10 Sep 2024
New technology built at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) that can measure the smallest trace of light beneath the ocean surface has revealed photosynthesis occurring at greater depths than previously believed. The discovery is part of a new international study recently published in Nature Communications that shows how the photosynthetic potential of phytoplankton […]
05 Sep 2024
Wastewater treatment works’ process emissions: optimisation of current processes As the monitoring of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the UK & Irish water industries is increasingly built into regulatory requirements, there is a need to limit the emissions linked with wastewater treatment works’ (WWTWs’) operational practices. The aim of this project was to set out […]
05 Sep 2024
New research suggests that warmer water in rivers and lakes resulting from climate change, along with pollution from sewage and farming are having an even bigger effect on aquatic life than previously thought. Almost half of all fish species and 10% of mammals rely on rivers and lakes for survival but a combination of climate […]
28 Aug 2024
Ofwat and CCW, the consumer body for water, have published the final report from a programme of research into people’s experience of water incidents, including supply interruptions, drinking water quality problems and odour. Key themes that emerged included a lack of customer focus in incident management and inadequate communications. Ofwat also provided suggestions and good […]
28 Aug 2024
New research has been published looking at enhancing microplastic removal from natural water using coagulant aids. Highlights Larger microbeads (1 mm – >250 μm) have >95 % removal; smaller ones (10 – <250 μm) are challenging. Denser microbeads like PVC (1.38 g/cm³) settle better than lighter ones like PE (0.97 g/cm³). PAC (0.4 mmol/L) with 3 mg/L PAM at pH 8 removes […]
21 Aug 2024
UKWIR has published a new report ‘The greenhouse gas emissions of nature-based solutions for wastewater treatment’. Abstract: Using a systematic global literature review, factors were collated that increased or decreased emissions from methane, nitrous oxide and carbon from various typologies of constructed wetland, enhanced septic tank-nature-based solutions (NBS) and stabilisation ponds. Responses were gathered from water […]
20 Aug 2024
Specially developed miniature solar powered devices have been fitted onto birds off the coast of Ynys Môn in Wales, to track their migration and behaviour patterns. Part of the ongoing marine characterization research (MCRP) project led by Menter Môn, the information gathered will help ensure that tidal energy devices within the Morlais scheme are deployed […]
20 Aug 2024
Research published by SOWEC explores how developers of offshore wind could go above and beyond existing mitigations to maximise opportunities for nature while developing green infrastructure projects. Measures that provide habitat for shelter, feeding and spawning can be incorporated within wind turbine foundation options to help enhance biodiversity in the decade ahead as multiple wind […]
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