Phosphorus project finds alternatives to chemical treatment
A major collaborative study into alternative approaches to phosphorus removal at rural wastewater treatment works has delivered promising results, with one new method already...
EIT calls for pan-European partnership to transform Europe’s water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems
The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) has opened its call to build a new sustainable innovation partnership to strengthen Europe’s water, marine...
Government could get on track to meet legal environmental commitments but window is closing fast, warns OEP
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) believes this Government has the chance to get on track to meet legal environmental commitments – but warns...
NRW publishes interim State of Natural Resources Report
Urgent and collective action is needed now if Wales is to redress the balance between the degradation and protection of its natural resources given...
Strategies for safe and equitable access to water: a catalyst for global peace and security
Water can be a catalyst for peace and security with a critical role in preventing conflicts and promoting cooperation among communities and nations -...
New report predicts surge in number of older people living in water poverty
Almost one million pensioner households in England and Wales could be living in water poverty by 2029/30 if the UK Government doesn’t introduce a...
Hidden threats to soil revealed in sewage sludge research
Latest research from The James Hutton Institute suggests that hidden threats from the agricultural use of contaminated sewage sludge could be contributing to already...
EAC to examine flood resilience as homes and businesses recover from more flooding misery in recent weeks
Flooding events bring misery to communities: and it appears to be getting worse.
Records are being broken with Storm Babet, in October 2023, causing some...
Top five ways to retain talent in utilities
Retaining talent is crucial for businesses to maintain a competitive edge and achieve long-term growth.
The average cost of employee turnover, based on the average...
Highlighting the multi-billion dollar need for PFAS treatment
"Forever chemicals", the family of chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are coming under regulatory pressure as concerns over the negative effects...
Commission’s new report highlights vital steps to increase Wales’ flood resilience
The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW), has revealed its latest report — “Building Resilience to Flooding in Wales by 2050”.
The report presents bold...
New process maximises material recovery in water treatment plants
A research and innovation project funded by the Re:Source strategic innovation has made significant progress in transforming water treatment plants into resource plants. The...
Less than half of business customers are taking action to save water, according to latest survey by CCW
Less than half of business customers in England and Wales (43%) are engaging in water-saving activities, according to the latest Testing the Waters survey...
Water experts say that major collaboration will be critical to improve flooding in Yorkshire and Humber
Discussion at the joint ICE/CIWEM flooding and water conference has resulted in broad agreement on the urgent need for wider collaboration on flooding.
The conference...
The Pump Centre welcomes Cliff Marriner as Technical Director to Arcadis, UK & Ireland
The Pump Centre has announced that Cliff Marriner has been appointed as Technical Director to Arcadis, UK & I.
The Pump Centre provides a range...
University of Surrey launches innovative project to tackle water consumption
'We need to get to grips with and better understand how citizens use water if the country is ever to overcome the expanding water...
New study shows Sudoc catalysts efficiently break down pharmaceuticals in polluted waters
Carnegie Mellon University scientists have found that Sudoc’s patented NewTAML catalysts and hydrogen peroxide effectively degrade several antibiotics and other drugs found in municipal...
Water (Special Measures) Bill – just the first step required to address water sector failure, says Alastair Chisholm, Policy Director at CIWEM
Alastair Chisholm, Policy Director at CIWEM, highlights the many issues which need to be addressed in a water sector which is not adequately future...
Three independent experts appointed by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to conduct a review of environmental governance in Northern Ireland
Three independent experts have been appointed by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to conduct a review of environmental governance in Northern Ireland, including considering options...
Energy & Utility Skills invites reviews to help shape national standards for sewerage and drainage maintenance
Energy & Utility Skills is inviting employers, training providers and professional bodies to review the revised Sewerage & Drainage Maintenance National Occupational Standards (NOS).
NOS...
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence holds business showcase with Arup and Bruntwood SciTech in Birmingham Tech Week
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) has hosted a business showcase in collaboration with Arup and Bruntwood SciTech as part of Birmingham Tech Week...
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