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Tri-Tech Holding wins US$3.7 million Build-Transfer contract
Tri-Tech Holding will construct a residential solid waste sanitary landfill for Xinle City in the Hebei province, transferring ownership to Xinle City when the project is completed
Thames Water to spend £25 million over the next five years to stop basements flooding with sewage
Properties in West London will benefit from more than 600 pumping systems to protect the worst-affected properties, while a larger sewer network is researched and designed
National Association of Water Companies to address Congressional leaders
The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) Annual Report to Congressional Leaders involved scheduled meetings with elected officials on Capitol Hill
Siemens Water Technologies signs 10-year contract with Walt Disney World Resort
Siemens will provide sanitising technology, monitoring and onsite services for the pools, fountains and theme parks at Walt Disney World’s 165 recreation sites in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
HRH The Duke of Gloucester supporting series of flood lectures from the Inter-institutional Group
In the series of public lectures, experts from the UK and abroad will explore the impact of the UK’s growing flood risk on the built environment

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.

The Working with Water interview: David Waggonner – Rebuilding New Orleans
Working with Water spoke with David Waggonner, principal at Waggonner & Ball Architects, about the importance of integrating water into the city structure of New Orleans. Leading the rebuild of the water damaged city is a challenge – not only must lessons be learned from existing and temporary infrastructure and political failures, but successful processes elsewhere in the world must be integrated with the uniqueness of New Orleans.
Managing infrastructure: Choosing materials for large diameter mains
Christophe Salles of Borealis AG takes us through the decision making process behind selecting the right material for large diameter water distribution mains, considering life cycle costing and installation costs.
Managing infrastructure: Deep tunnel breakthrough for sewer project
Nearly a mile long and 40 metres below ground, a key section of Belfast’s deepest tunnel was completed earlier this year, boosting Northern Ireland Water’s efforts to tackle river pollution and reduce flooding.
Filtration technology: Using filters to meet suspended solids consents
The challenges of changing regulations and standards can mean difficult situations for water companies. As new discharge limits and controls come into force, traditional treatments can become redundant. Severn Trent Services explain how they have been using filtration technology to meet the challenges.

Bypass pumping considerations
With significant state funding being allocated for wastewater and drinking infrastructure improvements throughout the US, there will be a need to temporarily divery water flows during construction improvements. With the demand for bypass pumping systems set to grow, Del Ritz discusses how to implement a successful bypass operation.
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.