A comparison study has demonstrated that Chemineer impeller mixers can save up to 85% energy in anoxic zones. Taking a typical water industry site with a total tank volume of 2861 m3, the annual energy cost of Chemineer’s SC3 impeller was £1,804 compared to the annual energy consumption of £ 12,781 when using a submersible mixer.

Three major research and development projects that will help to develop the wave and tidal stream energy technologies of the future are set to benefit from government investment of over £2.5 million.

Thames Water is using a 280-strong team to identify invisible underground water leaks this winter before they escalate into big bursts above ground.

Westminster City Council have recently been shortlisted for an award by the National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) for their use of intelligent trench technology which captures information about street works and all underground utilities exposed.

Fast-tracking patent applications for green inventions has delivered real benefits to green businesses, according to Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox.

The Water Industry Telemetry Standards (WITS) Initiative has established a new trade association.

An EU-funded project has made marine microorganism data from anywhere in the world easier to access and also developed the research infrastructure and legal framework necessary for industry to fully tap the potential of microbial life in the oceans.