UK-led €1.4m carbon research has commercial potential for water sector
An EU-funded €1.4 million-plus research project into carbon nanotubes being led by Professor Michael De Volder at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing has potential commercial applications in the water sector.
Northumbrian Water uses gaming app to promote customer service
Northumbrian Water is turning to the world of gaming to promote excellence in customer service throughout its workforce. The utility has appointed Gateshead-based virtual reality developer Vector76 to develop a new mobile game as a way of sharing best practice among colleagues.
Community-owned 50kW Archimedes screw generates electricity from River Esk
A community-owned 50kW Archimedes screw hydroelectric turbine has been installed on the River Esk at Ruswarp, near Whitby, North Yorkshire to generate electricity for local residents.
RSPB calls for UK Government support for 'deep water' renewable energy
Leading environmental organisation RSPB is calling for a renewed commitment by the UK Government to renewable energy the day after the UK Government's consultation on whether support for renewable energy projects should continue beyond 2020 closed.
EC authorises French support for tidal energy demonstration plant
The European Commission has found French plans to support a tidal energy plant to be in line with EU state aid rules.
Portsmouth University opens research centre at Southern Water site
The University of Portsmouth has opened a field research station at a Southern Water ‘s Petersfield wastewater treatment works.
Internet of Things used to strengthen wastewater treatment processes
A water treatment company is using the Internet of Things to use bacteria in the process to clean up polluted winery wastewater.
Future Water: changing the face of network management
Experts and professionals from across the water sector will gather on 24th November to discuss zero leakage, self-healing networks, a revolution in performance and asset data - a future where existing networks deliver optimum efficiency to meet tomorrow’s demands.
British Water strengthens focus on data and analytics
A focus group specialising in data and analytics has become the latest addition to the British Water Technical Forum.
Horizon 2020: 2017 Work Programme includes €10m funding for water research
The European Commission has confirmed the calls and other actions of the second year of the two-year Horizon 2020 work programmes setting out funding opportunities for 2017 - including the new 'Closing the water gap' topic with a budget of €10 million.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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