Study increases probability of finding water on other worlds by x100
A new analysis appears to show that there are probably many more Earth-like exoplanets with liquid water than had been thought, significantly increasing the...
Comment: Pump sector welcomes announcement on CE Marking
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), on behalf of the £1.9 billion UK pump sector has welcomed the recent announcement from the Department of...
Biosurfactants might offer an environmentally friendly solution for tackling oil spills
Can biosurfactants increase microbiological oil degradation in North Sea seawater? An international research team have been exploring the question and say the results reveal...
Microplastics collect heavy metals, reports study from Ulaanbaatar
Surface cracks and biofilms on plastic particles might help spread pollution
Concerns about microplastic pollution arise not only because of the particles themselves, but...
Testing for halogens in wastewater will soon become mandatory
SciMed, a UK distributor of lab equipment, gives a brief rundown of what's required.
There are a number of AOX/TOX regulations in force, for example,...
Trial “brings hope for phosphate mitigation funding”
Somerset Council is hoping to secure Government funding to deliver phosphate mitigation measures which will unlock the delivery of 18,000 new homes across the...
Ofwat announces £100 million fund to boost action on water efficiency
Ofwat is calling for ideas and input as it develops a new £100m fund to help save water.
The fund is being set up to...
Innovative wastewater emissions measurement tech gets a first outing with Scottish Water
The utility is first on the block with UK and sector deployment of Grandperspective's scanfeld®.
Described as a revolutionary new gas emissions monitoring technology,...
Research sheds light on mysterious stability of nanobubbles
They're helpful in processes like water treatment, as you can get the job done without chemicals, but how stable are they? And under what...
Plastic is changing the behaviour of the world’s river sediment
A University of Leicester academic has led a study which appears to find that plastic pollution is changing the way riverbeds behave.
Plastic particles in...
Views sought on UK water innovation strategy
Sector-wide views on the UK 2050 Water Innovation Strategy are being sought, to inform the future direction of the joint document.
Spring, the UK &...
Observers weigh merits of the National Adaptation Programme
Bold steps had been hoped-for with the UK government's third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) released on 17 July, a much-anticipated prospectus intended to set...
Sewage spills still a problem as EA report notes utilities’ winding path of improvement
Water and sewerage firms in England are still under-performing, according to the EA’s latest appraisal of their performance – in relation to spills from...
Striving for environmental balance: nutrient neutrality to futureproof the development pipeline
By Wendy Furgusson, Associate, Environment and Health, Ramboll
With Natural England's recent changes to planning policy causing a reduction in the number of new homes...
Scientists “spend a penny” in the name of wastewater science
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute are contributing more than just their grey cells to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use –...
Cleared for take-off: Valve system smoothes de-icing fluid removal at airport
A new automated shutdown system that helps protect local watercourses has been installed by AUMA Actuators in a wash-down area for de-icing commercial airliners...
Building-in cyber resilience
A criminal cyber-attack on a UK water company in August 2022 saw hackers gain access to customer banking details, and led utilities to urgently...
The UK is being flooded with illegal pumps
An investigation by Grundfos seems to reveal that many falsely certified circulator pumps are being sold by the major wholesalers, with energy-efficiency and other...
Sewage scandal goes to the High Court
On Wednesday 5 to Thursday 6 July, the High Court will hear a legal challenge that aims to force the Government to toughen up...
Sponsored content: Jetting course gives sewer operators dual skills
Drainage operatives are benefitting from a new training course that helps develop essential knowledge and skills for using water jetting for surface cleaning.
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