World’s largest UV disinfection facility wins 2013 best projects award
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Catskill-Delaware Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility, the largest ultraviolet water treatment facility in the world, has been chosen as a 2013 “Best of the Best Projects”.
EU data says UK lags behind on innovation growth - ranked in lowest three countries
The latest European Innovation Union Scoreboard suggests that the United Kingdom is lagging behind its competitor countries on innovation performance - the lowest innovation growth rates were recorded in Sweden, the UK and Croatia.
Bluewater Bio wins ‘Best Process Technology’ at WEX for HYBACS® project in Bahrain
Bluewater Bio International, a leading provider of innovative high-performance, cost-effective water and wastewater treatment technologies, has received the ‘Best Process Technology’ award at this year’s prestigious Water and Energy Exchange (“WEX”) Global Innovation Awards.
Smart meters - unclear business proposition hinders smart water network growth
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, James Fotouhi, Water Technology Market Analyst at BlueTech Research, argues that while there is a market for smart metering technology, this will only be when it manifests itself as a clearly justifiable business decision.
Global smart water metering set to witness solid expansion
The market for smart water metering is expected to witness solid expansion due to development in North American and European markets - both regions where water utilities are increasingly aligned with the potential uses of data and analytics.
Innovative technology could make leak detection more accurate, faster and cost-effective
An innovative solution developed by leading consultancy WRc with the support of the Technology Strategy Board looks set to make the identification and tracing of leaks in smaller pipes a more accurate, faster and cost-effective process.
£4.8 million boost to Scottish marine energy sector
Scotland’s marine energy sector is to benefit from almost £5 million as the distribution of funding from two initiatives was announced by Energy Minister Fergus Ewing during the RenewableUK Wave and Tidal Conference and Exhibition in Belfast this week.
Deloitte report flags up disruptive technologies set to change businesses in 2014
Disruptive technologies will provide an opportunity in 2014 to reshape organisations, change business models and transform industries, according to Deloitte’s 5th Annual Tech Trends Report, released today.
Custom-designed radar measures Antarctic ice with millimetre accuracy
A series of radars just deployed on Antarctica will give researchers their first ever day-by-day measurements of the health of one of the ice shelves that surround the frozen continent.
WWF warn action needed now to ensure supply of critical materials for renewable energy infrastructure
A new report from the WWF is warning that the growing demand for renewable energy could put pressure on the supply of critical materials required in the production of renewable energy infrastructure.
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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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