Nov 28, 2019
Wilo acquires US pump manufacturer American-Marsh Pumps
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 27, 2019
Pipelines
A team at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has been awarded a $653,000 (€593,220) contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to test longer-lasting concrete pipes embedded with polypropylene fibres for strength and durability.
The team, led by Ali Abolmaali, Tseng Huang Endowed Professor, will monitor and evaluate the performance of these... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 26, 2019
Pipelines
US utility New Jersey American Water will replace almost 23,000ft of ageing water mains throughout Monmouth County in the US state of New Jersey, at an estimated cost of $6.8 million (€6.17 million).
The project additionally includes the replacement of 23 fire hydrants and up to 250 utility-owned services lines along the pipeline routes. The company will upgrade the... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 18, 2019
Pumps
Operational staff from the UK’s Environment Agency (EA), assisted by the military and emergency services, are working 24/7 to reduce the water levels in flood-hit communities in South Yorkshire, following heavy rainfall.
A total of 38 pumps have been installed across South Yorkshire, including at eight locations in the Fishlake area, moving 50 million litres of water... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 15, 2019
Pipelines
Irish Water has received the go-ahead for its Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) project in North Dublin, in the form of planning permission from An Bord Pleanála.
Anticipated population growth and increased commercial activity means that the volume of wastewater generated in the greater Dublin area will increase by more than 50% in the next 30 years.
The provision of... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 8, 2019
Valves
Specialty valve engineering and manufacturing company Hunt Valve has completed its acquisition of Arizona, US-based Pima Valve.
Located in Chandler, Arizona, Pima Valve supplies server-duty bronze marine valves, in addition to a variety of special bronze and alloy steel products that meet specific performance requirements for US, Canadian and NATO-friendly Navy ships... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 6, 2019
Pumps
Weir Minerals has recently showcased the operation of its GEHO positive displacement pumps at SIMEC Mining’s iron ore site in Whyalla, South Australia.
SIMEC Mining, which produces iron ore concentrate for the Whyalla steelworks, has been using GEHO positive displacement pumps to pump slurry over a distance of 67km from the plant to Whyalla, where it is then dewatered... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 5, 2019
Pipelines
Private equity investment firm Golden Gate Capital has completed the sale of Hillstone Environmental Partners to NGL Energy Partners, for approximately $600 million (€539 million).
Hillstone, which provides water pipeline and disposal infrastructure solutions to the oil and gas industry, was created by Golden Gate Capital in 2015 as a de novo investment, in partnership... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 4, 2019
Pumps
Wanner International has supplied three seal-less pumps to enable the production of effluent water with drinking water quality from a contaminated landfill site.
The company supplies the T100 ultra high-pressure reverse osmosis (RO) process pumps to APATEQ, which manufactures custom water treatment systems. APATEQ needed high-pressure pumps for part of its five RO stages... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 31, 2019
Pumps
Two more companies have recently joined the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), which represents the business interests of UK and Irish supplier of liquid pumps and related equipment across domestic and international markets.
The newest company to join the association is Stafford, UK-based Altecnic. Founded in 1987, the company, which is now part of the Caleffi... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 30, 2019
Pipelines
US-based water infrastructure developer Palisade Pipeline has secured financing from Macquarie Capital for a strategic water pipeline project located in the Permian Basin in Texas, US.
The project will deliver non-potable, sustainable reclaimed water from the City of Lubbock, Texas to the Permian Basin. Macquarie will act as the sole financial advisor to Palisade in... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 30, 2019
Valves
Valve manufacturer Clarke Valve has become the first company to offer a valve that meets the new US Department of Defense’s valve specification MIL-DTL-32632.
While the specification, which was introduced in July 2019, is brand-agnostic, the company’s Shutter Valve is the only valve to meet the combination of key attributes for the US Navy’s goals to reduce weight... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 24, 2019
Pumps
Wastewater pumps manufacturer Hidrostal has helped Irish Water with its €22.2 million upgrade at the Swords Wastewater Treatment plant in County Dublin, Ireland.
The upgraded plant has increased capacity to 90,000 population equivalent, in addition to ensuring protection to the nearby Broadmeadow Estuary from wastewater pollution.
Hidrostal has installed two new... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 24, 2019
Other
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has invited 38 projects across 18 American states to apply for funding under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA).
Combined, the total amount to be borrowed under WIFIA loans will be approximately $6 billion (€5.4 billion) to help finance over $12 billion (€10.8 billion) in water infrastructure... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 18, 2019
Pipelines
Engineers at Anglian Water in the UK are to begin work on the installation of almost 3km of pipeline, allowing the company to move water from its treatment works in Norwich to Ludham.
Around £6.5 million (€7.5 million) will be invested in the project, which will take a year to complete. The new pipeline will enable Anglian Water to maintain water supplies to 3,000... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 16, 2019
Pumps
Technology group Andritz, as part of a consortium with European construction group Strabag, has signed a contract with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to supply and commission the electro- and hydro-mechanical equipment for the Hatta Pumped Storage Power Plant.
Start-up of the facility, which is located in the Hajar Mountains, 140km southeast of Dubai,... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Oct 7, 2019
Pumps
Global technology company Siemens has signed a digital partnership framework with pump manufacturer Grundfos to tackle global water challenges and save energy.
Under the collaboration, both companies will focus on digital technologies in water and wastewater applications, industrial automation and building technology. Siemens and Grundfos will aim to tackle global water... [Read More]
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