Tracking the UK’s carbon from soil to sea
This January scientists from a range of disciplines are undertaking the first ever coordinated sampling of the major rivers in the UK to look...
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...
Trouble-free turbidity sensing?
Water instrumentation specialist Partech (UK) has announced its latest ISO7027-compliant turbidity sensor, specifically designed for drinking water and low range turbidity applications.
The TurbiTechw2 D-ISO...
£11.3 million mains upgrade in Inverclyde and Renfrewshire
Scottish Water has made a £11.3m investment in its water infrastructure in parts of Inverclyde and Renfrewshire. It is a move that is intended...
Optical instrument for cyanobacteria detection
US fluorimetry expert Turner Designs has released Enviro-T2, an in-line fluorometer said to be ideal for drinking water or wastewater facilities that want to...
Flint crisis prompts lead pipe report revisit
A landmark paper on lead pipe rehabilitation and replacement techniques published by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) 15 years ago has been revisited...
Water soluble films improve delivery of pool and spa chemicals
A new water-soluble film technology for delivering pool and spa chemicals is claimed to offer significant improvements in safety and sustainability.
The Toss...
Pesticides forum to take place in November in Swindon
WRc, an innovation consultancy working in the water, waste and gas sectors, is holding its second annual Pesticide Forum meeting in Swindon on 9...
Rolling back to move forward
A case study highlighting the importance of application version control for water and wastewater SCADA systems, from Trihedral, a developer of HMI/SCADA software for...
New projections of water availability inform UK climate change report
A formerly full reservoir in Scotland exhibits some of the adverse effects of changes to the UK's climate.
The UK Climate Change Risk Assessment...
Phosphate monitor protects Cumbrian lake during restoration
Novel phosphate monitoring technology from OTT Hydrometry is helping the South Cumbria Rivers Trust (SCRT) to improve water quality during a project to restore...
Arqiva to run Anglian Water smart metering network trial
Communications infrastructure and media services company Arqiva announced on 6 July that it has been selected by Anglian Water to deliver and monitor a...
Avocado farmer slashes water consumption at IoT-enabled farm
The following case study provided by Crawley based communications technology firm Spirent Communications looks at how an avocado farmer in drought-stricken California was able...
Lead pipe coating work carried out with the help of a temporary water supply...
In an apparent first for the water industry, Aquam’s Overland Supply Vehicle and Manifold has been used to supply water to customers while the...
New plastic hopes to tap into drinking water applications
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, is taking its EcoPaXX® polyamide material into an important new market -...
Innovation awards winners announced at BlueTech Forum
A meter-to-customer software and services platform and an advanced self-cleaning filter were named as two of the most innovative technologies in the water industry...
Alkalinity and herpetology tests safeguard aquatic life at London Zoo
To help ensure optimum water quality for all its aquatic species, London Zoo has opted for water testing equipment from Gateshead based water...
Biodegradable quick test reveals blue-green algae toxins in swimming water
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Turku have developed an easy-to-use and affordable blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) test. The testing device...
North-west forum looks at improving water quality in urban areas
A two-day meeting of water management experts and policy-makers has concluded at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. The event, ‘WATER WORKS...
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...
