Haskoning takes Anglian Water-developed Helea® technology to one of world's largest treatment plants in Brazil
Wastewater digestion technology originally developed by Anglian Water in the UK is set to play a central role in one of the largest wastewater treatment upgrades in the world, following its selection by Sabesp for major treatment plants in São Paulo, Brazil.
University of Birmingham researchers way to remove toxic chemicals in wastewater using sunlight and molecular-thin catalysts
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated a new method to break down toxic pollutants in wastewater, using sunlight and molecular-thin catalysts created using an innovative ‘mechanical’ approach - with confidence that the method could be used to produce photocatalysts at an industrial scale.
United Utilities starts work on Mobile Organic Biofilm tech project to improve water quality in Windermere catchment
United Utilities has started work this week on a project to improve water quality in Elterwater, within the Windermere catchment.
Sludge drying tech plays key role in water companies’ toolkit as new EAC report on PFAS recommends ever-tighter regulatory restrictions
With a new report published last week by the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee on PFAS recommending ever-tighter regulatory restrictions, a timely article from Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan at HUBER Technology discusses how sludge drying technology has a key role to play in the water companies’ toolkit.
Haskoning acquires patent for groundbreaking ViviMag® phosporous recovery from sewage sludge tech technology
International consulting engineering company Haskoning has signed a patent transfer agreement with Kemira for ViviMag, a technology expected to set new standards for phosphorous recovery from sewage sludge.
Jacobs introduces Flood IQ to help utilities and cities anticipate and manage flood risk
US-headquartered firm Jacobs is introduceing Flood IQ, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solution to help cities, utilities and government agencies anticipate, manage and recover from flooding events.
How satellite IoT can enhance remote water system monitoring
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Alastair MacLeod, CEO of IoT specialists Ground Control, takes a detailed look at how satellite IoT is being used in enhancing remote water system monitoring.
SES Water uses new technology to cut smart meter rollout costs by 70% to over 30,000 properties
SES Water has reduced the cost of rolling out smart metering by 70% by transforming existing meters into a fully connected digital network, in partnership with British technology firm B4T.
Water intake screens tech set to play important role in water companies’ major infrastructure projects and industrial sector water use
Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan from HUBER Technology UK take a look at a proven technology which is set to see increasing uptake by both the UK water companies and major water users in a range of industrial sectors in the next few years.
Scottish Water Uses advanced PipeDiver technology to survey concrete pipeline in Dundee
Scottish Water has utilised cutting-edge inspection technology in Dundee to assess the condition of a critical 30-inch trunk water main serving the south of the city.
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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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