Yorkshire Water progresses trials of EcoClarity technology to tackle fatbergs - trial with other water firms are in the pipeline
Trials of a cutting-edge fats, oils and grease (FOG) Recovery Hub at Yorkshire Water’s wastewater treatment works in Hull, UK, are helping the utility improve environmental performance while lowering costs, says Chris Clemes, chief executive of engineering technology company EcoClarity.
Study of wastewater in South Wales detects significant levels of cocaine
A new study has provided insights into the levels of illicit substance use in South Wates by analysing wastewater at two treatment plants in the region. The study also found over a quarter of cocaine residue detected was still in the water supply after treatment.
Tidal stream technology continues to lead in Wales as UK Government publishes AR6 Results
An additional 10MW of tidal stream capacity has been contracted in Wales as part of Allocation Round 6 (AR6) of the UK Government’s Contracts for Difference renewable auction.
Xylem UK & Ireland MD discusses why technology lays foundations for AMP8 success
Ian Thompson, managing director of Xylem UK and Ireland discusses why technology lays foundations for AMP8 success as Parliament returns and the UK water sector is readying itself for change.
Arqiva’s network now connects two million smart water meters
Leading UK communications infrastructure and media services company, Arqiva, is celebrating connecting two million smart water meters to its network.
Ensuring data quality - key to successful asset management and performance
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Dr Atai Winkler, Principal Consultant at PAM Analytics,takes an in-depth look at why ensuring data quality is key to effective asset management and maximising asset performance.
Southern Water uses radar sensors for monitoring sewers to help cut pollution and prevent flooding
By harnessing the power of high tech radar sensors beneath more than 20000 sewer manholes, Southern Water has prevented 55 pollution incidents in two years, helping to cut incident numbers by 35 per cent in the past year.
Jokin Larrauri Schneider Electric - addressing the non-revenue water drain
Jokin Larrauri Vice President Smart Water at Schneider Electric, explains how digital transformation can reduce non-revenue water in utilities, improving sustainability and efficiency.
Scottish Water completes groundbreaking hydropower project in South Lanarkshire to harness energy from wastewater
Scottish Water has completed a groundbreaking hydropower project to harness energy from waste water in South Lanarkshire -the scheme at Hamilton Waste Water Treatment Works is the first of its kind in the UK.
Phosphorus removal options explored in collaborative trials
Alternative approaches to phosphorus removal at rural wastewater treatment works are being explored in an innovation project led by United Utilities.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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