SEM pitches a ‘Wee Dram’
Environmental technology solutions provider SEM was one of just six international businesses to secure a place in the recent final of the Water Dragons competition.
The competition, organised by the Future Water Association, offers companies...
Trojan Horses for water courses
How do you deal with a harmful invasive species wreaking havoc on the UK’s water pipes? You take advantage of them being fussy eaters, says Dr Louise Walsh, of University of Cambridge.
Impact at a...
Florence … meet Florence!
A Tunnel Boring Machine named ‘Florence’ has been launched as part of a £25m project to upgrade the sewer network in Stroud.
The machine was lowered into the ground in the Wallbridge area of Stroud,...
Cryoegg – glacier research with KELLER pressure measurement technology
Glaciers are the most important freshwater reservoir on Earth – around three-quarters of our freshwater reserves are stored in glacier ice across the planet.
At the poles, the large ice sheets covering Antarctica and Greenland...
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...
Making raw surface water drinkable: innovation for Scotland’s peaty water
AQR has succeeded where others have failed by treating peaty Highland water to a standard suitable to drink. The low carbon, sustainable technology company has proven their AQR Safe Water® system in a three-year...
From niche to normal
Innovation in the water industry by Nick Haskins.
How do you get an innovative technology adopted as ‘business as usual’ in the water industry?
The initial step is always a trial. It is clear from the...
We must act now to avoid disaster
An ambitious, collaborative agenda is needed to deliver the best outcome for customers and the environment by 2050. Water UK pulls no punches with the release of its latest White Paper.
Industry body Water UK...
Idrica: smart water for a better world
Idrica and its smart water platform GoAigua are global leaders in digital transformation.
Specialising in ultra-efficient water management solutions for utilities, this world-class brand focuses on upgrades in five core areas:
drinking water
wastewater management
irrigation
agriculture
water resources
Its innovative...
Yorkshire Water will report near real time discharge data
Yorkshire Water has committed to more transparency around storm overflow discharge data with a move to near real time reporting.
As well as publishing event duration monitoring (EDM) data online annually, the utility plans to...