Dec 17, 2021
UK water firm outlines ambitious carbon net zero target
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 16, 2021
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... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 13, 2021
Pipelines
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has completed their £8 million (€9.3 million) wastewater upgrade in the north of Cardiff.
This investment work will help increase the sewer network capacity and improve the quality of the water released back into the environment.
The work, which got underway in June 2020, involved replacing, cleaning and relining sections of the wastewater pipe... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 9, 2021
Other
Severn Trent Water has been fined £1.5 million (€1.74 million) for illegal sewage discharges in Worcestershire, UK.
Between February and August 2018, Severn Trent Water discharged sewage from four sewage treatment works. The court heard how the company failed to respond to alarms of warning of a blockage, failed to inadequately manage sewage sludge, and failed to... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 7, 2021
Pumps
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s £8 million (€9.3 million) investment to upgrade the wastewater system in Norton and Presteigne has been completed.
The work will help improve the quality of the water which is release to the environment. This in turn will boost water quality in the Norton Brook and River Lugg to ensure a first-class wastewater service to householders.
The... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 3, 2021
Pipelines
AUMA SA-UW actuators were deployed for underwater use in the deployment of emergency roller gates.
This work was being carried out in Doha, Qatar, when Ashgal, the Public Works Authority of the country, decided to upgrade its stormwater network.
Several huge roller gates were installed in underground chambers in order to shut off DN 2700 stormwater pipelines in case... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 30, 2021
Valves
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) is replacing its industrial pump bearings with Thordon water lubricated bearing solutions.
This follows the installation of the Canadian company’s pioneering technology to desalination plants across the United Arab Emirates.
Ocean Power International (OPI), Thordon Bearings’ Dubai-based distributor, supplied ThorPlas-Blue... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 30, 2021
Pipelines
Thames Water is installing a new sewer in an Oxfordshire town in the UK to help protect homes, businesses and the environment from flooding.
The UK’s biggest water company will be creating the 185 metre-long sewer in Carterton to safely take away the wastewater of properties in the area.
The six inch-diameter sewer, along with a new storage tank for overflows caused... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 24, 2021
Pumps
Grundfos has been selected by Royal HaskoningDHV as a ‘preferred supplier’ for its Nereda wastewater treatment technology.
This formal agreement will allow the pumps and water solutions firm to be listed as the favoured supplier of pumping solutions.
Through this partnership, Grundfos and Royal HaskoningDHV will work closely together in bringing the highest quality... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 24, 2021
Pipelines
A new 35-mile water pipeline might get built in Lincolnshire in the UK to protect the county from shortages.
Anglian Water Services wants to build the majority of the pipeline from Elsham to Waddington and then a three-mile "spur" to Bracebridge Heath.
It also wants to build a new pumping station west of Nettleham and a covered reservoir, pumping station and water treatment... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 23, 2021
Pipelines
WaterStart and the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) have partnered with Xylem to pilot test its Water Network Optimisation solution.
This is part of the Xylem Vue digital portfolio, aimed at helping increase efficiencies and optimise the operation of Southern Nevada’s water systems.
Through the joint test project, SNWA will evaluate the capabilities of the Water... [Read More]
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]
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