Meeting the challenge of water scarcity

As our climate changes and our population increases there is an ever-increasing demand for water, particularly where water resources are already under stress. Significantly increased populations in various parts of the country predicted within...

Dredging more essential than ever for UK water network

Our rivers and canals are bearing the brunt of pollution and blockages caused by storm debris. With the accelerating rate of climate change, these problems look set to become increasingly common. Mark Fowles, of...

Delivering definitive air quality solutions for a ‘Net Zero UK’

Interview with SUEZ Air & Climate specialist, Craig Lewis You’ve introduced SUEZ AirAdvanced®-SCAN360 in the UK. Why? It’s the Net Zero 2030 target. The UK has set some pretty high targets to combat climate change and...

Climate change inspires NI Water to look underground

NI Water has adapted new technology to assist with the impact of climate change on drinking water supplies. In the village of Moneymore, Londonderry, abstraction has successfully sourced sustainable groundwater. This will not only improve...

Fit and forget – a guaranteed method reducing energy bills

Water conservation is the key to reducing energy bills. Heating water accounts for nearly 1/5th of energy use in UK homes. Reducing hot water demand is an effective way to help occupants conserve energy and...

Pilot success for green energy generation at Scottish reservoir

A renewable energy scheme is integral to upgrades at a Scottish reservoir. A hydroelectric generation solution, comprising a reversible-pump turbine, generator, and regenerative variable speed drive (VSD), has been installed at Lower Glendevon reservoir’s compensation...

‘Clean’ technology must be embraced

The Trial Reservoir (TR) - a world-first from consultancy Isle - aims to save carbon emissions equivalent to 30,000 people every year through water innovation. Head of the Trial Reservoir, Dr Jo Burgess, provides...

Climate Change, the Cost-of-Living Crisis and Water

In the UK water conservation has been almost treated with derision. Excepting the summer of 1976, water restrictions are limited to occasional hose pipe bans. However, the wider impact of excessive water usage is...

HVO solution keeps pollution and disruption to a minimum during hospital works

Selwood, renowned as the UK’s leading pump rental solutions provider, constantly innovates to find the most efficient and sustainable solutions for customers. The company was an early adopter of more environmentally HVO fuel, which...

The changing climate of water conservation

In the UK water conservation has been on the agenda and largely dismissed by the public for years. Our growing population combined with increased demand through lifestyle choices, is going to result in critical...