Early warning water system will detect disease outbreaks

A new £13 million Centre of Excellence in water-based health monitoring will be established at the University of Bath. The Centre of Excellence in Water-Based...

Water supply partnership is industry first

South West Water and Water Direct have begun a formal collaboration to develop the water industry’s first end-to-end, fully managed and staffed alternative water...

SRM (Strategic Resource Management) can help you harness the full power of your data

In the contemporary business landscape, data has emerged as a key asset, serving as the lifeblood that drives decision-making and strategic planning. The 2020s have...

Evidence report supports efforts to improve river water quality

A new evidence report turns the spotlight on water quality within Special Area of Conservation (SAC) rivers in Wales. The report – by Natural Resources...

Rethinking Surface Water Management with SuDS

January saw three significant storms hit the UK, with road closures, rail interruptions and widespread flooding dominating headlines. Terry Wilkinson, Specialist Design and Application...

A call for competition and innovation in the UK water market

The UK water market faces a number of challenges that demand attention. Now is a good time to explore its current state, examine the...

English water companies to publish world-leading plan to remove 4 million spills from our rivers and coasts

150,000 sewage spills to be cut each year across England by 2030, more than double what Government asked for. See interactive map here...

Four steps to keep our water safe from ‘forever chemicals’

Removing PFAS is not enough… destruction is required, says Dr. Elvin Hossen of Claros Technologies. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be found everywhere in the...

Drought in the UK: reshaping our water’s future

One of the most comprehensive reviews into the science of drought in the UK is now complete. The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology...

How much Fluoride is in your water?

Fluoride will be added to drinking water for millions of people in the UK under new legal powers. It will be the biggest expansion...

Water quality drone maiden flights hailed ‘a success’

A new drone inspection service can help water companies monitor and improve the quality of river and coastal water. Northumbrian Water took part in a...

HUBER Technology’s innovative, risk free, proven & versatile CSO / stormwater screening solutions

All of the UK’s water companies are facing a huge investment requirement to their storm water overflow systems now and into AMP 8. The...

£1 million boost for River Avon protection

A new phase to prevent untreated wastewater from reaching the River Avon is planned this year – bringing with it a welcome water quality...

£2.4m investment to reduce storm overflows into river Dearne

Yorkshire Water is planning to invest £2.4m in Cudworth to reduce the number of storm water discharges into Small Bridge Dike, a tributary of...

Efficient treatment of hexavalent chromium-containing wastewater

New technology using a vortex layer of ferromagnetic particles is a quicker, safer, more cost-effective way to decontaminate wastewater, say Stanislav Mykytenko, Oleg Kryvokhyzha and...

Orders flow in for Hybrid-SAF technology

Three UK water utilities are installing a total of 30 Hybrid-SAF modular biological treatment units to meet the demands of a growing population and...

Ragging is eliminated with the right pump and macerator team

By Drew McCulloch Area Sales Manager at Vogelsang Despite the warnings, cloths, wet wipes and other foreign matter will always find their way into the sewage treatment...

OCU Northavon: Driving Innovation in Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management

With sustainability a priority and population growth a strain, innovation in wastewater management plays a pivotal role in achieving water resilience. OCU Northavon is a...

Employing technology: Using methods of the future to protect our most ancient resource

United Utilities has embarked on an innovative trial to better understand the issues facing the North West’s waters. Collaborating with Graythwaite Estate, the North...

A history of innovation – how Palintest is supporting the UK water industry

Palintest has been at the forefront of water analysis technology for decades – and has a long-standing relationship with the UK’s water sector. The company,...