Selwood launches new environmentally-friendly S160Eco pump
Selwood, the UK’s leading pump rental solutions provider, has unveiled its new S160Eco solids handling pump which delivers increased performance and near-silent operation from an environmentally-friendly engine.
The S160Eco was developed by Selwood to complement...
Engineering biology for the circular economy in water resources
At present, wastewater treatment plants play a vital role in the circular economy by treating and recycling water to the natural environment. In the future they will also act as low-carbon energy generators and...
Pump problems: wet wipes, sanitary products, and textiles causing trouble for operators
People’s bad habits of flushing wet wipes and other unwanted items down the toilet, are causing more and more problems for waste water treatment companies. Clogged pumps and other equipment are becoming a common...
Leading the way in renewable energy
Every aspect of life in Northern Ireland depends on the services NI Water provides. By supplying clean, fresh water and safely managing wastewater, it safeguards people’s health, underpins economic growth and protects the environment.
It’s...
Belzona keeps power plant pumping for 37 years and counting
Pumps are at the heart of any fluid handling system and notably are the second most common piece of machinery used in general industry. Coupled with a heavy reliance on pumps and the detrimental...
Future thinking in design of sewage pumping mains
By Martin Osborne &
Matt Leedham, WSP
Sewage pumping stations are a vital part of sewerage systems to ensure that low lying areas can be effectively drained. The UK water industry has at least 40 000 sewage...
New nanoporous metal foams uses sunlight to clean up water
A researcher from the University of Bath is leading the way in creating a new, more efficient way for the water industry to safely remove micropollutants from water without increasing their carbon footprint.
Professor Davide...
Innovative approach to Peak Flow Management
Traditionally, Welsh Water have used standard storm storage treatment options to deal with significant flow management into our networks, and combined sewer overflows (CSO) before arriving at our Wastewater Treatment Works. This, along with...
Severn Trent invests £35m to reduce phosphorous levels
Severn Trent is investing £35m to install new technology at its Finham Sewage Treatment Works near Coventry that will help to meet new environmental standards.
The company is investing in CoMag, which removes phosphorous from...
The Future of Wastewater Treatment – how do we change?
By Nick Mills
Head of Wastewater Innovation at Thames Water
Why change?
Our industry needs to do something different as traditional solutions will not solve some the problems now facing the industry. Thames Water is facing significant...