Against the grain: What can be done about microplastics in soils and digestate?
Microplastics are everywhere: We know that much. But should we be worried? What can we do about it? Some of the speakers at Aqua Enviro's European Biosolids and Bioresources Conference, in late November, presented findings from a project aiming to understand the levels of this contaminant in compost and AD digestate. A change in the policy landscape seems imminent, as Envirotec found out.
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...
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...
Power of jetting: New trade show
This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with The WJA Trade Show.
A new trade show dedicated to the industrial and commercial applications...
The appliance of microbiology and materials science
Synthetic biology has been brought to the realm of water treatment with seemingly dramatic results by Californian cleantech firm Microvi, which in late October...
Fatberg Q&A
With Michelle Ringland, Head of Marketing, Lanes Group (the firm that removed the Whitechapel fatberg).
Why are we so fascinated with fatbergs?
“I personally think...
Q&A: Delivering sustainable solutions to solve water challenges
With British Water’s conference on creating a more sustainable water sector approaching, Stephen Kennedy shares his views on celebrating recent successes in creating a...
Tannins: A possible answer to microplastic pollution?
Scientists at UBC’s BioProducts Institute find that if you add tannins to a layer of wood dust, you can create a filter that traps virtually all...
Advanced pumping and digital solutions at the Water Equipment Show
Progressive cavity pumps technology firm SEEPEX is showcasing advanced Digital Solutions and CARE services at the upcoming Water Equipment Show on 16 May. The...
Septage plant proves its mettle in Ohio, says treatment specialist
US water treatment specialist Lakeside equipment provides some context behind the decision to employ its Raptor Septage Acceptance Plant (SAP) in the wastewater treatment...
Four legs better? Aeration and mixing unit claimed to offer performance and energy saving...
In early February Gurney Environmental announced the availability of its SERIES 5 ‘Tarantula’, described as a uniquely designed, low-energy surface aerator that offers several...
Clearing the FOG – a data-led approach
Water utilities have a major challenge working with local food businesses to prevent fats, oils and grease entering the sewer network, but a combined...
No feed tank needed
Yorkshire Water has partnered with Saveco in the deployment of a new sludge screen technology, a UK first.
Porous crystals made from plant extracts purify water from pharmaceutical pollutants
Researchers have developed porous crystals made from pomegranate extract to capture and degrade pharmaceutical molecules found in local municipal wastewater. The research is published...
Seminar explores how AI can help in the water sector
A detailed overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and its increasing emergence in the water and wastewater sector was the focus of British Water’s latest...
Blower timers significantly reduce packaged treatment energy cost
Following a successful two-year trial of interval timers on packaged wastewater treatment plant blowers has resulted in an average 50% energy reduction at a...
Sludge thickener cuts costs for utility
A recent project by HUBER Technology for Severn Trent Water and Costain CiM6 at Stratford Milcote sewage treatment works seemingly saved 40% in capital cost
Vast amounts of valuable energy, nutrients, water lost in world’s fast-rising wastewater streams, says...
Enough energy to power all households in the USA and Mexico;
Enough nutrients to meet ~13% of world fertilizer needs;
Enough water to...
Norwegian utility claims to calculate true cost of sewer ingress
Inflow of stormwater and infiltration of groundwater into sewers is a constant operational challenge, but a water utility in Norway is gaining better understanding...
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.
The Drain,...
