Online drinking water analysis
In drinking water plants and beverage bottling companies, determination of disinfection by-products (DBPs) like bromate is crucial due to their carcinogenic properties. The carcinogen bromate (BrO3–) has a recommended concentration limit of 10 μg/L of...
A new approach to modelling asset deterioration
Asset deterioration modelling is an important part of the toolkit for assessing asset health and improving asset performance. Currently used methods are based on quantifying asset health as a failure probability calculated from a...
New portable tank cleaning service for utilities sector
Industrial cleaning and waste management specialist Qualitech has launched a new tank cleaning service for the utilities sector, following an investment in the latest screening and classification technology from wet processing industry experts CDE.
CDE’s...
QEII reservoir project on course for completion in 2022
Draining one of London’s largest reservoirs for refurbishment – while maintaining water supply and protecting the ecological balance – has been a huge logistical challenge, spanning nearly 12 months. Thanks to meticulous planning, the...
Smart Metering across urban, suburban and rural areas
A case study with SUEZ and Severn Trent.
The issue
Severn Trent’s strategic drinking water plan is to balance supply and demand, investing wisely to safeguard the water supply for future generations. One of the first...
The digital innovator that delivers a fluid customer experience
Most people in the UK take for granted a plentiful supply of clean water. However, with estimations that demand for water in England will exceed supply by between 1.1 billion and 3.1 billion litres...
Yorkshire Water adopts Esri ArcGIS Hub for first DWMP
Yorkshire Water has adopted the Esri ArcGIS Hub to share risk data for its first Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP) with local stakeholders.
Identifying future risks to wastewater treatment and drainage networks, and coming...
Innovative flood prevention approach yields 20% cost savings
A new flood mitigation programme at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, will use an innovation-led approach to protect properties, delivering more than 20% cost savings on traditional approaches and minimising disruption.
As a partner in the @one...
Major upgrade for London’s Victorian water network
London’s Victorian water network is set to receive a major overhaul to increase water resilience, with a £300 million contribution from Thames Water’s owners.
The unprecedented investment matches the £300m already included in the company’s...
Water engineers Vanderkamp take temporary pump solutions to the next level
Vanderkamp Pumps are building a solid reputation in the UK – not only for their tailor-made pump and pipework supplies, but also for their quality cutting-edge engineering designs.
The company was established 30 years ago...