Dec 23, 2019
British Water welcomes new investment for water infrastructure in UK
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 19, 2019
Pipelines
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has partnered with the city of Waxahachie in the US state of Texas to carry out robotic inspections on several miles of the city’s sewer pipelines.
The pilot project, which is being led by professor and chair of UTA’s civil engineering department Ali Abolmaali, is expected to result in estimates on the remaining service... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 19, 2019
Pumps
Inflexion has agreed to acquire Aspen Pumps, a manufacturer of specialist pumps, from 3i Group. This will be Inflexion’s second ownership of Aspen, following a successful partnership between 2007 and 2015.
Aspen designs, manufactures and distributes mini pumps that remove condensate water from air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The company has offices and... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 18, 2019
Other
Missouri American Water has improved efficiency of the Rogue Creek wastewater system, by completing over $350,000 (€314,347) in upgrades, including new sewer lines, safety system improvements and new electrical equipment.
“When a water or sewer system has been neglected and under-invested in for years, as was the case in Rogue Creek, it usually needs quite a bit... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 17, 2019
Pipelines
The UK’s water regulator Ofwat has confirmed a major investment programme to improve services for customers and the environment.
Ofwat has revealed a spending package of £51 billion (€60.1 billion) over the next five years, of which around one quarter will be dedicated to providing resilient services and a better environment in the face of a growing population... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 16, 2019
Pumps
SLD Pumps & Power has completed a major project at a large wastewater treatment plant near Glasgow in Scotland, enabling critical repairs to be carried out.
The company’s high-capacity pumps diverted millions of litres of wastewater, allowing engineering to inspect worn channels and structures downstream to assess what repairs were needed.
SLD deployed 12 high-capacity... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 12, 2019
Pipelines
UK utility provider Yorkshire Water has awarded Clean and Waste Infrastructure and Customer Focussed Infrastructure frameworks with a combined value of £650 million (€770.4 million).
The £400 million (€474.1 million) Infrastructure Networks framework covers the delivery of infrastructure pipeline projects for both clean and wastewater assets. The £250 million... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 12, 2019
Pumps
British pump manufacturer Atlantic Pumps, part of the Intrax Global Group, has achieved ISO 9001 accreditation.
The ISO standard is the internationally recognised quality management system standard issued to companies that can demonstrate a continual ability to provide strong levels of service and products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
“We are... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 11, 2019
Pipelines
As communities around the world face increasingly severe environmental conditions that can threaten critical pipelines, Sanexen Water has launched a product that could protect them from extreme seismic and flooding events.
The company’s Aqua-Pipe technology has been proven to maintain its integrity and does not rupture during rigorous simulated in-ground earthquake... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 11, 2019
Pumps
Slurry pumps manufacturer GIW Industries has launched the GIW TBC-92 slurry pump for operations in oil sands.
Named for its 92-inch impeller, the pump is the largest and heaviest slurry pump available in the mining industry.
GIW now has pumps in service at all operating Canadian oil sands hydrotransport applications. The TBC-92 is designed to tackle heavy-duty slurry... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 11, 2019
Pumps
The British Pump Manufacturers’ Association (BPMA) has recently signed a reciprocal membership agreement with the UK’s Heating & Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC).
Headquartered in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, the HHIC is the industry voice for the UK domestic heating and hot water industry. It operates 16 working groups covering the full spectrum of technical and... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 10, 2019
Other
A new report from Energy & Utility Skills and Balfour Beatty has called on the water industry to protect the sustainability of its supply chain and workforce.
The whitepaper, titled ‘Two Sides of a Coin’, highlights the vital role of the supply chain in delivering for customers, as well as the risks of failing to address current issues with the procurement process,... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 4, 2019
Pumps
Pumps of all shapes and sizes can be looked upon as the beating hearts of the UK wastewater treatment process, especially when recurring storm events lead to increased volumes of rag and debris entering the system.
This is when specific solids handling capabilities become ever more critical. So get the right pump in the right place at the right time and the expense... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Dec 4, 2019
Other
Swiss water leak detection solutions company Gutermann has released Zonescan NB-IoT, the world’s first water leak detecting noise logger based on Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) to permanently monitor water distribution mains.
To date, successful pilot projects using the Zonescan NB-IoT have been carried out in France, the UK and Australia. The projects reduced... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Nov 28, 2019
Pumps
Wilo subsidiary Wilo USA has acquired the assets of US manufacturer J-Line Pump, doing business as American-Marsh Pumps.
Headquartered in Collierville in the US state of Tennessee, American-Marsh Pumps currently employs 55 people.
“The acquisition of American-Marsh Pumps strengthens our strategic market position in the US, and expands the product portfolio for... [Read More]
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]
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