£40m Water Breakthrough Challenge opens for entries on 6 May
The £40 million Water Breakthrough Challenge will promote innovation and collaboration between the water sector and partner organisations, says water industry regulator Ofwat.
The Water...
How to get salt out of water: Make it self-eject
Crystallizing salts can grow 'legs,' then tip over and fall away, potentially helping to prevent fouling of metal surfaces, researchers say
About a quarter of...
Researchers add detail to understanding how micro- and nanoplastics move through the environment
The fundamental mechanisms that allow tiny pieces of plastic bags and foam packaging at the nanoscale to move through the environment seem to have...
“Water shutoff ban saves lives”, says US research
Research highlighted at a recent water industry webinar appears to show that nearly half a million Covid-19 infections could have been prevented in the...
Satellite infrastructure intelligence product will identify pipe problems
A new project will draw upon satellite data to identify problems with underground water pipes, and improve operational efficiencies for water utilities.
Suez describes MasterPlan...
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...
Victorian-era aqueduct upgrade completed in Central Scotland
A major upgrade to the Katrine Aqueduct, which was built in Victorian times and serves more than 1.3 million people in parts of Greater...
Consultancy appoints global PFAS expert
Professional services firm Tetra Tech, a provider of consulting and engineering services, has welcomed Dr Ian Ross to its PFAS (poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances)...
What can we learn from the Oldsmar water supply hack?
Following a recent water supply hack in Florida, Phillip Corner, industrial systems cybersecurity expert at control systems firm Cougar Automation, stresses the need...
Sponsored Content: Improving control and yield in gravity thickeners
Instrumentation firm VEGA Controls looks at performance issues that can arise with an aspect of automation that is a popular fixture in the water...
Sponsored content: 80GHz radar level sensors are compact and low cost
VEGA introduces the latest FMCW 80 GHz non-contact radar level technology for the water industry – using their very own radar level microchip, to deliver excellent performance and a low price that represents a real alternative to ultrasonic level sensors
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
Pioneering projects celebrated by foundation behind water documentary
Organisations that have embraced innovation to protect and enhance water supplies have been recognised for their pioneering work by the foundation behind the recent...
Is England losing the battle for better water quality?
Efforts to improve the water quality of England’s rivers, lakes and waterways are faltering - and unless policymakers recommit to the hard work of...
Chemistry coupling boosts treatment
DuPont Water Solutions has entered into an exclusive global partnership with Sun Chemical to bring membrane degasification modules to market.
Ultrasonic system lowers TSS and algae
To remove very high turbidity caused by varying sized algae, Anglian Water has chosen to install ultrasonic algae control systems in Alton Water reservoir.
Scottish utility water testers’ robotic helping hand
An Edinburgh science hub has a new helping hand – a-state-of-the art automated robot which is being used to test water quality.
The...
Scale-up data technology, water companies urged
There has been “significant growth” in the use of data by the UK water sector but technology now needs to be rolled out at scale if optimum benefits are to be felt over the next five years
Water documentary to screen on Netflix in October
Brave Blue World, the powerful documentary that aims to drive positive change in water is set to reach a global audience of millions
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...
