Australian scientists develop innovative material to remove mercury from soil and water
Australian scientists have developed a new material made from inexpensive industrial by-products to remove mercury from soil and water.
Desalination plants set to double globally by 2020
The number of desalination plants globally is set to double by 2020. According to new research.
Release of LIDAR flood database laser data extends commercial applications
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss has described the release of new laser mapping data from the LIDAR flood database as “just the beginning of the biggest government data giveaway the country has ever seen.”
Morrison Utility Services deploys YR free technology for improved operational collaboration
Morrison Utility Services (MUS), the leading utility services provider in the UK, is deploying real time audio and video data capture technology for mobile to deliver more efficient lines of communication and faster information transfer between its back-office personnel and onsite operational teams.
Southern Water opts for real-time data system to manage sewer network
Southern Water has selected the ICMLive real-time operational forecasting and decision support system to help manage and operate its sewer collection system.
£3.9m boost for research to tackle ‘grand challenges’ for water sector
A new £3.9 million research project led by the University of Sheffield announced on Friday involving six universities and 26 companies from across the UK water sector will help the water sector to tackle key challenges, including population growth, ageing infrastructure and climate change.
Innovation and established technology go hand in hand in AMP6
In an Expert Focus interview for Waterbriefing, Steve Morris, Managing Director of Huber Technology, waste water treatment solutions specialists who work with all the main UK water companies and their contractors and delivery partners, talks to Elaine Coles, Managing Editor at Waterbriefing about how continuous innovation in an established product sets it apart from the competition.
LR Foundation publishes Foresight review of structural integrity and systems performance
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the leading UK charity supporting engineering-related research and education worldwide, has launched its Foresight review of structural integrity and systems performance.
United Utilities puts water tech of the future on display
Technology which could reduce the cost of customer bills in future went on display yesterday at United Utilities.
Reports highlight economic impact of business innovation funding
Two independent reports commissioned by Innovate UK, the Government's innovation agency, have highlighted the benefits to the UK economy of funding support for innovative business projects.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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