Nestlé factory reduces water use by almost 2/3rds in less than 12 months
A combination of new technology and employee awareness training has enabled a Nestlé factory in La Penilla, northern Spain to reduce its water use per tonne of product by almost two thirds in less than 12 months.
ICE puts infrastructure challenges on the agenda at party conferences
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is joining forces with engineering and construction bodies again to represent industry at the party conferences this September and October.
Water pricing is not the roadblock to water innovation
Paul O’Callaghan, CEO of O2 Environmental and BlueTech® Research, argues that low costs of water are not the main barrier to innovation in the industry.
Labour Councillors urge Ofwat to reject Thames Water price hike
Westminster Labour Councillors have written to Ofwat to urge the regulator to reject Thames Water’s application to increase prices by 8% for 2014/15.
Arsenic in China groundwater puts 20 million at risk
Arsenic-laden groundwater used for cooking and drinking could pose a risk to the health of almost 20 million people across China, according to a new study.
Indirect Potable Reuse market to double in USA in next ten years
The next decade will see an increase in indirect potable reuse (IPR) projects as marginal costs stimulate IPR market growth and impending regulation affect future IPR applications and markets, according to BlueTech® Research.
Cardiff University partners with distillery for groundwater study
Welsh whiskyy distillery Penderyn is collaborating with geo-environmental specialists at Cardiff University to learn more about the distillery’s unique underground fresh water source.
Wastewater discharges are key factor in rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
In the run up to the publication of the Government’s new UK antimicrobial resistance strategy, David Lloyd Owen, leading expert on water and wastewater management, explains why wastewater discharges are a key factor in the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and how innovative technologies are best placed to tackle the problem.
Nestlé chief flags up value of virtual water trading via food trade
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman of Nestlé looks at the issue of virtual water trading and the importance of food trade as a means of both securing food supply and combating water scarcity.
Webinar on lucrative water sector opportunities in Brazil
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is organising a webinar to be held in August about opportunities in the water and waste management sectors in Brazil.
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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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