Global appraisal
A new study looking at the presence of pharmaceuticals in the world's rivers has found concentrations at potentially toxic levels in more than a quarter of the locations studied.
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,...
Advanced river monitoring picks up three major awards
Xylem UK has been recognised with three major industry awards for its advanced river monitoring technologies that support UK utilities in meeting requirements under...
Data logger improves asset visibility
Asset monitoring specialist HWM has upgraded its MultiLog LX telemetry data logger with innovative new features, improving its capability.
The new MultiLog LX-2 is an...
Navigating Europe’s restriction on microplastics
Legislators in Europe seem to be keeping a closer eye on microplastics, with the introduction of European Union (EU) Regulation 2023/2055 in September being...
River conservation is ‘blind’ without high-resolution monitoring
Scientists from the University of Portsmouth have been investigating nutrient concentrations in the Upper River Itchen, in Hampshire, UK, on behalf of Salmon &...
Accurate samplers assist with compliance
The ProSample series of fully automated samplers from YSI (a Xylem brand) is said to provide operators of wastewater facilities with reliable data to...
Open-source AI models support water quality monitoring
Collaborative innovation project River Deep Mountain AI (RDMAI) has announced the open-source release of a suite of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) models...
Tackling leakage from all angles
Supply interruptions and water losses from leaks on transmission pipes and trunk mains can be some of the most challenging issues water utilities face given the large diameter of the pipes and the materials of which they are made
Utility to support the creation of inland swimming hotspots in the East of England
Plans to attain bathing water designation at three sites across the East of England are to be supported by a new package of work...
Report details staggering extent of water leaks problem, and how real-time monitoring can help
European properties are losing millions of euros annually due to water leakages, according to the latest Annual Water Report from Smartvatten, a firm that...
Continuous monitors protect famous rivers
The Test and Itchen catchments supply much of Hampshire’s public water needs, as well as a significant proportion of the Isle of Wight’s requirements. Both rivers drain into Southampton Water, and in turn, into the Solen't.
Contaminant cornucopia
Monitoring projects that collect and analyze urban runoff samples have just begun to characterize the dizzying array of contaminants, including tire- and vehicle-derived chemicals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), phosphorous, metals and many others, according to the American Chemical Society.
An accidental life: Serendipity and synthetic biology yield novel sensor
Combining synthetic biology with materials innovation, a bioelectronic sensor demonstrates the possibilities of using specially engineered bacteria to provide real-time sensing of chemical pollutants. Importantly, the microbes are encapsulated to avoid their release.
Single-method process analyzers offer powerful solution for online wet chemical analysis
Metrohm Process Analytics has introduced a new family of economical online process analyzers: the 2026 Titrolyzer and 2029 Process Photometer.
Described as powerful, compact process...
50,000-litres-a-day leak spotted with smart meters
A huge leak which was losing 50,000 litres of water a day has been repaired – thanks to smart meters.
Thames Water engineers repaired the...
IoT sensors monitor sewage
Better protection of sewage infrastructure is the intended result of recent investment in Scottish Water's intelligent asset base, according to the utility.
Full monitoring and control system in a box
Electrochemical sensor manufacturer ATi has launched SiteBox, said to offer a new and innovative approach to water quality monitoring. Described as a smart...
New AI-driven tools for environmental intelligence
A new suite of environmental intelligence software from IBM leverages AI to help organizations prepare for and respond to weather and climate risks that...
WWEM 2018 to focus on the hot topics
The organisers of WWEM 2018, the water, wastewater & environmental monitoring event (21-22 November, Telford) offer a preview of what's on.
Covering testing issues such...
