Market for Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Will Approach $25 Billion Next Year

A common misunderstanding over water fittings regulations in the UK is creating confusion over clean water equipment compliance and specification, and could be a barrier to innovation, says Paul Carrington, managing director, Aquacheck Engineering.

TURBOdesign1 was introduced at ANDRITZ for hydraulic development of a new vertical line shaft pump. This type of pump is typically used for irrigation and the cooling water supply to thermal power plants.

Today, more sustainable, and climate-friendly technologies are needed to meet the increased demand while continuing to pursue the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Hydropower is the only renewable energy capable of generating electricity on a large scale.

The UK managing director of technology and business consultancy Isle, Karyn Georges, has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Fellowship, the Institute’s highest membership grade.

Mark Fletcher, global water leader at Arup and an Arup Fellow, has been announced as British Water’s new chair. The appointment was announced at the trade association’s annual general meeting on 28 July 2022 and comes as Chris Loughlin steps down from the role.

One of the UK water sector’s ‘rising stars’ has called on the industry to find new ways to attract young talent in order to tackle urgent social and environmental challenges. That was the message of the latest Water Action Platform webinar from technology consultancy Isle – which sought to uncover the views of younger people coming into the water sector, delve into the challenges they face, as well as celebrate their achievements across the world.