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15.01.2024
Recycled water can create sustainable food production
In many parts of the world there is a shortage of drinking water. Drinking water is also used to irrigate crops and for various industrial processes. This is neither sustainable nor efficient. Therefore, a new research project has been initiated at Mälardalen University, Sweden, to create effective methods to transform industrial process water and wastewater into a valuable resource for food production.
mehr12.01.2024
Singapore: tunnelling for sewage superhighway completed
Milestone for the epoch-making "Deep Tunnel Sewerage System" (DTSS) project in Singapore: the five contractors have completed tunnelling works for the second construction phase of the gigantic sewer pipe system.
mehr10.01.2024
A holistic approach to HDD project management
Maxibor Australia chief executive officer (CEO) Rodney O’Meley spoke to Trenchless Australasia on minimising risk and optimising outcomes for stakeholders in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects.
mehr08.01.2024
Research and innovation key to addressing water challenges
Unprecedented concern and curiosity from the public about the water environment, resources and infrastructure signals the need to change the way research and innovation initiatives are communicated.
mehr05.01.2024
Norwegian City takes bold actions towards water stewardship
InfoTiles has been selected to deliver our water platform managing data from smart water meters in partnership with NTE and Altibox in Norway’s third largest municipality, Trondheim.
mehr03.01.2024
Digitalisation is transforming approaches to asset management
Data forms the foundation of advanced asset management – a foundation that must be laid by water companies now to unlock its full potential, writes Matthew Kennedy, global product manager for water loss at Xylem, ahead of the WWT Asset Management Conference.
mehr22.12.2023
UNITRACC Module "Lining with Spirally-Wound Pipes with Stationary Winding Machine without Reinforcement Made of Metal or Plastic" (Renovation: CIPP)
100 % remote & flexible! Introducing the new UNITRACC e-learning module about lining with spiral wound pipes with stationary winding machine without reinforcement made of metal or plastic! This module is part of the CIPP course about lining techniques.
mehr21.12.2023
Leveraging collective strengths to achieve water resilience
COP28 is approaching, and the summit is urging the private sector to commit to bolder climate and net zero action. A new report shows that when it comes to the water sector, advanced tools to support carbon goals are already delivering results, writes Ian Thompson, managing director, Xylem UK & Ireland.
mehr20.12.2023
Penetron Provides Concrete Waterproofing Solution To Help Ohio Facility Meet EPA Water Quality Guidelines
The November 2023 commissioning of the upgraded Lake Loramie wastewater treatment plant in Sidney, Ohio, enabled the city to meet state environmental regulations and increase treatment capacity. PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline waterproofing concrete admixture, was used to protect the plant’s concrete tanks and treatment structures from the aggressive environment of the wastewater – and substantially extend the service life of the plant.
mehr15.12.2023
Major wastewater projects instrumental to Rob Carr’s success
Microtunnelling contractor Rob Carr is continuing to make a name for itself in the industry following the ongoing success the company is having with its works at Urban Utilities’ Breakfast Creek Sewer Upgrade in Brisbane, and Water Corporation’s Quinns Main Sewer Project in Western Australia.
mehr13.12.2023
Envirosight’s Vehicle Build Center Completes 100th Mobile Sewer Inspection Unit
EVANS CITY, PA- Envirosight’s Vehicle Build Center recently celebrated its 100th vehicle build-out, a milestone that arrived sooner than originally anticipated.
mehr08.12.2023
Co-ordinated action needed now to avoid sky-rocketing water & wastewater costs
It is nothing new that the pipeline network has a huge backlog in Norway. There will soon be a doubling and tripling of water and sewage charges to clear the backlog.
mehr06.12.2023
LeakNavigator saves millions of litres of water
The UK’s largest water and wastewater company, Thames Water, has selected Ovarro’s end-to-end service LeakNavigator to deliver a three-year leakage reduction contract, writes Tony Gwynne, global leakage solutions director at Ovarro.
mehr04.12.2023
Water loss reduction initiative expands to Mexico
In an effort to combat water loss, a global collaboration involving organizations from the UK, US, and Mexico is launching a long-term project in Querétaro, Mexico. Utilizing actionable AI, the initiative aims to manage and conserve water resources across 350km of pipelines, addressing a critical issue in a region suffering from droughts.
mehr01.12.2023
TBM on site for Melbourne CBD sewer upgrades
A microtunnel boring machine (TBM) has arrived on Elizabeth Street to help deliver one of the biggest upgrades to Melbourne CBD’s sewer network in more than a century.
mehr29.11.2023
Shedding light on evaporation
Researchers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change our understanding of evaporation, a ubiquitous process in our environment. They found that under certain conditions, light can directly cause evaporation without the need for heat, and it does so even more efficiently than heat.
mehr27.11.2023
NEW UNITRACC Construction Site Documentation: "Rehabilitation of a DN 400 Concrete Gravity Sewer with a SAERTEX-LINER® MULTI over a Length of 69 m" (CIPP)
New construction site documentation in the renovation section of the e-learning platform: Rehabilitation of a DN 400 concrete gravity sewer with CIPP lining using SAERTEX-LINER® MULTI, type S+ Standard. The objective of this rehabilitation measure was to enhance the structural integrity and restore the impermeability of the old sewer. This digital learning unit was developed with contributions from the renowned manufacturer SAERTEX multiCom GmbH.
mehr24.11.2023
Tracto grundoram supports sewer replacement at coastal town
Budleigh Salterton is a popular and picturesque seaside town situated within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located at the start of the stunning Jurassic Coast; a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for its outstanding rocks, fossils and land forms; it is a year-round tourist destination.
mehr22.11.2023
Interflow’s sustainability strategy
Having been in business for 86 years, Interflow has proven it knows a thing or two about longevity. Right now, that requires an all-encompassing sustainability strategy, as Richard McCarthy, Interflow’s executive general manager southern region, explained.
mehr20.11.2023
Mastering public sector challenges together
An interview with Managing Director Robert Ristow
mehr17.11.2023
Tractebel and Aurecon forge strategic partnership to revolutionize dam projects in Queensland, Australia
Tractebel and Aurecon form a strategic alliance to revolutionize dam projects in Queensland, Australia, combining their global expertise and local knowledge to meet the rising demand for dam upgrades.
mehr15.11.2023
HDD to help Monarto pipeline project
SA Water will use horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to assist in installing a section of pipe underneath the Melbourne to Adelaide rail corridor.
mehr13.11.2023
Neom’s sustainable water solutions with renewable desalination
Saudi Arabia’s visionary city, Neom, is leading the way in sustainable water solutions with the construction of a desalination plant powered entirely by renewable energy.
mehr10.11.2023
Adept delivers on Geelong infrastructure project
Adept Civil Group has successfully delivered on a sewer reticulation extension project at the Charlemont Rise estate.
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