Technological breakthroughs driving growth in water quality monitoring
Developments in solid-state electronics and small high-powered light sources (like the LEDs in this image) have supported rapid progress with optical sensor technology during...
Fluorescent device offers quick ‘scan’ of water potability
Experts at the University of Birmingham have developed a "unique" device that could save lives around the globe by quickly and simply testing whether...
Lithium mining and its water impact: More complex than previously thought?
Water usage is exceeding its resupply in regions where lithium mining is undertaken, reports what is seemingly the first study to attempt a comprehensive...
Opportunities in Oman, finds British Water
A UK delegation to the Sultanate of Oman, organised by Intec Export Intelligence and British Water, has been hailed a success by both bodies....
Bath hospital Legionella inquest pinpoints failures
The risks presented by Legionella bacteria in water systems were in the headlines again in February, following inquest findings which highlighted the failures that...
Chalk streams should be given enhanced status, says strategy document
A new Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy, published on 15 October, calls for chalk streams in England to be given enhanced environmental status.
The Catchment Based...
Low-energy desalination technology starts field tests in Palestine
New desalination system shows energy savings of 33-66% compared to existing systems, at recovery of 80%, says group, with recovery of up to 90%...
Study highlights the importance and vulnerability of the world’s water towers
Mountains and highlands are often referred to as natural “water towers” because they provide lowland communities with essential freshwater for drinking, irrigation, industry, food,...
Improving surface water quality in Europe: EU project concludes
The e1M EU-funded CFIS ECOPHARMA project has concluded after two years of Europe-wide trials, according to a December announcement from Aqua Enviro, which participated...
Q&A: Delivering sustainable solutions to solve water challenges
With British Water’s conference on creating a more sustainable water sector approaching, Stephen Kennedy shares his views on celebrating recent successes in creating a...
The appliance of microbiology and materials science
Synthetic biology has been brought to the realm of water treatment with seemingly dramatic results by Californian cleantech firm Microvi, which in late October...
European bathing water still improving but UK pinpointed as a laggard, as post-Brexit concerns...
The quality of Europe’s bathing water continues to improve, according to a new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA), but progress doesn’t appear...
Eating one freshwater fish equals a month of drinking ‘forever chemicals’ water, says US...
A new study appears to find that consumption of just a single serving of freshwater fish per year could be equal to a month...
Wolds collaboration aims to improve water and soil quality in East Yorkshire AR
A five-year collaboration is underway between Yorkshire Water and a group of innovative farmers, who are making a bid to improve water and soil...
Firm delivers components for a multi-technology demineralisation unit in Italy
Water separation and purification firm Dow Water & Process Solutions is to design an ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis (RO) multi-technology installation for a new...
Advanced pumping and digital solutions at the Water Equipment Show
Progressive cavity pumps technology firm SEEPEX is showcasing advanced Digital Solutions and CARE services at the upcoming Water Equipment Show on 16 May. The...
Chemistry coupling boosts treatment
DuPont Water Solutions has entered into an exclusive global partnership with Sun Chemical to bring membrane degasification modules to market.
Rapid urbanisation increasing pressure on rural water supplies
Review seems to show rapid urbanisation increasing pressure on rural water supplies globally
Select committee launches enquiry into UK nitrates pollution
The Environmental Audit Committee launched an inquiry into nitrates pollution in the UK in early December. The Committee said it would consider the nature,...
Space technology firms sponsor Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival
Described as ‘Glastonbury meets Tomorrows World’ the four day innovation festival held annually by Northumbrian Water is going fully digital for the first time,...
