Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000.
Kent Bioresources Project - Southern Water seeks wider water sector input on plans to consolidate 7 existing sludge treatment centres into 3 new "super-sites"
Southern Water is seeking further supply chain input for its proposal to consolidate seven existing sludge treatment centres into three new "super-sites" - known as the Kent Bioresources Project.
United Utilities submits planning application for first phase of £350 million AMP8 investment at Davyhulme WwTW
United Utilities has submitted a planning application for the first phase of a ten-year plan that will transform how the wastewater of more than a million people in Greater Manchester is treated.
Biogas, forever chemicals and sand filtration: Cranfield supports three innovative projects to address water sector challenges
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Severn Trent tenders multi million pound AMP8 contract for biosolids recycling and associated activities
Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig with a multi million pound AMP8 contract for biosolids recycling and associated activities worth an estimated £15 million.
Southern Water awards £549 million AMP8 contract for strategic waste management services
Southern Water has awarded a major AMP8 contract for strategic waste management worth up to an estimated £549 million.
Sparta’s biogas yields soar with new digester mixing system
A wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Wisconsin has increased the biogas yield at its AD plant by 25%, thanks to the installation of a new digester mixing system.
World Biogas Association launches groundbreaking tools to fast-track biogas deployment and meet 2030 climate targets
The World Biogas Association (WBA) has today launched new online tools to fast-track the development of high-performing and sustainable biogas industries worldwide.
Northumbrian Water leads project to turn domestic sewage into algae-based aviation fuel
Work has started on a world-first project lead by Northumbrian Water which will see domestic sewage turned into fuel for aircraft.
United Utilities trials zero emissions electric HGVs as part of Electric Freightway project
United Utilities is introducing four electric heavy goods vehicles which are powered by energy generated from processing sewage sludge as part of the £100 million + ‘Electric Freightway’ project led by GRIDSERVE and funded as part of the Department for Transport and Innovate UK backed Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator programme.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000.
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Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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