Membranes based on natural silk and cellulose can remove PFAS
A new filtration material developed by researchers at MIT might provide a nature-based solution to PFAS contamination, an obviously stubborn issue. The material, based...
£25 million Water Efficiency Lab competition aims to drive innovation and cut water use...
Ofwat announced its inaugural Water Efficiency Lab (‘WEL 1’) on 25 November. The £25 million challenge-led competition is intended to unlock and scale innovations...
Qdos pump replaces three diaphragm pumps at German water treatment plant
The water treatment plant at Riepe, in the East Frisia region of Lower Saxony, has replaced three diaphragm pumps with a Qdos series peristaltic...
Study highlights threat from pharmaceuticals in the world’s rivers
Pharmaceutical drugs are present in rivers and waterways around the world, at levels that present a danger to wildlife, and which are continuing to...
Graphene’s promise for purification
A group of Russian scientists has figured out that graphene is capable of purifying water, making it drinkable, without further chlorination
Farmland water “battery” storage and leak-detecting broadband cables among winners in Ofwat innovation competition
Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water storage ponds or water “batteries” as part of an innovative drought-prevention project that has received funding...
Spring launches enhanced catchment monitoring innovation challenge
Spring, a group which supports innovation in the UK and Ireland water sector, has launched its third innovation accelerator challenge and is calling...
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...
Remote-controlled boat helps monitor sediment build-up, says Thames Water
It may look like a fun summer holiday activity but Thames Water says there’s scientific logic behind its use of a remote controlled speed...
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...
Confusion over regulations hampering water equipment innovation
A common misunderstanding over water fittings regulations in the UK is creating confusion over clean water equipment compliance and specification, and could be a...
Tannins: A possible answer to microplastic pollution?
Scientists at UBC’s BioProducts Institute find that if you add tannins to a layer of wood dust, you can create a filter that traps virtually all...
Water quality in international spotlight at Aberdeen event
Experts in water quality from 17 different countries will be descending on Aberdeen next week for a three-day international workshop.
The event, being co-led by...
Smarter ways to find more leaks faster
It is smarter working, not more boots on the ground, that will help companies deliver AMP8 leakage commitments and improve strategic management of water,...
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,...
Polymer metering advance
The introduction of the Qdos 60 PU peristaltic pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) means operators can now deploy efficient, safe, and reliable polymer metering at any water or wastewater treatment plant, says the firm.
Sizewell C to power desalination plant with clean electricity
Sizewell C aims to power its water desalination plant with zero carbon electricity from Sizewell B in a further move to make construction of...
PFAS removal technology firm appoints new CEO and secures £6.73 million
Puraffinity, a start-up developing technologies which remove PFAS from water, has announced plans to scale, following the appointment of Vincent Caillaud as its new...
Technology firm signs asset monitoring deal with Southern Water
Southern Water has partnered with specialist technology company Samotics to deploy its SAM4 smart condition monitoring system at sites across southern England. The artificial...
£17 million investment to improve Scarborough’s drinking water
Irton water treatment works will be modernised to improve drinking water and enable the site to meet the needs of future generations, Yorkshire Water...
