UV treatment selected for care home wastewater in Cornwall
Technology from water recycling specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) has been selected by a care home in Cornwall to provide onsite wastewater treatment in...
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 –...
Novel biomembranes project receives €3m Pathfinder grant
A project aiming to develop a novel bioinspired membrane to selectively extract compounds from water has won a €3m grant from the European Innovation...
Veolia wins LTP contract for first-of-a-kind Welsh energy park
Veolia Water Technologies has been awarded a contract to supply a Liquor Treatment Plant at Dr Cymru Welsh Water’s Five Fords Wastewater Treatment Works
Firm offers ‘intelligent’ vaccuum toilet systems for marine sanitation
Wastewater management specialist ACO Marine has unveiled a range of vacuum toilets, marking the firm's entry into this segment of the marine sanitation market
“Brazilian bugs” treat ammonia at utility
Severn Trent says it has achieved a reduction in costs for ammonia treatment by introducing a process called "annamox" .
Space technology firms sponsor Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival
Described as ‘Glastonbury meets Tomorrows World’ the four day innovation festival held annually by Northumbrian Water is going fully digital for the first time,...
Polymer metering advance
The introduction of the Qdos 60 PU peristaltic pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) means operators can now deploy efficient, safe, and reliable polymer metering at any water or wastewater treatment plant, says the firm.
Latest UKWIR projects available for expression of interest
UKWIR (UK Water Industry Research) is now seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from expert partners or consortiums “able to deliver targeted research projects tackling...
Q&A: Drivers point to growth in Africa’s industrial water market
With multiple drivers for growth in the industrial market, the challenges for water in Africa are more around implementation than technology, says Walid Khoury...
Severn Trent Water awards further contracts for Nereda technology
Severn Trent Water has awarded contracts to install Nereda® technology at two more of its key wastewater treatment works, making the company the biggest...
Utility in Dorset achieves 75% saving with enhanced process for wastewater
· WPL’s Hybrid-SAF™ deemed more cost-efficient than planned trickling filters
· Retrofit of repurposed circular sludge tank doubles process capacity, says firm
· Early collaboration delivers...
Action pledged at cross-sector FOG summit
The hospitality sector has made a call for clarity from UK water companies around their requirements for the disposal of fat, oil and grease...
Water innovation recognised at Edinburgh awards ceremony
Collaboration was cited as the key to success for the seven winners of the 2023 Lighthouse Awards, which were presented during BlueTech Forum in...
Removing nanoplastics from water using ‘Prussian blue’ pigment
Microplastics can be removed by 99% with flocculants alone, without any additional equipment, by irradiating them with sunlight, according to new research
Plastic waste breaks...
New CEO to oversee expansion of leading water treatment and handling businesses
The firm behind water handling and treatment solutions Selwood and Siltbuster has appointed a new CEO.
Dan Lee is now Workdry International CEO, with a...
Actuators support Portugal’s plan for advanced wastewater treatment
The Viseu Sul WWTP in Portugal’s Viseu County is the first in the country to adopt advanced membrane filtration (MBR) wastewater treatment technology. The...
UK industry experts gather to discuss growing fat, oil and grease menace
Industry experts from across the UK are gathering in London in mid-March to discuss the growing menace of fatbergs in the UK’s sewerage system,...
Cyber security vulnerabilities in legacy ballast systems
The ballasting process on board ships can be susceptible to a cyber attack, as French water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group explains here. The firm...
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...
