Feb 17, 2022
SEEPEX wins Thames Water order for pumps
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 15, 2022
Pipelines
More than 1.5 km of new water pipes will be installed in London to protect residents from disruptive bursts.
The £4.5 million (€5.3 million) project will see Thames Water working alongside gas company SGN to install pipes between 16 and 22 inches in diameter in Lewisham borough, strengthening the local network and preventing future leaks and bursts.
The two companies... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 14, 2022
Pipelines
An ageing and unreliable water pipe in Wadhurst in the UK that has been repaired 16 times in three years is about to be replaced in a £25,000 (€29,800) investment.
The project is to start to begin on Monday, 21 February, when South East Water will replace 175 metres of drinking water mains in the town.
Don Knight, regional works delivery manager Sussex for South East... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 11, 2022
Pumps
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has revealed its new Bredel heavy-duty hose pump - a reliable and easy-to-maintain solution for handling the viscous slurries and grit-filled sludge in wastewater treatment plants.
Unlike diaphragm, rotary lobe, and PC pumps, the peristaltic design of Bredel hose pumps contains no moving parts that come into contact with the... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 11, 2022
Pipelines
Former Prime Minister Theresa May helped open a new station capable of pumping up to 68 million litres of water a day - a 50% capacity increase and enough to fill 27 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
South East Water pumped more than £25 million (€29 million) into the expansion at Bray, which supplies top-quality drinking water to Berkshire as well as homes in Hampshire... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 10, 2022
Pumps
Proveedora de Bombas, Motores y Compresores has agreed to be the Mexican supplier of Atlas Copco WEDA submersible pumps.
The company will be able to provide its customers with high-quality submersible pumps swiftly and efficiently.
Ing. Braulio Cantú, commercial director and partner at Proveedora de Bombas, Motores y Compresores, said: “We are very excited about... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 10, 2022
Pipelines
New housing development in Perth's south-east will be supported for years to come following completion of a 2.1 kilometre water pipeline servicing the fast-growing suburbs.
The $4 million (€2.5 million) project servicing of Mundijong and Whitby in Western Australia will provide a secure and reliable supply of high-quality drinking water to current and future residents.
Mundijong... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 9, 2022
Other
Xylem Inc has reported fourth quarter revenue of $1.32 billion (€1.16 billion) and full-year 2021 revenue of $5.2 billion (€4.5 billion).
Productivity and volume drove the increase at the leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.
“The team closed out 2021 with a strong performance, delivering full-year... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 8, 2022
Pipelines
Minnesota cities and local water services will ramp up the removal of underground lead water pipes with $15 billion (€13 billion) funding over the next five years.
Lead service lines deliver water to up to 10 million American households — about 7 percent of all residences served by community water services — endangering the health of residents who consume it.
Support... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 7, 2022
Pumps
A river water source heat pump has been installed at York Guildhall - as part of the refurbishment and redevelopment work.
This will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the historic building at the heart of the city.
The location of the Guildhall, on the banks of the River Ouse, provides the opportunity to take advantage of this low-carbon energy source.
The... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 4, 2022
Valves
Rotork IQT part-turn electric actuators have been specified for use at a water resource recovery facility (WRRF) in the US.
This activated sludge/tertiary filtration plant in East Lansing, Michigan, has the capacity to process approximately 18.75 million gallons of water every single day and provides wastewater treatment for the city, Michigan State University and the... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Feb 1, 2022
Pipelines
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed more than half of the extension of several key water transmission pipelines in Dubai.
This spans over 22km of pipeline with a diameter of 1,200 mm.
The project location runs from Al Quoz Industrial Fourth to Al Thanyah Fifth, alongside Al Khail Road in Dubai.
As per the approved plan, the project aims to increase... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jan 31, 2022
Pipelines
FVB which focuses on water purification and water supply, plants and pumps is now expanding its expertise to include pipe networks.
FVB primarily works in the district heating and district cooling sector, but has also worked in the water and sewage industry for many years.
This primarily involves investigations, design of wastewater treatment plants, improving energy... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jan 31, 2022
Pumps
Selwood, a UK-based company dealing in pump rental solutions, has agreed a new partnership with Borger.
The arrangement commences with Selwood’s purchase of 15 custom-designed, positive displacement process-critical pumps to complement its existing stock of 5,000 pumps for rental - primarily in water and wastewater applications.
Selwood and Borger have worked together... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jan 28, 2022
Pipelines
Welsh Water is investing £120 million (€144 million) to improve the reliability of its water supply and this includes using new camera systems to investigate the condition of these supply pipes.
Traditionally, teams would dig trial holes to assess and survey pipes but this collaboration with API (Advanced Pipe Inspection) will speed up the process. The new camera system... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jan 25, 2022
Other
Four British Water Ambassadors have been appointed for the first time by the board of the UK’s leading sector trade association.
The honorary role is seen as a way for the 28-year-old organisation to call upon the expertise of individuals who have made a significant contribution to British Water in the past, as well as build a valued pool of influential supporters who... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jan 25, 2022
Pipelines
Water-leak detection firm Aquarius Spectrum is expanding its operations in the US with the announcement of a new partnership with Everett J. Prescott (EJP).
EJP was the first waterworks distributor north of Massachusetts to offer water main tapping and many other waterworks services.
The company provides a large range of products and services, including water meters,... [Read More]
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