Measures to reduce harm from storm overflows now law
Measures to reduce sewage discharges from storm overflows became a legal requirement on 29 March, as part of "an ambitious agenda to build back...
Water sector knowledge transfer service goes live
A knowledge-sharing and project showcase platform that will support the UK water sector with its innovation ambitions has launched.
The Knowledge Transfer Service, from...
European Commission “deal” promises to open up use of anaerobic membranes
On 7 April the European Commission announced the signing of an “innovation deal” to address regulatory barriers to innovation in the area of anaerobic...
Campaigners take Environment Agency to court over microplastics spread on land
The campaign group, Fighting Dirty, has launched legal action against the Environment Agency (EA) and the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and...
Severn Trent Water awards further contracts for Nereda technology
Severn Trent Water has awarded contracts to install Nereda® technology at two more of its key wastewater treatment works, making the company the biggest...
Advanced pumping and digital solutions at the Water Equipment Show
Progressive cavity pumps technology firm SEEPEX is showcasing advanced Digital Solutions and CARE services at the upcoming Water Equipment Show on 16 May. The...
Sponsored Content: Sludge dewatering efficiency
With increasing demand for reliable dewatering of effluent in municipal sewage treatment plants, GEA has stepped up with its class-leading environmental decanters designed for high clarification performance and maximum solid thickening.
New mobile sludge dewatering units incorporate a high level of process control, says firm
Two new mobile sludge dewatering units have been added to the fleet of centrifuges available from Derbyshire based equipment rental firm MSE Hiller.
The...
£4m innovation contest
Ofwat, the economic regulator of water services in England and Wales, has announced a new "open access" competition for innovators, in an aparent widening of the scope of its existing £200 million Innovation Fund, and a bid to encourage more diverse ideas to transform the water sector.
Scraper maker claims cost edge
HALF-bridge scrapers made by A&J Fabtech rotate around a central pivot in circular settlement tanks and are said to provide a cost effective option...
Garden-like treatment solution chosen by Russian retailer
Organica Water is to supply its Food Chain Reactor solution for a turn-key project to provide wastewater treatment for a high-profile shopping centre in Russia
Sponsored content: Clamp-on flowmeters for sand and grit-trap optimisation
Ultrasonic flowmeter measures turbidity and flow for grit trap control at wastewater treatment plants, "reducing pump and scraper operation by up to 85%"
In classic...
Sponsored content: Laughing in lockdown? Packaged plant pays off for holiday park
Wastewater treatment technology selected for use on a holiday park because of its ability to withstand seasonal flow variations, has proven its flexibility during the unexpected events of the last 12 months
Drainage acquisition cements expertise in managing underground assets
Environmental and energy infrastructure specialist Adler and Allan has acquired drainage expert Jet Aire Services, it was announced on 8 November.
Jet Aire Services is...
Better biogas feed as pump solves rectangular tank mixing headache
A new Borger pump at Cliff Quay Wastewater Treatment Works is said to be significantly improving the blend of liquified sludge and cake for...
Screens test
Water technology firm Hydro International writes about recent success with cutting the Opex costs and carbon footprint at a wastewater treatment plant run by Scottish Water.
Swedish study attempts analysis of harm posed by antibiotic residues in water
Antibiotic residues in wastewater and wastewater treatment plants in the regions around China and India risk contributing to antibiotic resistance, and the drinking water...
Funds for real-time nutrient sensing
An overhaul of British Water’s wastewater treatment technicians’ training means plant operatives will now undertake onsite assessment to complete the course
Comparing aeration and biofiltration for odour impact
A study of two wastewater treatment plants in Cordoba, Spain evaluates the odorous impact of the technologies deployed in each.
Pumps trade association announces additional keynote speaker for its 2024 Annual Meeting
Europump (the European Pump Association)* continues to develop the programme of presentations for its 2024 Annual Meeting, taking place at the De Vere Beaumont...
