Day: 1 May 2002

Conditional acceptance for re-use in USA

WEDECO AG reports that its US subsidiary - Wedeco-Ideal Horizons Inc, of Vermont - is the first UV company to have received a 'conditional acceptance' in the US for its TAK55 UV disinfection system for for wastewater re-use.

Getting the best out of poor resources

Colin Reith of Memcor Ltd, outlines the key role which continuous microfiltration plays in keeping costs down and efficiency high in the treatment of potable water, industrial water pre-treatment and wastewater recycling.

Wastewater recovery key to high resistance

Ian Crossley, Chief Engineer of Zenon, Ontario, Canada has been involved with water treatment plant design and construction for over three decades. He looks back on his career and the rise in the use of membrane technology.

Reducing effluent discharge

Developing a closed system for the treatment of industrial wastewater is a worthy but unrealistic goal. John Smith at Water Management looks at some more viable alternatives

There is plenty in the pipe

An assessment of the works in progress Scottish Water has taken on

Optimism over SW challenge

Chief executive of Scottish Water Jon Hargreaves gives WWT's Norrie Hunter an exclusive interview to discuss the company's planning and investment strategies for the next ten years

Site surveys in the Highlands

IETG explains the benefits of telemetry controlled flow monitoring

Site surveys in the Highlands

Monitoring and maintaining assets dispersed over a large and remote area is a particular problem in northern Scotland. Hyder Consulting's Gareth Jones discusses the response

Sharpening up the skills sector

In March this year, Lantra was launched as the government-recognised Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the environmental and land-based sector. Louise McCarthy, Lantra, explores how education, training and skills development are at the heart of sustainable development.

Advances in waste management

With over 30 years experience in waste management, ISO 14001-accredited Advanced Treatment Technology is focusing on helping waste producers reduce their reliance on landfill and minimise their costs of disposal, while maintaining the highest environmental standards. Chairman, Hugh Hoather, explains how

Taking the strain out of waste

Current legislation that must be adhered to in the disposal of waste materials, is complex enough to catch out even the most organised company. In response to this, OSS Group has developed environmental audits which bring the solution to the customer and take the strain out of waste management.

Spreading the word

Set up initially for local companies in Renfrewshire, the Renfrewshire Economic Environmental Forum (REEF) is a virtual environmental club which now attracts members from Glasgow, other areas of Scotland, and as far away as Liverpool.

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