E Journal
Mar 29, 2022
News
Wastewater Treatment Using Sunlight - Ozone as a Reaction Partner
Chemists at the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis in Rostock discovered the molecular mechanism of a photocatalyst that completely breaks down organic contaminants in wastewater with the help of sunlight.
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Mar 28, 2022
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Public Debate on Water Pollutions "Oversimplified"
The rise of citizen science is placing increasing pressure on water companies to improve their environmental performance and protect river and bathing water quality. The water sector must get better at communicating the challenges of tackling pollution and why there is an urgent need for better collaboration between utilities, government bodies, regulators and customers.
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Mar 28, 2022
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New online module on "Lining with cured-in-place pipes" offers important basic knowledge
The new module "Lining with cured-in-place pipes" is now available for all users of the "E-Learning at Enterprises". UNITRACC wishes you a lot of fun exploring the underground!
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Mar 25, 2022
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Wastewater treatment plants well placed for renewable energy biogas production from food scrap rubbish
For years, wastewater treatment plants have mainly been the destination for what is flushed down the toilet.
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Mar 24, 2022
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Engineering’s gender salary gap closes but imbalance persists
Average salaries for female engineers are broadly equivalent to those of their male colleagues, but women are still under-represented in industry according to The Engineer’s 2022 salary survey.
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Mar 23, 2022
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Why GRP structural relining systems?
Austria-based Amiblu produces and supplies customised solutions for sustainable water management worldwide
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Mar 22, 2022
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Unlocking the Power of Water Data - Q&A
More frequent capture of water supply and distribution data is becoming a must-have for utilities as they strive to build network resilience, improve customer experience and meet regulatory expectations.
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Mar 21, 2022
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Xylem Smart Technology Supports Water Conservation and Delivers Value for Utilities
This years World Water Day, Sensus, a Xylem brand, celebrated the work of our customers globally to drive more value from their water systems using smart utility network technology.
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Mar 17, 2022
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Water Industry "Shifting to Outcome-Based Strategy"
The water sector is moving towards an outcome-focused approach to the way it plans and invests in environmental solutions. That is the view of Phil Higgins, Jacobs head of water, UK & Ireland, who took part in the latest Talking on Water thought-leadership conversation with British Water chief executive Lila Thompson.
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Mar 16, 2022
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Missouri American Water Announces $3 Million Water Main Upgrade in South St. Louis County
Missouri American Water today announced the start of a $3 million project to replace more than 6,200 feet of water main in St. Louis County along Mattis Road between Tesson Ferry Road and Lemay Ferry Road to improve reliability for customers and reduce service disruptions.
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Mar 15, 2022
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Women in engineering increasing, new research finds
Women in engineering make up 16.5 per cent of the engineering workforce according to new research from EngineeringUK, compared to 10.5 per cent in 2010.
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Mar 14, 2022
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Pennsylvania American Water, City of York and York City Sewer Authority Invite Customers to Participate in Telephonic Public Input Hearing on Wastewater System Acquisition
Current and potential future customers can provide input on the company’s application to acquire the system.
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Mar 11, 2022
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White Paper: Water – A Key Consideration in Achieving Net Zero 2050
As the UK lays out ambitious targets to cut carbon and achieve Net Zero in 2050, an essential aspect of the equation is being overlooked: water supply. Some of the new technologies that the country is banking on to transform our carbon fortunes – hydrogen and carbon capture and storage – use considerable amounts of water.
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Mar 10, 2022
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Waterotor Unveils “The Big Cajun,” a 20MW Hybrid Ocean Energy-Generating System
New Clean Tech that Produces Low-Cost Electricity from Slow Moving Water & Wind
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Mar 09, 2022
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Illinois American Water’s Peoria District Constructs New Pump Station; Technology Supports Sustainable and Environmentally-Friendly Operations
llinois American Water’s Peoria District is investing $950,000 to construct a new pump station for the local water system. The new pump station will help move treated drinking water through the complex water distribution system to Bartonville area customers.
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Mar 08, 2022
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Trust and Reputation Help Elite Pipeline Succeed Across Industries
“Nuclear is a specialty niche,” explains Carl Beitner As a contractor, “if you haven’t worked in nuclear, you won't work in nuclear without support. Safety is first and foremost throughout the industry, where even walking is considered working. And to work in nuclear, you must have conscientious, trustworthy employees and a clean record.”
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Mar 07, 2022
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Natural disasters cost world US$280 billion in 2021 — a third more than in 2020
Floods, typhoons, wildfires and earthquakes claimed 9,200 lives in 2021, sounding the alarm bells of a deteriorating climate. Asia Pacific lags the world in disaster insurance, according to a study by Munich Re.
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Mar 04, 2022
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West Virginia American Water Receives Rate Order from Public Service Commission
In an order entered on February 24, 2022, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) approved a request to establish new water and wastewater rates for West Virginia American Water customers.
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Mar 03, 2022
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Modelling London’s 25km super sewer
Thames Tideway’s Peter Vale explains how his firm has harnessed existing technology to digitise and automate wastewater network systems during wholesale upgrades to London’s ageing sewer infrastructure.
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Mar 02, 2022
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City of Lincoln Looks to Penetron for Durable Concrete in New Wastewater Plant
Construction of the modernized and expanded wastewater treatment plant in Lincoln, Illinois was completed in February 2022. Final plant commissioning by the City of Lincoln is now in progress. PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline concrete admixture, was used to protect key concrete components from the aggressive environment due to the effluent and extend the service life of the plant.
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Mar 01, 2022
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Rehabilitation for the 21st century
It has been almost 50 years since the first pipeline CIPP (Cured-In-Place-Pipe) renovation lining systems were introduced to the market by Eric Wood the inventor of the Insituform Process. During that time there have been various incarnations of the technology from hot water cured through assisted ambient cure and light cure systems.
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Feb 28, 2022
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SA Water to Begin 34 km Renewal Project
SA Water is setting up for the major renewal of 34km of pipeline from Morgan to Whyalla, in South Australia.
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Feb 24, 2022
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Amazon EcoVistas to guide sustainable dam siting
Researchers in the US have published a study detailing Amazon EcoVistas, a new computational tool for guiding sustainable dam siting to protect ecosystem services.
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Feb 23, 2022
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Two New Pipelines for SA
SA Water is commencing installation of two new water mains in South Australia as part of the utility’s $155 million four-year water main management program.
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Feb 22, 2022
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Why the cost of water in San Diego has blown past L.A., according to a new report
Critics question costly investments in desalination given declining consumer demand. Supporters say long-term investments will bolster the region against future drought.
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