IoT expedites leak detection
Yorkshire Water and partners are nearing completion of the deployment of almost 4000 acoustic, flow, pressure and water quality monitors in what is said to be the UK’s largest smart water network pilot
Anglo-German barrier system won’t float away
Thermoplastic expert Structure-flex has introduced a unique, patented flood protection system to the UK.
A tropical flood-planning first
In a move that could save many lives, Malaysia is extending its state-of-the-art flood warning system across the country. Said to the first time national-scale flood management has been implemented in a harsh tropical environment, it has been developed by engineering firm HR Wallingford, who offer further explanation below.
Keeping track of microplastic
Microplastics seem an ever-increasing blight in waterways, but methods to measure them are evolving, and experts believe no single technology will fill this gap
Cunning conveyance
A green infrastructure project in Cardiff was deemed the overall winner in the susdrain SuDS Awards 2020, an event that recognised excellence in sustainable drainage in the UK.
The missing link for SuDS?
2020 has been a year of extremes in more ways than one.
Work begins on detection system
In July, Scientists at the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) announced a project to develop a standardised UK-wide system for detecting Coronavirus in wastewater, in order to provide an early warning of future outbreaks and reduce reliance on costly testing of large populations.
Runoff recycling is good to go
Zero Waste Scotland has partnered with Scottish Water to turn grit that is found in the wastewater system into a valuable raw building material...
Project aims to reduce the risk of sewer flooding in Argyll and Bute
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A £3.4m investment project to help reduce the risk of sewer flooding in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute began on 31 August.
The improvement work...
Coping with a changing demand
In July 2020, the Met Office reported that most UK water companies have seen an increase in average water consumption during lockdown, especially those...
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,...
Research highlights need to promote water efficient products
Research carried out by the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) appears to highlight the need for retailers and installers to promote water efficient products to...
How remote monitoring can contribute to operational success
Embracing digital technology will have a vital role to play in the safe, efficient and effective management of wastewater. Whether it is to minimise...
Lost revenue is biggest Covid risk facing utilities
Non-payment of customer bills poses the biggest Covid-19 threat to water utilities worldwide, one of several water industry issues discussed at a technology consultancy's...
United Utilities asks market for innovative solutions to sludge management
United Utilities is inviting companies to contact it with new and effective solutions for the treatment of sludge.
The water and wastewater firm has issued...
Drilling operation helps utility protect medieval monks path
A seemingly state-of-the-art drilling technique has allowed Thames Water to install a vital new sewage pipe while protecting a centuries-old country path used by...
Sponsored content: Water firm extends penstock range
Glenfield Invicta says it aims to provide customers with the optimal penstock engineering and installation solution on every project.
Water firm Glenfield Invicta offers perspective...
Real-time access to Antarctic tide data
One of the most important challenges, when designing monitoring facilities in remote locations, is resilience. Remote tide gauge systems operate in extremely harsh environments...
Post pandemic environmental monitoring
By Matt Dibbs, Managing Director of Meteor Communications, a firm that designs, builds and installs remote environmental monitoring systems.
The Coronavirus pandemic presented significant challenges...
Major role for wastewater epidemiology in tackling Covid-19, says group
Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has a significant part to play in identifying ‘silent’ Covid-19 cases in the community, research presented at the latest Water Action...
