The science of biofilms
Dr Simona Vasilescu of NCH Europe reviews some of the science behind biofilms and why they cause problems in water systems.
Pump and biotech firms embark on collaboration to help solve water scarcity
An innovation collaboration between pump technology firm Grundfos and Novozymes, an expert in enzymes and microorganisms, aims to come up solutions to the problem...
Select committee launches enquiry into UK nitrates pollution
The Environmental Audit Committee launched an inquiry into nitrates pollution in the UK in early December. The Committee said it would consider the nature,...
Delft University of Technology and Royal HaskoningDHV sign agreement for biopolymer recovery from wastewater
Royal HaskoningDHV and Delft University of Technology have signed an agreement (on 8 December) stating that patented technologies used to extract valuable biopolymers from...
Heat recovery from wastewater system wins Scottish environmental award
SHARC Energy Systems, in partnership with Scottish Water Horizons, has won the innovation award at the Scottish Green Energy Awards 2017.
The awards, hosted by...
Yorkshire Water trials satellite-based leak detection monitoring
Satellite technology used to hunt for water on other planets in the solar system has been trailed by Yorkshire Water to help identify underground...
Don’t get hot under the collar about biofilms
No one likes going to the dentist. Between the scraping, drilling and expense it’s an altogether unpleasant experience. However, did you know that your...
Single-method process analyzers offer powerful solution for online wet chemical analysis
Metrohm Process Analytics has introduced a new family of economical online process analyzers: the 2026 Titrolyzer and 2029 Process Photometer.
Described as powerful, compact process...
New ground microphone finds water leaks in challenging environments
Colour touchscreen offers multiple signal, memory and frequency displays
HWM has launched the DXmic, a new ground microphone offering touchscreen operation and innovative features.
The firm...
Flood solutions event scheduled for March 2018 in Telford
Coming to the Telford International Centre on 20-22 March 2018, Flood and Coast is described as "a unique event that advances the debate about...
Innovation centre to bring together UK research on biofilms
The UK’s world-class expertise in the research of biofilms has been recognised through the launch of a new National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC).
Supported by...
Virtual simulation created for river users to navigate the Boston Barrier
The Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) for the Boston Barrier has received approval, giving the Environment Agency the go-ahead to proceed with the...
Global Leakage Summit returns for its 9th year in March 2018.
The volume of water lost - from leakage, inaccurate customer meter readings and theft - provide the figure known as Non Revenue Water (NRW)....
Measuring and controlling surface water quality at international airports
Water Quality instrumentation manufactured by Pollution & Process Monitoring Ltd (PPM) has been extensively installed throughout the UK aviation industry
Grit classifiers reduce maintenance for Washington DC-based utility
US based Lakeside Equipment, which manufacturers equipment for the water sector, sets out the details of a recent contract win, supplying grit classifiers for...
River expansion boosts biodiversity, in Netherlands study
Researchers at Utrecht University and Radboud University appear to have revealed the successful combination of a lower flood risk with the start of biodiversity...
Centrifuge improves sludgy waste handling in Manchester
Environmental services provider Adler & Allan says it is now offering cost-effective and sustainable removal of sludgy wastes, following the introduction of a Euroby...
Joint venture wins contract to treat brine from reverse osmosis desalination in China
Suez and Solvay have won the contract to treat brine from reverse osmosis desalination at Wanhua Chemical Industry Park in Yantai (Shandong Province). This...
Bacteria vs enzymes
Steve Martin of water, energy and maintenance solutions provider NCH Europe weighs up two alternative solutions to a knotty (well, fatty) wastewater problem
A West-Midlands...
The appliance of microbiology and materials science
Synthetic biology has been brought to the realm of water treatment with seemingly dramatic results by Californian cleantech firm Microvi, which in late October...
