Nov 23, 2021
Southern Nevada pilots intelligent water system solution
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 19, 2021
Pumps
IWJS has been chosen by Thames Water to deliver storm tank cleaning works at Crossness Sewage Treatment Works (STW).
Under the terms of the agreement, IWJS will undertake the removal of 22,500 tonnes of heavy waste material, a mixture of sludge, rag, vegetation and grits, from four storm tanks at Crossness STW.
The project will provide the plant with additional sewage... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 16, 2021
Pumps
Pump manufacturer Sulzer has opened its new purpose-built service centre in the UK.
The facility in Birmingham was officially opened by The Duke of Kent in October.
Located on the Birmingham Business Park, the venue has been specifically designed to optimise the company’s workflows.
The comprehensive range of in-house design skills and cutting-edge technology... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 16, 2021
Pumps
Yorkshire Water is working in partnership with Anglian Water to ensure sludge can be treated efficiently in the UK.
As part of the short-term partnership, sludge will be transported from Anglian’s treatment works in Great Billing to Yorkshire Water’s wastewater treatment facilities.
Yorkshire Water can accept the additional sludge after increasing its sludge treatment... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 15, 2021
Pipelines
Scientists from Thames Water and University of Surrey have perfected the art of transforming sewage into green electricity at peak times.
This is part of efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change and meet the UK’s net-zero target.
Thames Water aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2030 – 20 years before the UK government’s own target – and be carbon negative... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 12, 2021
Pipelines
Yorkshire Water is investing £3.5 million (€4.1 million) in new pipes for homes in the north of the UK as it tackles leakage problems.
Yorkshire Water is replacing pipework for homeowners in Wakefield and Castleford that meet its criteria in a bid to halt excessive leakage.
The water firm ran a similar scheme in Kirklees in 2019, replacing pipework for 366 homes... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 11, 2021
Pumps
Ingersoll Rand has agreed to acquire the assets of Tuthill Corp’s Pump Group in an $84.6 million (€73 million) deal.
Tuthill’s Pump Group specialises in gear and rotary piston pump solutions for sustainable, high growth end markets, including water and wastewater treatment.
The business has manufacturing facilities in Alsip, Illinois, US, and in Ilkeston, UK.
“This... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 9, 2021
Pumps
German pump specialist Oil Dynamics has been assigned to design, deliver and install a pumping system for Austria's largest thermal resort in Bad Loipersdorf.
The recently installed electric submersible pump (ESP) has also performed well during testing.
Once the pipeline is completed, the ESP will lift three to six litres per second of 60°C mineral-rich water from an... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 2, 2021
Pipelines
Northumbrian Water's Project Pipeline: Durham and Tees Valley includes replacing sections of the network that are more than 100 years old.
The water company plans to install 17 miles of new pipes, connecting Lartington Water Treatment Works with Shildon, via Whorley Hill.
This will ensure around 200,000 customers in these areas continue to receive clean and clear tasting... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 27, 2021
Pipelines
Construction has started on the Regional Water Improvement Pipeline project in Nevada, US.
The 16-mile pipeline will deliver 4,000 acre-feet of treated effluent water from Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) in Sparks to the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (TRI Center). Farr West Engineering is the construction manager for the project.
The news was celebrated... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 22, 2021
Pipelines
New guidance on grease management for commercial kitchens has been published, with the aim of ensuring businesses in the UK meet regulations and keep cooking fat out of the sewer system.
The Grease Contractors Association, a non-profit organisation of specifiers, installers and maintainers of grease management systems, aims to raise awareness of the relationship between... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 21, 2021
Pipelines
Grundfos has introduced its Distributed Pumping System in Thailand.
This can help reduce energy consumption for cooling large commercial buildings by up to 50%, substantially cutting operational costs and helping Thai companies achieve their sustainability goals.
Temperature control is one of the most energy-intensive functions in commercial buildings with heating, ventilation... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 19, 2021
Pipelines
Global water technology company Xylem has called on water sector leaders and organisations to join a global sustainability push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to water systems and water management.
The encouragement comes after last month’s announcement that Xylem had formalized its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its value chain before... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 15, 2021
Valves
AUMA has supplied more than 150 electric actuators to Singapore’s new Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant (KMEDP).
The plant was selected as desalination plant of the year at the Global Water Awards 2021.
KMEDP is Singapore’s first large-scale, dual-mode desalination plant, designed to treat both seawater and rainwater.
More frequent dry spells, and limited land... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 14, 2021
Pumps
IWJS has been awarded a place on Anglian Water’s five-year Gravity Sewer Framework.
The framework was tendered in three separate lots, with IWJS awarded a place on Lot 1 - cured-in-place pipe and cured-in-place repair.
The programme of work will see IWJS, which is part of M Group Services, delivering a range of gravity sewer rehabilitation solutions including UV, heat... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 13, 2021
Pumps
NOV has brought together six industrial pump and mixer brands to create a new business unit known as Fluid Motion Solutions.
Featuring names such as Mono, Moyno and Chemineer, established in the 1930s and 1950s respectively, Fluid Motion Solutions is backed by an experienced team of specialists.
Based in Manchester, England, alongside the existing manufacture of Mono... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 12, 2021
Other
Entries have opened for Ofwat’s second Water Breakthrough Challenge calling for initiatives to drive innovation and collaboration within the water sector.
The winning partnerships will be able to win a share of approximately £39 million (€46 million).
Following the successful partnerships formed in the first Water Breakthrough Challenge the second challenge is encouraging... [Read More]
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