Sewage-to-methanol process showcased in Mannheim

A German startup has demonstrated what's said to be the first facility for carbon-neutral e-methanol production from sewage. Europe’s approximately 80,000 sewage treatment plants produce...

UK’s first water-monitoring centre aims to act as early warning system for disease outbreaks

The University of Bath is launching what's described as the UK’s first early-warning public health surveillance system based on detecting tiny traces of chemicals...
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Why adding a fish pond to your landscaping can benefit you and the local...

With summertime just on the horizon, the outdoor areas of businesses become much more of a focal point, for both ambience and aesthetics. Fish Ponds can not only create a sense of serenity on a property but can also help boost conservation credentials.

Latest UKWIR projects available for expression of interest

Expressions of interest (EOI) are being sought by UKWIR for expert partners to develop the evidence base, insight, knowledge and recommendations to respond to...

Lunar microwave to purify water frozen in Moon’s soil wins UK Space Agency award

A technology that uses microwaves (to defrost) and ultrasound (to break down) contaminants in melted lunar ice to provide clean, drinkable water for astronauts...

We are vastly overestimating the amount of fresh water available for lithium mining, says...

New research into lithium mining in the “Lithium Triangle” of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia — source of more than half of the world’s lithium...

A planetary boundary for geological resources: Study quantifies limits of regional water availability

New study appears to show that regional water availability constrains the current and future production of 32 geological resources Geological resources such as critical...

Micro-pollutant removal product picks up Aquatech Innovation Award

A product for the removal of micro-pollutants from wastewater is the Overall Winner of the Aquatech Innovation Award 2025. Aurea from consulting engineers Royal HaskoningDHV...

PFAS treatment and removal contract secured for multi-site UK utility project

New guidance has added impetus to the search for a reliable and effective PFAS treatment solution. CPL/Puragen details the use of its PFAS treatment...

Brewing tea removes lead from water

A new study appears to demonstrate that brewing tea naturally adsorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium, effectively filtering dangerous contaminants out of drinks....

Wastewater analysis at Bolivian lithium deposit explores how to avoid repeating past environmental mistakes

A US group has conducted the first thorough chemical analysis of wastewater associated with mining the lithium brine at the Salar de Uyuni, in...

In real-time sewer control, we trust

The importance of building trust in real-time controls systems for sewer networks will be explored in a roundtable at World Water-Tech, hosted by Chengzi...

Work concludes on the Thames Tideway Tunnel

Tideway, the firm responsible for delivering London’s “super sewer”, the Thames Tideway Tunnel, announced its successful activation, on 14 February. After ten years of construction...

Consistent cutting: Macerator for wastewater and biogas

Borger has launched a new cutting-basket macerator that helps protect wastewater/biogas pumps and downstream equipment by consistently mashing solids. Designed with pivoted cutting blades that...

EA research cites new evidence of natural flood management benefits

Nature can play a major role in improving the nation’s resilience to flooding and coastal erosion, updated research from the Environment Agency appears to...
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Puraffinity appoints Neal Megonnell as Chief Commercial Officer

Puraffinity, a leading developer of precision technology for the removal of PFAS 'forever chemicals' across multiple water treatment applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neal Megonnell as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately.

Phosphorus reduction levels exceeded in wastewater trial

The success of a 12-week trial of a filtration technology at a UK wastewater treatment plant shows that the modified system, first developed for...

Reservoirs ‘desperately needed’ as past ‘neglect’ hits water bills

The government has announced £7.9 billion of investment to build nine new reservoirs across the UK. This comes as Water UK announced household water...

Piezoelectric promise: Study explores hydraulic energy harvesting during water treatment

Converting hydraulic energy to electricity is suggested as a solution to common challenges in water treatment, in a recent article in the journal Engineering. Water...

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...