New paper examines the elusive nature of liquid brines on Mars

Determining the conditions in which brines are stable could be key to better understanding the climate and potential habitability of Mars (words: University of...

Transformed leakage technology can tackle resource challenge

There has been a transformation in leakage technology over the past five years, with new systems now available that improve performance, keeping more water...

Pioneering 3D printing project shares successes

Leaders of a pioneering project to develop 3D printed infrastructure and components for the water sector will be sharing insights from five years of...

Small and smart actuator gets explosion-proof rating

Electric actuator manufacturer AUMA has added an explosion-proof version to its successful PROFOX actuator series. “The new PROFOX-X actuators expand all the benefits of our...

Preventative pump maintenance reduces downtime and risk

Now that industrial companies face being hit with unlimited fines for pollution incidents, outsourcing pump maintenance to specialist contractors can provide security and peace...

A new polypropylene ball float valve, the PolyPro 015

This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with PVL. PVL introduce to the market the new PolyPro 015 Ball Float Valve (½") ...

Electric dewatering pumps optimise lithium extraction at Chilean mine

A mine in Northern Chile has seemingly doubled its lithium extraction rate since installing WEDA drainage pumps from Atlas Copco. Here, the latter firm...

Supply Framework win

A framework for the supply of electric actuators has been won by AUMA Actuators Limited following a competitive tendering process issued by water and...

Pollution prevention: Dealing with an emergency

Pump Supplies describes a recent emergency installation undertaken for a water industry client. While our projects can often be months or even years in...

Energy efficiency success with pump systems spotlighted at EEMODS event

The success of the European pump sector in driving energy savings was in the spotlight at the recent EEMODS (Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven...

Pipeline pressure testing standard sets precedent

Regulations for hydrostatic pressure testing have taken a significant step forward with the release of Water UK’s Water Industry Standard for hydrostatic pressure testing...

Improving infrastructure planning is essential to delivery

The water sector needs to build infrastructure at scale over the coming decades. Ahead of her keynote address to the Water Industry Forum on...

Pumps and chemical dosing challenges in wastewater treatment

Chemicals play a big part in wastewater treatment. Adeel Hassan, product manager at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions looks at how different process challenges can...

Fast-acting relief valves for UK sludge treatment facility

This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with T-T Flow. Government-backed funding saw a Stockport site become the first in the UK to...

Lowering WWTP pump maintenance, time and costs

Lowering maintenance costs and extending wastewater treatment pump product life is a key concern of any operator. Here, NETZSCH Pumps reviews some design considerations...

Thoughts on control valve selection

By Al Gunnarson, VP of Sales and Marketing, Warren Controls. The advent of online sizing and selection tools has transformed the process of selecting valves,...

Planetary-scale innovation at BlueTech Forum

An applied research project in Scotland involving the use of Earth observation science (EOS) in multiple water applications was just one of the...

Getting to the bottom of EPDs

Pumps specialist Dutypoint explains the significance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and introduces its EPD-certified, all-in-one tank and booster set, ScubaTANK®, with details on...

Actuators firm secures framework with Southern Water

Electric valve actuation expert AUMA Actuators Limited (AUMA UK) has added Southern Water to its growing list of successful frameworks with major UK water...

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...