water sector, thanks to new collaborative platform Spring.
Technologies from...
Severe drought no longer caused just by nature, say researchers
Scientists at the University of Birmingham are calling on drought researchers and managers around the world to consider both human activity and natural phenomena...
New tanker to ease South West septic tank woes
In a nod to the septic-tank-emptying problems being encountered by many in Cornwall and Devon, waste management company CSG is announcing its investment in...
Sludge wonderful sludge
Back in 2009 Haigh were approached by a number of key customers with the request to bring a new small sludge screening system to...
Water – respecting our planet’s liquid life source
CountyClean Group offers tips on how to preserve a most valuable resource whilst raising awareness about Water Quality Month in the UK.
This years’ Water...
Sponsored content: New, lighter version of SuDS part
Hydro International, a specialist in water management products and services, has unveiled its expanded Stormbloc® Optimum range, with a new lighter version of the...
