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Black & Veatch selected to conduct an Investigation Study for sewage treatment works
The Drainage Services Department (DSD) in Hong Kong has requested the study for a sewerage treatment works at South Lantau as part of the Outlying Islands Sewage Stage 2 project.
Geosyntec Consultants acquire Rainwater Recovery Inc
The acquisition of Rainwater Recovery Inc, which focuses on the design of rainwater harvesting and integrated stormwater management systems, marks Geosyntec’s expansion into the water sector
Windesal could provide solution for Kangaroo Island’s power and water needs
Australia’s Kangaroo Island could see its power and water needs met within six months with the installation of a wind-powered desalination plant from Windesal
Aqua Enviro inviting abstracts for 4th European Water and Wastewater Conference
The theme of the 4th European Water and Wastewater (EWWM) Conference is ‘Reducing the Environmental Footprint of the Water Industry’.
Black & Veatch design upgrades for Columbia Regional wastewater treatment plant
The upgrades are designed to improve reliability and reduce energy consumption at the Columbia Regional wastewater treatment plant, which serves more than 100,000 area residents

Ofwat's Final Determination
Claire Young presents an overview of Ofwat's Final Determination process and what it means to you, the customer.
Editorial podcast - 15th January 2010
Claire Young presents a round-up of this weeks news from Working with Water
Editorial podcast - 4th December 2009
Claire Young presents a round-up of this weeks news from Working with Water
Editorial podcast - 27th November 2009
Claire Young presents a round-up of this weeks news from Working with Water

What does the future hold for renewable energy in the Middle East?
We are pleased to announce a new webinar from Renewable Energy Focus in association with the World Future Energy Summit, which addresses the future for renewable energy in the Middle East.
Filtration+Separation Webinar with Elmarco Inc.
The new Filtration+Separation webinar, in association with Elmarco, is free to access. Looking at nanofibers, the webinar will look at the nanofiber formation process, the benefits of nanofibers and the most suitable markets for their use.

Oil and gas: Water treatment in oil and gas production – does it matter?
Water is not normally associated in many people's minds with the production of oil and gas from underground reservoirs. Consequently, with no energy potential or sales value, is its separation, treatment and disposal important? David Robinson discusses issues surrounding the handling of water in the production of oil and gas.
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Process water treatment: Ultrasonic system delivers benefits for resin plant
A Netherlands-based chemicals manufacturer has installed a water treatment system combining ultrasonic microbiological control and corrosion inhibitors, and has reaped environmental and economic benefits.
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Water quality testing in the scientific study of Mexican cave fish
Using a Troll 9500 water quality sonde and Rugged Reader from RS Hydro, a team of scientists from around the globe studied the effect of the aquatic environment on Mexican cave fish
Telemetry breakthrough assists Aberystwyth University study
Peat bogs are unique ecosystems often completely undisturbed by human influences, and are by their very nature often remote and inaccessible. The impact of re-opened paleo channels on the Tregaron Peat Bog region in Wales is currently being monitored and assessed by scientists from Aberystwyth University. The remote location has made long term monitoring via spot sampling costly and inefficient and RS Hydro were approached to provide a solution.

Treating wastewater: Total nitrogen removal at remote sites
Stricter international regulations and growing public awareness are forcing even small, remote wastewater treatment plants to employ efficient treatment, to avoid pollution of neighbouring lakes and rivers. This article explains how things are different for smaller treatment plants.
Bioremediation: Wastewater treatment in diesal power stations
Dealing with the contaminants in the wastewater output of a diesel power plant can be problematical. This article provides an outline of the new developments in a method of bioremediation which can improve the efficiency of the wastewater treatment.
The Tangled Web: Silent Threats & Invisible Enemies
In a 2009 report, MessageLabs Intelligence revealed that an average of 3,618 new Websites per day were identified as harboring malware and other potentially unwanted programs such as spyware and adware.
BIO-CEL®- Mechanical Cleaning Process
Listen and learn about the new BIO-CEL®- Mechanical Cleaning Process developed by MICRODYN-NADIR.