EU sets out blue energy action plan
The European Commission has today launched a new action plan to facilitate further development of the renewable ocean energy sector in Europe.
Mott MacDonald modelling technology improves accuracy of Environment Agency flood warnings
Mott MacDonald’s innovative approach to flood modelling has enabled the Environment Agency of England and Wales to improve the accuracy of warnings during recent tidal surge events.
Anglian Water to invest £500K in water pressure management scheme
From January 2014, Anglian Water will start investing around £500,000 on a scheme which will allow itto make adjustments to the water pressure in parts of Peterborough and the surrounding area.
Hartlepool Water project achieves major operational cost savings – paving the way for AMP6?
In the week when the AMP Business Plans submitted by all of the UK water companies to Ofwat have flagged up the need to bear down continually on operational costs, a recent initiative by Hartlepool Water has highlighted a real opportunity for the utilities to make major savings and significantly reduce their maintenance expenditure.
Thames Water uses £2m Canadian technology to produce phosphorous-based fertiliser
Thames Water is using innovative Canadian technology to produce the UK’s first eco-friendly, ultra-pure fertiliser phosphorous-based fertiliser in a new £2 million plant at its Slough sewage treatment works in Berkshire.
Southern Water use UV technology in £2m stormwater scheme
Southern Water is planning to use ultra violet light to treat stormwater leaving Chichester Wastewater Treatment Works.
Bluewater CEO says water cos should publicise efforts to reduce costs via technology uptake
Leading UK water technology provider Bluewater Bio is urging the UK water companies to highlight their efforts to introduce innovative technologies to reduce their operational costs in the face of recent pressure at both Government and regulatory level.
UK must seize opportunities and adapt to global manufacturing revolution
Businesses and government must adapt to ensure manufacturing continues to play a powerful role in the UK economy, or they risk being left behind international competitors, according to a new report published today.
SBWWI warns of key failings on UK water smart metering policy
The Society of British Water and Wastewater Industries, one of the UK’s leading water sector trade bodies, is calling for urgent action to ensure the UK water sector speaks with a strong single voice in the fast-developing energy smart metering agenda.
Imtech and Royal Haskoning bring Dutch wastewater tech to UK
Imtech Process and Royal HaskoningDHV have signed a cooperation agreement for the delivery of five to eight Neredawastewater treatment installations in the coming years.
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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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