Jul 6, 2020
ANDRITZ to supply mechanical equipment for Indian hydropower plant
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 3, 2020
Pipelines
United Utilities has installed its biggest ever water pipelines.
The four 1600mm line valves were delivered to the site and installed successfully - all following social distancing regulations.
The pipes will be connected to the water company’s Haweswater Aqueduct which keeps the taps flowing for 2.5 million people in Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester in... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 2, 2020
Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, announced the successful closing of its inaugural green bond offering of $1 billion (€889 million).
The proceeds will fund green projects that help improve water accessibility, water affordability and water systems resilience.
“Solving the world’s... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 1, 2020
Other
Two leading organisations in the water industry are collaborating on webinars to demonstrate global innovation taking place in the field of water resources management.
In a first for the sector, British Water is partnering the International Water Association (IWA) through its UK governing member, the IWA UK committee, on the live presentations, which will reveal technological... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 30, 2020
Pipelines
Southern Water has started the world’s first mass roll out of a ground-breaking new ‘Internet of Things’ leak detection system in Southampton.
The devices are a crucial tool to support both long and short-term challenges. Water use has soared by as much as 20% in lockdown and hot weather is further driving demand making it a challenge for water to be treated and... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 29, 2020
Valmet will supply a complete plant for the production of district heat to Göteborg Energi in Gothenburg, Sweden.
With the new hot water plant, fossil CO2 emissions will be reduced by 25,000 tons per year. The value of an order of this size is typically above €40 million.
The new boiler plant will replace two old boilers originally designed for oil and coal but... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 26, 2020
Leading global water technology company Xylem Water Solutions has invested in a European Centre of Excellence (CoE) based at its UK facility in Axminster.
The Axminster CoE will be the centre of Xylem’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM) innovation, expanding the group’s current offering through customised “plug and play” solutions range.
The Axminster CoE... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 25, 2020
Pumps
The polymetallic mine Minera Tizapa approached Weir Minerals after competitor pumps used for tailings dam duty experienced issues including severe wear.
Furthermore, due to not being properly secured, the pumps in the Mexico State would often become lost in the dam.
After several site visits, the Weir Minerals team suggested the installation of a Warman SHW submersible... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 25, 2020
Pumps
Leisure and tourism businesses with onsite wastewater treatment plants are being offered guidance to ensure equipment is powered back up safely, as lockdown restrictions ease and premises begin to reopen doors.
Following the UK Government’s announcement that businesses including hotels, caravan parks and campsites can reopen from 4 July, packaged wastewater treatment... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 24, 2020
As the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates its 50th anniversary year, the agency has announced it has awarded $84 million (€74 million) to New Jersey to assist with water infrastructure projects.
The funding will help with projects to provide safe drinking water to communities throughout the state.
“EPA’s continued commitment to investing in our... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 23, 2020
Valmet will supply an automation system extension and solids measurements at a wastewater treatment plant in Finland.
With modern wastewater treatment solutions, the Oulu Waterworks’ Taskila Oulu facility will be able to stabilise the sludge and treat it more efficiently and meet the environmental criteria also in the future.
The order was included in Valmet’s orders... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 19, 2020
Valves
New analysis shows major energy and cost savings potential from installing Power Drive Systems (PDS) on commercial pumps, fans, compressors and other motor-driven products, regardless of load variability.
The new research, led by the National Electric Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), shows a 43% drop in energy use when... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 18, 2020
Pumps
Hidrostal GB, the UK holding company for the Swiss pump manufacturer Hidrostal, has announced the acquisition of four service centre locations of the electrical and mechanical engineering services company, Parsons Peebles Service.
The transaction was completed with administrators BDO as part of a sequence of deals that saw a substantial number of jobs secured.
James... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 18, 2020
Pumps
Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, has been named one of the 100 best corporate citizens in a recent survey.
In 3BL Media’s annual ranking of public companies, Xylem was placed 16th in an assessment of 1,000 companies globally, rising two places since its 2019 evaluation.
The ranking is... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 18, 2020
Pumps
Rotork has been awarded a new framework agreement for the supply of its products and services to Anglian Water.
The UK water company supplies water and water recycling services to more than six million customers in the east of England and Hartlepool.
The Anglian region stretches from the Humber estuary, north of Grimsby, to the Thames estuary, and from Buckinghamshire... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 17, 2020
Pumps
The construction of the latest underground subway is under way in Singapore and Tsurami Pumps is playing its part.
The Thomson-East Coast Mass rapid Transport (MRT) line is being built and several of its submersible dewatering pumps were used in the construction of the Marina Bay station building and the tunnel construction connecting adjacent stations.
Especially... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 16, 2020
Pumps
A 1960s-built sewage treatment works in the UK has been given a £3.6 million (€4 million) upgrade by Thames Water to protect the environment and serve a growing population.
Faringdon sewage works, in Oxfordshire, is responsible for treating the wastewater of around 8,000 households and businesses in Faringdon and the Coxwells.
Upgrades include two huge new sewage... [Read More]
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