Biohybrid alchemy: Transforming wastewater contaminants into chemicals
Researchers have proposed a novel method for transforming wastewater contaminants into valuable chemicals using sunlight, offering an avenue for sustainable and circular chemical...
Study recognizes crucial role of groundwater in planetary health
An international study classifies groundwater as a keystone ecosystem and proposes ways to improve its protection to preserve biodiversity and mitigate climate change
Water is...
3D-printed concrete yields carbon savings
Sustainable building materials and construction solutions business Tarmac has teamed up with Finnish technology company Hyperion Robotics to bring structural 3d-printed concrete to the...
Trade effluent monitoring in Essex
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Pollution & Process Monitoring (PPM) has engineered a bespoke analytical...
Katronic KATflow 150 achieves MCERTS approval
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Katronic’s KATflow 150 Advanced clamp-on flowmeter has gained approval through the UK Environment Agency’s...
Eco-friendly jetting backs super-thin tank technology at new hospital car park
Sustainable drain cleaning technology deployed by Lanes Group plc has supported the installation of a ground-breaking ‘super-thin' source control stormwater attenuation system that has...
Will economics drive a paradigm shift in ballast water management?
(Words by ballast water treatment firm Optimarin)
The ‘polluter pays’ principle is starting to hit shipowners where it hurts - in the pocket - when...
Anglian Water expands “transformative” AI technology trial
Following the successful pilot of its digital asset management technology with Anglian Water, Norwegian digital analytics company, InfoTiles, is embarking on an expanded proof...
Study shows power plants can recycle water using wastewater from oil and gas mining
Simulations demonstrate the use of two kinds of industrial wastewater to decontaminate each other has the potential to slash a power plant’s total water...
Mine water treatment relies on borehole loggers
For the last nine years, Severn Trent Services, has managed a contract for mine water treatment across the Coal Authority estate, including 73 mine...
Submersible pumps underpin revamp at water reclamation facility
A water reclamation facility in Georgia has been the focus of an ambitious upgrade, providing an opportunity to deploy the latest technology. Bryan Orchard...
Water flow monitor fills technology gap
The instrumentation company Nivus has developed a new hand-held portable flow monitoring technology in response to a requirement that was originally identified by the...
New woodlands and flood mitigation: Research kicks off in Yorkshire
New research will monitor the contribution of new native woodland in England towards mitigating the worst effects of climate change, such as flooding.
Earlier this...
Do or dye: Synthetic colours in wastewater pose a threat to food chains worldwide
The ecological and health threats of synthetic dyes entering wastewater systems have been detailed in a new study, which calls for new laws worldwide...
Transatlantic collaboration aims to boost resilience of sea walls
A seemingly pioneering research project that aims to strengthen the resilience of sea walls to increased coastal flooding has been launched by Heriot-Watt University...
Novel system uses micromotors to purify wastewater, generating energy
Researchers from ICIQ in Spain have designed micromotors that move around on their own to purify wastewater. The process creates ammonia, which can serve...
Sizewell C to power desalination plant with clean electricity
Sizewell C aims to power its water desalination plant with zero carbon electricity from Sizewell B in a further move to make construction of...
How to eliminate the risk and mess of polymer spills
Polymers play a key role at municipal/industrial water and wastewater treatment plants, but also bring the risk of major disruption and extra expense if...
Q&A: Gearing up for smart meter mass rollout
Smart meters are prominent in water companies’ 2025-2030 business plans, in line with regulatory expectations for large-scale rollouts. In this Q&A, Andrew Welsh, discusses...
Researchers create the most water-repellent surface ever
A revised method to create hydrophobic surfaces has implications for any technology where water meets a solid surface, from optics and microfluidics to cooking
Researchers...
