Tracking emerging contaminants
The list of potentially hazardous contaminants in drinking water and the environment continues to grow. At Aqua Enviro's European Waste Water Management Conference (EWWM)...
Hidden pollution beneath our feet threatens water supplies worldwide, says BGS
Groundwater researchers at the British Geological Survey (BGS) have found a major store of pollution sitting in the rocks beneath our feet that they...
EA publishes data, case studies and evidence about the role of natural flood management...
On 31 October the Environment Agency published data, case studies and evidence about the role of natural flood management in reducing flood risk. Working...
New concrete drainage trade association
A newly created trade association will represent the interests of the precast concrete drainage industry. The British Precast Drainage Association (BPDA) is formed from...
Cellulose recovery method picks up the Aquatech Innovation Award 2017
Sustainable technology to recover toilet paper cellulose from sewage wins Aquatech Innovation Award 2017
‘Perfect example of the circular economy’ with practical use secures expert...
“Ambitious” pilot launched by Yorkshire Water to tackle flood risk
Yorkshire Water launched "an ambitious and innovative pilot" to reduce flooding in Calderdale
Penstock installation presents a tough test for engineering firm
Ham Baker has completed the installation of new precision-engineered penstocks at the Rosyth, Fife site of engineering support services firm Babcock.
Working closely with Babcock,...
The Environment Agency wins a national award for “Bringing Back the River Bulbourne”
A partnership project between the Environment Agency and the Box Moor Trust in Hemel Hempstead has been recognised with a national award.
The project has...
“Businesses need to change how they see water”, insists Veolia during launch of initiative...
Veolia Water Technologies launched an initiative called Rethink Water
New aeration system claimed to boost bacteria levels
Wastewater treatment provider NCH Europe has launched a reportedly unique aeration system to increase dissolved oxygen in wastewater streams to improve the efficiency of...
Pump practicalities when fighting drought in Namibia
CP Automation has recently helped Rockwell Automation to provide the necessary power equipment to pump water from deep, underground boreholes in Namibia.
Farmers in Southern...
Modular sluice system can be ready to go within a week, says supplier
Addressing the growing demand for flood protection solutions, Danish firm Wintec has developed AquaBlokk, a sluice system comprising building blocks that are ready to...
Liquid-phase hydrogen sulphide sensor speeds identification of odour causes
A new sensor from miniature sensors expert Unisense measures hydrogen sulphide (H2S) dissolved in wastewater. This enables utilities and consultants to find the root...
European flood solutions event to launch in Amsterdam in late October
New event completes water cycle coverage of Aquatech Amsterdam
Floodex Europe, a new event dedicated to showcasing solutions to the threats Europe faces from flooding,...
Sand filter cleaning systems purchased by Essex & Suffolk Water
Essex & Suffolk Water – which provides water services to 1.8 million people – has chosen CDEnviro equipment to replace its existing sand treatment...
Forest grazing counteracts the effectiveness of trees to reduce flood risk
Planting trees can reduce flood risk, but a high intensity forest land use, such as grazing, can counteract the positive effect of the trees,...
Innovative Dutch coastal management solution comes to the UK
Bacton Gas Terminal and residents of the surrounding Norfolk villages will benefit from Dutch experience as Royal HaskoningDHV completes the detailed design for an...
Concentrator arm improves scum removal efficiency during activated sludge processing
A&J Fabtech has developed a seemingly innovative, high performance surface scum removal system for use in activated sludge processes that uses a collector arm...
More than half of microplastics remain on land, says CIWEM report
Tiny plastic particles stay trapped on land and in freshwater environments, according to a study
While plastics in the marine environment have received worldwide attention,...
Report provides a global view of ultrasonic flow measurement
The Global Ultrasonic Flowmeter Market 2017-2021 report is now available from Dublin based market intelligence firm Research and Markets.
