LATEST BLOGS
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Why do motors fail? 25/04/2018 Pump motors can run for half a century if they are properly maintained, writes Dave Hawley
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Invasive species and hitchhikers. Are you bio-secure? 04/04/2018 Freshwater invasive non-native species cost the industry millions each year but there are a number of steps big and small...
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Mapping the need for sanitation and investment 14/03/2018 The use of flow diagrams is allowing WaterAid teams to focus water industry innovation and investment on the urban areas...
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The unexpected environmental consequences of leakage reduction 23/02/2018 Reducing leakage is a priority for water utilities across the UK, but stemming the leaks might have unexpected environmental...
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Automation: the key to unlock energy efficiency 21/02/2018 Huge energy savings can be made by controlling pumps and other equipment using variable speed drives and automation, writes...
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Don’t keep droning on - the industry must continue to innovate 06/02/2018 The expansion in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) - commonly known as drones - has been remarkable over the last...
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The Emerging Era of Wastewater Valuables 31/01/2018 Techniques for resource recovery from wastewater could usher in a new era of recycling, re-use and public awareness for the...
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Out of Order 04/12/2017 With women and girls across the globe still waiting for access to basic sanitation, western-style sewers are probably not...
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Analytics and Asset Management 21/11/2017 The water companies that have been most effective in this AMP period are those that have combined asset management and...
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Combined Sewer Overflows – Better by Design 21/11/2017 CSO screens play a vital role in meeting European environmental regulations, and despite the UK leaving the EU, their design...
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Why asset management matters 01/11/2017 Keeping a detailed asset inventory at a treatment works is a must, and is the first step towards an effective asset...
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The Next Generation of Sludge Dewatering 12/10/2017 The established equipment for dewatering sludge all comes with various pros and cons, but technology is now evolving for the...
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Collaborating on Professional Excellence 11/10/2017 A new partnership between Energy & Utility Skills and the Institute of Water is to help drive forward the skills agenda...
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Nutrient imbalance in wastewater 11/10/2017 Keeping carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in the right ratio can be a challenge at wastewater plants, but help is at hand
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Reducing harmonics with passive filters or active front-end drives 10/10/2017 Harmonics in the electrical systems of operators can be addressed by front-end drives or passive filters, with each having...
Bloggers >
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Maureen Gaines's Blog Maureen Gaines I'm Editor of Water & Effluent Treatment News, the only journal to focus on the water industry's supply chain.
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Chris Day's Blog Chris Day
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Keith Hayward's Blog Keith Hayward
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Expert View John Lear Technical Director, Biological Preparations Ltd
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Alec Erskine's blog Alec Erskine Senior Principal Consultant, MWH
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Insight Dr Jannis Wenk Lecturer in Water Science and Engineering, University of Bath
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Expert View Martin Richardson Water Framework Manager, Drives & Controls, ABB Ltd
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Insight Guy Ledger Business Development Director, Atkins
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Opinion Dr Phil Aldous Director of Water, Thomson Ecology
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Insight Professor Peter Jarvis Professor of Water Science and Technology, Cranfield Water Science Institute