Day: 20 June 2011

First commercial forward osmosis desalination plant contract awarded

UK-based company, Modern Water plc, has been awarded a contract to build and operate the world's first fully commercial forward osmosis plant.

Plans submitted for Lancashire energy recovery plant

Plans to build a £40M energy recovery plant in Fleetwood, Lancashire have been submitted by Reform Energy and Wyre Waste Recycling.

Brownfield road map explores liability transfer issues

A report which features a road map illustrating the issues for contaminated land liability transfer across Europe has been published.

Disposal authority pilots low cost trade waste service

One of the UK's biggest waste disposal authorities is piloting a 'pay by the load' trade waste service to encourage businesses to recycle more.

Welsh call for more devolved powers on major energy infrastructure

Wales could become a harder place to build large scale wind farms if the Welsh Assembly gets it way.

Taking the heat out

Wastewater is now the largest source of heat leakage in new buildings that are well insulated, but the heat can be recycled, says Frank Rogalla of Aqualia

Bubbling up for major energy savings

Aeration is the most energy-hungry operation in sewage treatment, but a technology new to the UK market has the potential to deliver a step change in aeration efficiency, says Paul Barter, principal process engineer at Hydro International

Getting real with monitoring

A fluctuating population and environmentally sensitive waters posed a challenge for South West Water's suspended solids monitoring. Clive Teobald of Partech Instruments and Helen Richards and Jack Board of South West Water explain

Reducing confusion, time and cost – for everyone involved

As water companies prepare to take responsibility for the problems within private shared sewers, one drainage specialist is developing best practice solutions. Marie-Claire Kidd reports on behalf of UK Drainage Protocol

Main replacement slashes leakage

Over 2,000km of failing Victorian mains have been restored across London, cutting leakage by nearly a quarter. J Murphy & Sons' programme delivery manager for North London, Kieran Starr, reports

Variable approach drives savings in Kildare

Ireland's second largest water treatment facility is benefiting from massive savings on its pumping costs - and reduced wear and tear - thanks to the installation of ABB VSDs

Incertameter plugs Scottish leaks

An innovative new valve technology designed and manufactured in the UK is helping plug leaks in Scotland's water network. The Incertameter is a metering gadget with a smart, low-cost design that is easy to install and highly effective once in place.

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