AMP8 - Technology is turning the tide for the UK water sector
Samuel Pollard, Investment Associate, Baird Capital discusses how The tide is turning for the UK water sector, with the upcoming Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) cycle likely to bring about a technological overhaul.
Seeing the benefits of a DFMA containerised solution for sludge treatment at first hand
Managing Editor Elaine Coles gets a first hand view of HUBER Technology UK’s innovative DFMA containerised solution for sludge treatment from Paul Blackoe. The newly-appointed Engineering & Operations Director at the wastewater technology specialists explains the myriad benefits which are seeing water companies beating a path to HUBER’s door.
Severn Trent - UK’s first micropollutant removal plants using ozone technology go live
New wastewater treatment facilities designed and built by Curio Water will help to clean bathing waters, as part of Severn Trent’s Green Recovery Plan, as an additional step to the water company’s normal wastewater treatment process.
New UKWP white paper reveals AI opportunities for water sector
The UK Water Partnership (UKWP), in collaboration with British AI and data firm Aiimi, has published a new white paper, AI Within Reach, laying out a roadmap for responsible artificial intelligence adoption across the UK water sector and outlining potential use cases.
Aganova collaborates with Microsoft, Uisce Éireann and SUEZ to reduce water loss in Dublin
Aganova is collaborating with Uisce Éireann, SUEZ, and Microsoft to launch an innovative leak detection and repair initiative in Dublin, inspecting 40 km of strategic pipelines over 11 months to reduce water network losses.
Mining Remediation Authority hosts Ministerial visit to see how mine water heat will power 750 low-carbon homes
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing and Local Government, Baroness Sharon Taylor of Stevenage, has visited the Mining Authority’s Dawdon mine water treatment scheme to see how mine water heat will power 750 low-carbon homes, a pioneering step for sustainable heat.
Tidal range energy in Severn Estuary identified as feasible
Final recommendations from the Severn Estuary Commission have been published on the potential for renewable energy from the Severn Estuary.
United Utilities – successful 3D concrete printing trial at WwTW in cold, damp and icy conditions
United Utilities has pushed the limits of technology to print distribution chambers and manhole rings at its Weaverham Wastewater Treatment Works in cold, damp, and icy conditions - testing both the strength of the concrete, and its robot pourer/printer.
United Utilities - successful trial of Flocell phosphorus reduction technology adds to range of treatment options
A water efficient, low energy, phosphorus reduction technology from wastewater treatment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) and sustainable filtration specialist Flocell has been trialled and purchased by United Utilities to help deliver tightened phosphorus removal consents at one of its wastewater treatment works.
SSE and Scottish Water Horizons partner to deliver low-carbon heat networks across Scotland using thermal energy from wastewater
SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons have today announced a new strategic partnership to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland, accelerating the country's journey toward net zero.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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