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Plastic pollution – what was the tipping point? 20/06/2018 Despite years of research, news stories concerning plastics and the pollution of the marine and water environment have...
Operational Records Key for WWTPs' Long-Term Goals 02/05/2018 Good data on the performance of treatment plants is important not only for meeting quality standards in the present, but in...
Why do motors fail? 25/04/2018 Pump motors can run for half a century if they are properly maintained, writes Dave Hawley
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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