ECS upgrades Keadby pumping station for Environment Agency
Following an extensive review of the flood risk management strategy for the Isle of Axholme, the Environment Agency has begun implementing the recommendations of...
Geosynthetics: a modern solution to a traditional problem?
Across a wide range of construction and development projects, geosynthetic drainage systems are increasingly being specified and are said to offer a more effective,...
Avocado farmer slashes water consumption at IoT-enabled farm
The following case study provided by Crawley based communications technology firm Spirent Communications looks at how an avocado farmer in drought-stricken California was able...
Lead pipe coating work carried out with the help of a temporary water supply...
In an apparent first for the water industry, Aquam’s Overland Supply Vehicle and Manifold has been used to supply water to customers while the...
New plastic hopes to tap into drinking water applications
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, is taking its EcoPaXX® polyamide material into an important new market -...
Could these student inventions help solve some of the nation’s biggest wastewater issues?
Oil recycling bins, ultraviolet lights in washing machines and a toilet grate to prevent unsuitable items entering drainage systems are among the student inventions...
Five ways to boost boiler house efficiency
With budget constraints and an ever increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, the need to enhance productivity, cut maintenance workloads and improve system safety...
Innovation awards winners announced at BlueTech Forum
A meter-to-customer software and services platform and an advanced self-cleaning filter were named as two of the most innovative technologies in the water industry...
Alkalinity and herpetology tests safeguard aquatic life at London Zoo
To help ensure optimum water quality for all its aquatic species, London Zoo has opted for water testing equipment from Gateshead based water...
Biodegradable quick test reveals blue-green algae toxins in swimming water
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Turku have developed an easy-to-use and affordable blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) test. The testing device...
Commons Select Committee calls for action to address flood prevention failings
The Environmental Audit Committee published a report on 9 June which found that the Government is failing to protect communities at risk of flooding.
Criticism...
Custom packaged plant cuts costs for delivery hub
A storage yard and delivery depot in Hampshire was fitted with a specially designed packaged treatment plant when the existing system could not cope...
Packaged RBCs help meet discharge consents in south-west Wales
Jacopa has delivered two of its packaged rotating biological contactors (RBCs) to help a wastewater treatment plant in rural south-west Wales meet a more...
North-west forum looks at improving water quality in urban areas
A two-day meeting of water management experts and policy-makers has concluded at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. The event, ‘WATER WORKS...
Leak detection saves millions
Danish water leak detection specialist Leif Koch A/S has used HWM's PermaNet to save millions of krone for Denmark’s largest utility company HOFOR. PermaNet...
Rapid sewer assessment tool
MeasurIT Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of a groundbreaking acoustic sewer inspection tool - the SL-RAT™ - which provides rapid sewer assessment...
Fluorescent device offers quick ‘scan’ of water potability
Experts at the University of Birmingham have developed a "unique" device that could save lives around the globe by quickly and simply testing whether...
Storms, floods, fires – league table highlights biggest threats to business continuity in 2016...
Whether it was a fire that brought a halt to a bustling city centre, structural damage to a bridge that diverted 80,000 commuters daily...
Digester options assist with long life
With the advent of the new AMP6 TOTEX cost requirements taking precedence in assessing new tank and Anaerobic Digester installations for the Water Utility...
Aeration system saves malt maker £37k
A new aeration system has increased production and saved tens of thousands of pounds in energy for one of Europe's largest malt makers. Simpsons...
