University of Bath chemical engineers create new nanofiltration membrane
Chemical engineers at the University of Bath have made an effective and more sustainable plant-based nanofiltration membrane, which – in a world first – does not use fossil fuel-derived materials or toxic solvents.
Institution of Civil Engineers warns UK’s water and wastewater infrastructure faces enormous challenge over coming decades
The Institution of Civil Engineers is warning that the nation’s water and wastewater infrastructure faces an enormous challenge over coming decades – with a daunting scale of the main problems urgently awaiting a package of resilient, sustainable solutions.
ADE says heat networks could catalyse up to £95bn in investment towards Government’s 2035 Industrial Strategy
Combined authorities across Great Britain could see up to £95 billion worth of investment by decarbonising the heating of homes and buildings through heat networks, according to the Association for Decentralised Energy’s (ADE) latest research, which explores the potential of heat networks and the value they could provide across nine combined authorities in Great Britain.
Curio to build UK fleet of micropollutant testing plants using Veolia ozone systems
Curio Water has announced plans to build ten pilot plants using Ozonia® ozone systems supplied by Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions that will allow water companies to test for a wide range of micropollutants in different sites across the UK.
BT calls on UK’s Critical National Infrastructure providers to move off ageing analogue copper network by end of 2025
BT is today calling on Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) providers to move off the UK’s ageing copper landline network this year as becomes increasingly unstable and the fault rate increases.
Mining Remediation Authority launches new mine water heat Living Laboratory
The Mining Remediation Authority has announced the launch of the innovative Gateshead mine water heat Living Laboratory, a pioneering research initiative designed to expand the potential of mine water heat technology and advance the UK’s journey towards net zero.
Selecting a smart meter contractor: key considerations for water providers
In the first of a series of Expert Focus articles for WaterBriefing, John Lillistone Director of Water at Arqiva, global digital communications specialists for critical infrastructure, takes a look at how a move to outcomes-based contracting for smart metering can help water companies to reduce costs, streamline operations, enhance efficiency and help to foster innovation.
New Ash2Phos plant in Sweden set to double Europe's capacity for sustainable phosphorus recovery
EasyMining, part of the Ragn-Sells Group, is set to build a second Ash2Phos plant in Helsingborg, Sweden which will double Europe's capacity for sustainable phosphorus recovery.
Mining Remediation Authority invites registration for free-to-attend webinars on low-carbon heat from mine water
The Mining Remediation Authority is inviting registration for a series of free-to-attend webinars aimed at providing greater insight into accessing low-carbon heat from mine water.
Severn Trent trials new drones technology for leak identification
Severn Trent has been trialling new drones technology which could help detect leaking pipes from hundreds of miles away.
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Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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