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New membrane for desalination plants could reduce energy use and cut costs by 20%
EU-funded researchers are developing a self-cleaning filter membrane for desalination plants that could deliver significant reductions in energy use, waste and maintenance costs compared to those of existing filters.
Environment Agency sets out plans for £3m Badsey flood risk scheme
The Environment Agency has set out its plans and details of progress to date on the proposed £3 million Badsey flood risk management scheme.
Canal and River Trust seeks abstraction licence for hydropower scheme
The Canal and River Trust has applied to the Environment Agency for an abstraction licence in Yorkshire for a new hydropower generation scheme.
Anglian Water steps up metering programme
Over 15,000 new water meters will be installed across King's Lynn, West Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire during the next eight months as Anglian Water steps up its efforts to help customers save water and money.
Lancashire shale gas application refused solely on traffic grounds
Members of Lancashire County Council's Development Control Committee yesterday voted to refuse the application by oil and gas company Cuadrilla to explore for shale gas at Roseacre Wood by drilling, hydraulically fracking and testing the flow of gas.
Thames Water appeals for help to find 300 missing private pumping stations
Thames Water is appealing for help to track down 300 pumping stations in Surrey that are ‘missing-in-action’ and need to be added to its database.
Costain order book climbs to record £3.7 billion high
Engineering solutions provider Costain has seen its order book climb to a record £3.7 billion high according to its latest trading update ahead of its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
Northumbrian Water awards AMP6 contracts worth up to £247 million
Northumbrian Water has awarded framework partnerships worth up to £247 million over nine years across AMP6 and extending into AMP7.
New report for G7 urges joined-up responses to climate change security threats
Global peacebuilding charity International Alert has marked the UK launch of a G7-commissioned report on the impact of climate change on fragile states with a high-level event at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London.
Rio 2016 Olympics looking for water tech suppliers
Rio 2016 is actively looking for companies specialising in the supply of water and waste temporary systems for the upcoming Olympic Games in Brazil.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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