Utility trials smart analytics to find leaks
Yorkshire Water has become the first major water and sewage company in the UK to trial smart analytics to find leaks in its network, according to a recent announcement .
Rapid bacterial detection system combines sound and light
The WaterSpry project is the latest to suggest itself as a contender in the quest for portable and high performance devices that can detect bacteria in water
Flood risk proven by groundwater monitor
West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) in the UK recently refused a planning application on the grounds of flood risk. The proposed development included the...
Water Discovery Challenge returns to bring more fresh thinking innovators into the water sector
The Water Innovation Fund is opening its doors to innovators from outside the water sector to enter bold solutions to the urgent challenges facing...
Using E. coli to detect heavy metal contamination
Scientists have demonstrated that the bacterium Escherichia coli - often associated with contaminated food - can be used as part of a system to...
Sponsored content: Introducing two new Mecana Systems in the UK
Eliquo Hydrok have added two new Mecana technologies to their existing Pile Cloth Media Filtration (PCMF) systems available for the UK Water and Wastewater markets
A tale of two flowmeters
Instrumentation firm Pulsar Measurement offers a few thoughts on Doppler vs transit-time flowmeters, and the situations to which each is best suited.
Utility engagement sought on real-time water monitoring
British Water is calling on water companies to share their real-time monitoring needs with a new focus group in preparation for the next five-year...
Compact logging of flow and pressure
The MacR6 N from Bell Flow Systems is described as a compact battery-powered device for logging water flow and pressure .
Remote-controlled boat helps monitor sediment build-up, says Thames Water
It may look like a fun summer holiday activity but Thames Water says there’s scientific logic behind its use of a remote controlled speed...
Multiparameter water monitor puts sensor quality centre stage
Described as "a pioneering breakthrough in water quality monitoring", Analytical Technology’s new MetriNet multi-parameter water quality monitor for networks is said to offer "a...
Sponsored content: Chelsea Technologies embarks on research partnership with ground-breaking transatlantic research project
Environmental sensing developer Chelsea has been selected as a research partner to an international effort led by marine research organization Promare. Chelsea has deployed...
What is the potential scope for real-time control in the UK water industry?
By Andrew Thornton, Head of Project Development (Northern Europe) with water quality expert and equipment manufacturer Hach.
With the soaring cost of energy and chemicals...
New pilot study detects faecal pollution marker in UK rivers
A pilot study has reportedly succeeded in offering a better understanding of contamination sources in national waterbodies, providing water companies with the capability of...
It’s “an exciting time” for sensors in the water industry, says Alison Fergusson...
Ofwat associate director Alison Fergusson says that it’s “an exciting time” for the roll-out of sensors in the water industry. Sensing technologies are set...
Trade effluent monitoring in Essex
This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with Pollution & Process Monitoring (PPM).
Pollution & Process Monitoring (PPM) has engineered a bespoke analytical...
New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, and predict their...
The source of pollutants in rivers and freshwater lakes can now be identified using a comprehensive new water quality analysis, according to scientists at...
Scientific microplastic survey of Scottish coastal waters confirms contamination
Microplastics found in two thirds of samples, many carrying toxic chemicals
The results from Greenpeace’s 2017 ship tour of Scotland - published on 7 March...
Environmental DNA project launches with sampling event on the River Adur
The 1000 Rivers eDNA Project has now launched after an event on the banks of the River Adur in Sussex on 11 September
Testing the water
The International Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring conference and exhibition offers a rare opportunity to review the broad range of technology developments taking place...
