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.
United Utilities-led Phosphorus removal project finds promising alternatives to chemical treatment
A major collaborative study into alternative approaches to phosphorus removal at rural wastewater treatment works has delivered promising results, with one new method already in use by a UK water company.
Affinity Water join forces with IWNL for pioneering water neutrality initiative
Affinity Water, the UK’s largest clean water supplier, has partnered with Independent Water Networks Ltd (IWNL) to drive forward their water neutrality project in Mid-Bedfordshire.
Sludge treatment in AMP8 - circular economy technology route to tackle challenge of forever chemicals
Ahead of the publication of Ofwat’s Final Determinations on the water companies’ AMP8 Business Plans due on 19th December, in an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan from wastewater treatment specialists HUBER Technology take a look at another potential challenge looming on the horizon for the water sector going into AMP8.
United Utilities achieves another first in phosphorus removal
United Utilities has become the first water company in the UK to adopt an innovative plant-based natural coagulant method of phosphorus removal.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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