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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Market Analysis & Research
Study raises concerns over rising river temperatures in Scotland
Rivers in Scotland’s west and northwest could be the most sensitive to climate change and should be monitored more closely, according to a new study by scientists at The James Hutton Institute and the University of Aberdeen.
The researchers found...
Appointments
ACE welcomes infrastructure policy leader, Kate Jennings as new CEO
The Board of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering Group (ACE) has appointed Kate Jennings as its new Chief Executive, strengthening the association’s position as a leading voice for UK consultants and engineers in the Built Environment.
Ideally placed, Jenning’s...
Product News
Bacterisk – A new approach to provide rapid on-site water quality assessment
Water is increasingly being used for recreational activities as a boost to both mental and physical health. Furthermore, local economies benefit greatly from the tourism generated from such activities.
However, microbial pollution from various sources such as sewage discharge and...
Industry News
Westermo to provide lifecycle services for industrial data networks
Westermo has launched a range of pre-packaged service agreements that will help manufacturers, utilities, transportation and other industries to maintain, secure and improve data communications networks over their lifecycle.
The increasing reliance on data communications to operate critical applications places...
Product News
Emerson’s new level and flow controller reduces complexity in water and wastewater applications
Emerson has introduced its next-generation Rosemount 3490 Controller for level and flow measurement applications, which helps to reduce complexity, optimise processes and enhance sustainability.
Designed to maximise ease-of-use, the Rosemount 3490 provides comprehensive control functionality for 4-20 mA or...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Environmental Audit Committee announces follow-up evidence session on water quality and water infrastructure
The Environmental Audit Committee has announced a follow-up evidence session on water quality and water infrastructure, taking place on Wednesday 15 May 2024.
In its evidence session, the Committee will consider what progress has been made since the Committee’s influential...
Water Company News
South West Water tackles sewer misconnections to protect the environment
South West Water is working with customers and tradespeople to identify and prevent pollutions, and protect the environment by seeking out drainage misconnections across the region.
Most properties have two separate sewer systems – the foul system that takes a...
Product News
Latest addition to Cadcorp Data Service assists organisations in visualising flood-prone areas and mitigating flood-related challenges
Cadcorp has expanded support for Environment Agency Real Time flood-monitoring within its desktop GIS and web mapping software. As part of the cloud hosted Cadcorp Data Service, users can now access regularly updated flood warnings.
Users can display flood warnings...
Case Studies
SEEPEX and Severn Trent boost sewage plant reliability
Minworth is the largest sewage plant within Severn Trent’s region, and the fifth largest in Europe. The plant operates 24-7, serving a population of around 2.5 million people in the Birmingham and Black Country areas. The plant covers an...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Membrion propels expansion of sustainable water solutions with 100+ Accelerator
Membrion, the rapidly expanding manufacturer of novel solutions for recycling of harsh wastewater streams, is one of an exclusive group of innovators selected for the 100+ Accelerator. For Membrion, this includes recovering water from challenging wastewater streams, which is...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Going the extra mile: Environment Agency fleet awarded Earned Recognition status
The Environment Agency has become the first government agency to be recognised under the Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency’s Earned Recognition scheme.
Earned Recognition status allows transport operators to demonstrate they meet high levels of safety and compliance standards, as...
Government, Policy & Regulation
UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law
The Environment Secretary has confirmed the UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic.
Defra intend to bring forward the legislation for England ahead of summer recess, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales following by...
Industry News
Z-Tech secures key role in Southern Water’s GMES Framework for ATEX and Electrical Services
Z-Tech, a part of M Group Services’ Water Division, has announced its recent success in securing the General Mechanical and Electrical Services (GMES) Framework with Southern Water, for the provision of ATEX and Electrical Services.
This contract marks an extension...
Case Studies
Global lubricants manufacturer chooses new Borger pump
A new jet-mixing pump system has significantly reduced capital, installation, maintenance and energy costs at Moove, a global lubricants manufacturer and distributor, in the UK.
For a closed-top 50m3 tank used in the manufacturing process of quality lubricating, engine, hydraulic...
Water Company News
Sensitive working to protect Essex’s wildlife
Essex & Suffolk Water is investing £700,000 in the replacement pipeline near West Hanningfield, which starts in land close to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) that is home to a range of species, including Great Crested Newts.
The...
Environmental News
£1m project to bring boost for wildlife and water quality starts
Work on a project to restore wetland habitat, open up 55km of river for fish and improve community access at a Tees Valley country park will soon start.
The Billingham Beck Valley Country Park habitat restoration project will boost wildlife...
Water Company News
Thames Water publishes PR24 business plan update
In October 2023, Thames Water Utilities Limited submitted its PR24 business plan for the 2025-30 regulatory period (“AMP8”) to Ofwat, proposing a total expenditure of £18.7 billion, more than double the level of investment being made in the current...
Government, Policy & Regulation
National Drought Group confirms water resources are healthy in first meeting this year
The National Drought Group has reconvened to discuss ongoing preparation for future droughts, but confirmed water resources are healthy following England’s wettest October to March on record.
The Environment Agency chaired its regular meeting of the group on Thursday 18...
Water Company News
Latest investment begins to protect North Yorkshire watercourses
Northumbrian Water is investing in upgrades to sites in North Yorkshire, to help protect the local environment.
The latest project, a £2.5m upgrade to Aldbrough Sewage Treatment Works (STW), is at Aldbrough St John, and is one of the water...
Water Company News
United Utilities invests £77M at Burnley wastewater treatment works
United Utilities is investing £77.7 million at its wastewater treatment works in Burnley to help improve water quality in the River Ribble.
As part of its commitment to improving river quality, the water company for the North West is carrying...
Water Company News
South West Water carries out major upgrade to Modbury’s sewer network
South West Water has carried out a major upgrade to the main sewer in Modbury, which will make sure the village’s wastewater network is fit for the future.
The £730,000 work, part of a significant investment programme to upgrade and...
Industry News
Pioneering firm engineers export success in Ireland
An engineering company that diversified into the supply of advanced pipeline robots for the utility sector has doubled its exports to Ireland.
In the past 12 months, Harrogate-headquartered Synthotech Group has seen a 100% increase in orders for its product...
Event News
Drivers point to growth in Africa’s industrial water market
With multiple drivers for growth in the industrial market, the challenges for water in Africa are more around implementation than technology, says Walid Khoury general manager of Desalytics, as he prepares for Water Africa 2024 in Ghana in June.
What...
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