Yearly Archives: 2024

Rapid flowmeter deployment for network visualisation (somewhere warm)

We clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter manufacturers could be accused, arguably, of focussing a bit relentlessly on the really key feature of the technology, that you...

Flow insights lower the cost of water-saving

Industrial companies and commercial building owners wanting to reduce waste to improve cost efficiency and save water, must become smarter in their operations, writes...

New fund aims to invest £30 million in nature to address Norfolk’s water security challenges

A £30 million call for investment in nature to address Norfolk's water challenges was launched in February, through a partnership between Norfolk County Council,...

Protecting wastewater equipment from ragging is all down to the application

For many people working within the wastewater industry, the ragging of pumps and other equipment is an all too familiar sight – one which...

How food and beverage companies can improve water efficiency with the right pump

As food and beverage companies strive for better water management in their production processes, selecting the right pump has become increasingly important. If a...

Thinking outside the pipe makes water and wastewater management a breeze

For efficient water and wastewater management, precise monitoring of flow parameters is key, making clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters like Flexim’s indispensable. This non-intrusive technology is...

Telling Tales – Bathing in the warm waters of diversity

“Women!” exclaimed the man at the local baths to me – about his wife. “It’s an irregular plural,” I replied, stealing part of a...

Spring survey moves innovation strategy forward

The UK water sector should give more focus to the themes of delivering resilient infrastructure systems and protecting and enhancing natural systems, according to...

Future delivery will build on challenges of AMP7

The challenges of AMP7 are shaping the future of the water sector as AMP8 approaches, says Ian Thompson, managing director, Xylem UK & Ireland. AMP7...

How can better wastewater management be the answer to a more sustainable future

Four years ago, the water industry set itself a tough target to be net zero in operational emissions by 2030. That deadline is looming...

Aston University receives a £10m Research England grant to establish the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence

Aston University will establish the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME), a globally unique, cross-disciplinary institute to develop novel biomimetic membranes, after receiving a...

You can’t ignore pump maintenance

It is well understood that in the water sector, pump failures can lead to significant reputational damage, costly repairs and in some cases financial...

Money down the drain? How the dairy industry could save on costs with smart wastewater treatment

David Gaskill, Business Development Manager – Industrial at Siltbuster, looks at the water treatment challenges facing the dairy industries. From the milk in your tea...

AUMA goes green with commitment to net zero

Investment in a range of renewable energy technologies by an electrical actuator supplier based near Bristol is reaping returns through reduced energy costs and...

40 projects to benefit from £25 million funding for natural flood management

Forty projects which will use natural processes such as planting trees and creating wetlands to reduce the risk of flooding are set to benefit...

Essex & Suffolk Water select Connexin for largest UK IoT smart water metering contract

UK-based smart technology and digital provider Connexin has been selected by Essex & Suffolk Water for the advanced water metering infrastructure (AMI) framework contract,...

Eventful start for Pennon Group’s new Chief Financial Officer

Pennon Group’s new Chief Financial Officer has hit the ground running after a strong start to life at the Exeter-based company. Steve Buck barely had...

Severn Trent Water fined £2 million for ‘reckless’ pollution

Severn Trent Water has been ordered to pay a fine of £2,072,000 for allowing huge amounts of raw sewage to discharge into the River...

SCAPE launches £4bn frameworks to unlock low carbon utilities infrastructure

SCAPE, one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement specialists, has launched its new Utilities Works and Services frameworks, designed to empower utility sector...

New Hong Kong desalination plant begins delivering fresh water to 137,000 homes

The new Tseung Kwan O desalination plant is the first to use reverse osmosis technology in Hong Kong. Construction of the first stage plant...

JD Pipes expands Colchester branch by 75% with enhanced facilities and services

JDP (John Davidson Pipes), a manufacturer and supplier of civils and drainage products, has announced the major expansion of its Colchester branch. Recently re-opened, this...

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