UKWIR research programme aims to transform sewerage management
Sewage pollution in surface waters in the UK and Ireland is one of the most high-profile environmental issues in the country. Water industry research...
Cash boost to help septic tank owners clean-up their act
Thousands of people across the North West could be polluting the environment without knowing it – all because they don’t love their septic tanks,...
Pumps trade association announces additional keynote speaker for its 2024 Annual Meeting
Europump (the European Pump Association)* continues to develop the programme of presentations for its 2024 Annual Meeting, taking place at the De Vere Beaumont...
New pilot study detects faecal pollution marker in UK rivers
A pilot study has reportedly succeeded in offering a better understanding of contamination sources in national waterbodies, providing water companies with the capability of...
Potting resin receives WRAS approval for contact with drinking water
A two-component potting compound from WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH has now been granted drinking water approval by the internationally recognised Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) and...
Telford hosts UK-wide flood and coastal risk management event
The UK’s Flood and Coastal risk management community gathered in the last week of March at what its organisers described as "the largest gathering...
A dam fine dram? Measures tackle water scarcity at Speyside distillery
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen and James Hutton Institute have worked with The Glenlivet distillery to introduce environmentally sustainable solutions at Chivas Brothers’...
Quharity Burn returned to natural state to boost biodiversity and flood resilience
A 500-metre stretch of the Quharity Burn has been restored to return the river to its historical course using nature-based solutions implemented on the...
Greene King saves 304m pints of water
Marking an apparent first in the pub and restaurant arena, pub retailer and brewer Greene King has worked closely with a water management consultancy...
Major solar investment for wastewater facility near Glasgow
Scottish Water’s wastewater treatment facility in Erskine, near Glasgow, has been the focus of a major investment in solar power.
A £500,000 investment made...
Collaborative approach required to achieve zero pollution, said conference speakers
Water companies can expect increasing scrutiny into their environmental performance, as customer awareness of river and bathing water quality grows. This was among messages...
Microplastics collect heavy metals, reports study from Ulaanbaatar
Surface cracks and biofilms on plastic particles might help spread pollution
Concerns about microplastic pollution arise not only because of the particles themselves, but...
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...
New woodlands and flood mitigation: Research kicks off in Yorkshire
New research will monitor the contribution of new native woodland in England towards mitigating the worst effects of climate change, such as flooding.
Earlier this...
Noise correlation technology delivers major leak reduction
A project jointly undertaken by Anglian Water and leak detection expert Primayer has seemingly seen leakage reduction of 1.4 million litres of water per...
Final keynote speaker announced for Europump annual meeting in May
Europump (the European Pump Association), which represents 15 National Associations across the continent of Europe, has now finalised the programme of talks and presentations...
Research heralds ‘step change’ in water jet injury care
Medical research commissioned by the Water Jetting Association has led to the publication of the most comprehensive guidance ever created for the management of high-pressure fluid injection injuries
New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, and predict their...
The source of pollutants in rivers and freshwater lakes can now be identified using a comprehensive new water quality analysis, according to scientists at...
Sponsored content: Mobile tech boosts health and safety
Water conservation specialist Aqualogic has deployed the latest mobile workforce management technology to help locate and manage millions of pounds of water company assets
New belt screen reduces operating costs for industrial process water treatment, says firm
Hydro International is launching its low-energy, small footprint rotating belt screen, the Hydro MicroScreen™ for the UK Industrial sector. The Hydro MicroScreen™ can save...
