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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 for removing lead…
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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 River Water Source Heat…
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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 Meridian Charter…
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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 water flow, and…
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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 efficiency, and the control…
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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 for several years on a…
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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 enters the water main…
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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 can help the organisation…
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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, piping, fittings, and…
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Pipelines
Severn Trent has begun water pipe replacement work in Nuneaton in the UK as part of a wider £3 million (€3.6 million) investment in Warwickshire.
The work will include replacing 500 meters of ageing pipes providing customers with improved water quality and reliability for years to come.
The Work is began on 14 January and will take 10 weeks to complete.
Shannon Currall, from Severn Trent,…
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Other
Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USS) has increased its shares within Thames Water to 20%.
The sole corporate trustee of one of the UK's largest pension funds agreed to acquire an additional 8.77% in Kemble Water Holdings Limited, the ultimate holding company of Thames Water from investors Wren House Infrastructure LP.
USS first became an investor in Thames Water in 2017, attracted…
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Anglian Water has revealed that fossilised remains of Britain’s largest ichthyosaur has been discovered at one of its reservoirs.
The fossil, colloquially known as a ‘Sea Dragon’, was found at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, owned and run by the UK water firm.
It is the biggest and most complete skeleton of its kind found to date in the UK and is also thought to be the first ichthyosaur…
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Pumps
Thames Water has generated enough renewable energy from sewage in the last year to cook 112 million Christmas turkeys as the company works towards net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
The UK’s largest water company created almost 140 million cubic metres of green biogas during the sewage treatment process.
In June, Thames Water announced it is committed to leading the future of energy…
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Pipelines
A proposal to transform the water supply for more than half Ireland’s population has begun.
The three-month consultation will be on how Irish Water intends to supply homes and businesses in its eastern and midlands region, including piping water from the Shannon to the east coast.
The draft Regional Water Resources Plan: Eastern and Midlands is the largest of four such plans being drawn up by…
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Flowmeters
TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory (NEL) has completed the investment and upgrade of its water flow testing facility.
The new facility will enable global water utility companies and meter manufacturers to assess flow meter performance more accurately, as part of their strategy to deliver more effective, economic and sustainable water management.
Accredited to ISO 17025, the facility’s…
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Pumps
Southern Water’s new Budds Farm wastewater treatment facility in the UK has been making steady progress as part of its upgrade work.
The £18 million (€21 million) investment is part of Southern Water’s commitment to its customers and the environment and it will help meet the target of cutting pollution incidents by 80% over the next four years.
Ian McAulay, Southern Water’s CEO,…
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Yorkshire Water has revealed its strategy to reach an ambitious carbon net zero target by 2030.
The plans outline measures to reduce emissions, increase the use of green fuel sources and store as much carbon as it can through land-based solutions, such as tree planting and peatland restoration.
Manager of carbon neutrality at Yorkshire Water, Pete Stevens, said: “Tackling climate…
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Pumps
EKKI’s Dewatering Technologies India supported the state of Tamil Nadu following recent heavy flooding.
The state suffered significant floods as a result of the recent heavy storms and subsequent downpours.
The Pumps & Water technology firm EKKI has been proactive in providing its dewatering solutions to help remove flood waters in the severely affected areas.
The company also deployed…
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