Jul 7, 2022
Thames Water in UK approves £2bn expenditure
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 1, 2022
Pipelines
A project to replace a water pipeline in north Cork in Ireland is set to get underway.
Irish Water has confirmed about 3km of pipeline will be replaced by the utility near Banteer.
Steven Blennerhassett, of Irish Water, outlined the benefits of the scheme adding: "These old pipes in Banteer were problematic and had a history of bursting. By replacing these old pipes... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 29, 2022
Pipelines
Wet wipes have been causing obstructions in drains across the country and one UK water company is taking action.
Yorkshire Water said ‘millions of pounds’ was spent by staff clearing drain blockages each year.
Bosses have now called for mandatory ‘do not flush’ labelling on wet wipes to curb the issue.
Wet wipes – particularly baby and toilet wipes – cause... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 28, 2022
Other
With electricity prices soaring, pump system optimisation experts Riventa have voiced their support to the chairman of Isle’s call for the water industry to make the most of innovative, energy-saving technology.
Speaking about the unavoidable climate crisis, Dr Piers Clark, chairman of leading technical consultancy, Isle, stated that the water sector has significant... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 28, 2022
Other
Obart Pumps and sister company Tsurumi UK have accomplished their goal of becoming Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon neutral by 2023.
The sister companies were already in an enviable position from initiatives started as far back as 2012, such as installing solar panels on their 20,000sq ft head office building in Maidstone, Kent, meaning they generate more energy than the businesses... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 27, 2022
Other
Evoqua Water Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smith Engineering, a US designer, manufacturer and servicer of custom high purity water treatment equipment.
Headquartered in Chaska, Minnesota, Smith Engineering provides water treatment products and services, including filtration, UV, reverse osmosis, and deionisation, for the biotech/pharmaceutical,... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 24, 2022
Pumps
KSB and Leistritz Pumpen are embarking on a joint service future with the aim of becoming even more efficient and networked, providing an extended range of screw pump services.
Following a successful test phase in France, the service alliance will be rolled out step by step to other countries.
Frankenthal-based KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and services.... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 21, 2022
Pumps
ACWA Power has signed an agreement to restructure the Shuaibah 3 Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP).
The Saudi firm is a developer, investor and operator of power generation, desalinated water and green hydrogen plants worldwide, Shuaibah Water Electricity Company (SWEC), and Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), the off-taker of Shuaibah 3 IWPP.
The agreement... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 17, 2022
Pumps
United Utilities has issued a periodic indicative notice to start a tender process for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP).
This is under a ground-breaking new contract model, after receiving formal consent from water regulator Ofwat.
It is the first time that the Direct Procurement for Customers model has been used in the UK water sector, following three... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 16, 2022
Other
Water sector leaders, including academia, technology providers, trade associations and NGOs are partnering in a new consortium to accelerate solutions to the world’s critical water and sustainability challenges.
The Reservoir Center for Water Solutions, located in Washington, DC, will serve as a global collaboration hub to advance breakthrough water solutions and innovations.
Located... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 13, 2022
Pipelines
Missouri American Water announced the start of construction to replace nearly 4,400 feet of ageing water main, originally installed in the 1960s.
The work began in mid-June to improve water service reliability for customers.
“We’re proactively investing to replace pipes that are reaching the end of their useful life to keep water flowing to our customers, to enhance... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 10, 2022
Pumps
Planned improvement works will begin at Bewl Water in the UK to ensure a safe and sustainable long-term future for this vital reservoir.
Southern Water plans to begin construction in autumn, with the works taking place at the northern end of the reservoir, on the engineered section of the dam wall, helping to maintain safety and future-proof the site against effects of... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 8, 2022
Pumps
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) will be showcasing its Qdos range of peristaltic chemical metering pumps at the ACE22 water conference.
The company will also be showcasing many new Qdos mounting solutions, and Bredel line of heavy-duty sludge pumps.
On display will be the Qdos range of chemical metering pumps, ideal for disinfection, pH adjustment,... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 6, 2022
Pipelines
Missouri American Water has announced the start of a $4.35 million (€4.1 million) project to replace more than one mile of water mains.
This will take place to improve reliability for customers and reduce service disruptions in St Louis.
Crews will begin installing a new 24-inch ductile iron water main to replace the aging eight-inch and 20-inch cast iron mains.
The... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 6, 2022
Pipelines
A £3.4 million (€4 million) project to install a new water main supplying thousands of homes in the south of the Isle of Man is set to begin.
Work on the six-mile pipe between St Marks and Grenaby will start on 19 April and take about five months to complete, Manx Utilities (MU) said.
MU chairman Rob Callister said it would bring a reliable supply of water to an area... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
May 27, 2022
Pipelines
Hi-tech GPS trackers have helped Thames Water track down companies that illegally take water from the network in the UK - protecting the supply against those who use water without being billed for supply.
In an industry-leading move, the UK’s largest water company has worked with standpipe provider Aquam Water Services to develop digital capability on standpipes, devices... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
May 27, 2022
Pumps
Global water technology company Xylem helped prevent more than 500 billion gallons of polluted water from flooding communities in 2021, according to its annual Sustainability Report.
The report highlighted the company’s work with customers and partners to solve the world’s greatest water challenges.
It also detailed Xylem’s progress to reduce its operational... [Read More]
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