Grist

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Humanity is messing with the Earth’s “salt cycle,” with potentially dangerous consequences for drinking water supplies, crop production, and ecosystems. It’s the first time that scientists have documented the extent to which humans have changed the salt content of the land, water, and air across the globe.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 22, 2021

Since an early age, we have been unintentionally addicted to soft drinks without knowing about their potential hazards. We have seen that many people are talking about stop drinking sodas and replace them with water or smoothies with time. Why you should not drink a soft drink comes with several serious points.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

For many people, they don’t need to think much about their water. All they have to do is turn on the faucet and the water is there, ready to be used. But, what if you’re trying to be more independent or are too far away to connect to the mains water supply? These waste products can cause a number of health issues.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2022

Morrison Water Services, a part of M Group Services’ Water Division, is working in partnership with Yorkshire Water to deliver a drinking water spray lining programme, believed to be the first of its kind across the water sector in AMP7. Before spray lining. … and after.

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The Environmental Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The water crisis in Jackson has been (rightly so) dominating the news of late, but the stark reality is that such water crises will become regular occurrences unless climate change and an aging water infrastructure aren’t suitably addressed. Louis, Dallas and other Southern areas suffering historic rains.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Launched by CGI and the UNFCCC, the Sustainability Exploration Environmental Data Science ( SEEDS ) programme is described as “an exciting research initiative to challenge the thinking and practice around sustainability, provide predictive analysis and viable solutions to tackle this critical issue.”

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

UKWIR (UK Water Industry Research) is now seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from expert partners or consortiums “able to deliver targeted research projects tackling the biggest issues facing the water sector.” Our projects are informed by the input of water companies, academia, and other stakeholders.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Water Fittings Regulation 4 compliant valves in production at Aquacheck Engineering’s manufacturing facility in Rochdale, Lancashire. Safeguarding water supplies and helping utilities and other clients protect public health is a top priority for manufacturers of water network fittings and components.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Pioneering Water Innovation: How Hydropanels are Reshaping our Approach to Water Scarcity Harnessing sunlight and air, hydropanel technology offers an innovative solution to global water scarcity. What’s more, they offer the potential for water independence. What is the working principle behind hydropanels?

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Technology Sustainability Resilience Innovation 74

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

TasWater is the water and sewage utility for the island state of Tasmania in Australia. It is responsible for providing drinking water and collecting and treating sewage across the state. HRS provided me a with a reference, and after that and a performance test, we were happy to go with the HRS product.”.

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Waste Waste 241

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2022

Despite their small size, they have a destructive impact on the global ecosystem, as they are consumed by marine life and eventually become part of the food we eat, the water we drink and even the air we breathe. The microplastics problem also causes serious issues for our drains and sewers.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 5, 2020

A collaborative technical focus group has been set up by British Water to find new ways to reduce levels of micropollutants in wastewater. The group, which comprises British Water members, had its first meeting in February and will meet again in May. Information on new developments will be shared with the rest of the industry.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

500 key frontline workers to take part in first round of four days of action Trade union group Unite confirmed on 9 November that its 500-strong Scottish Water membership will take its first round of strike action after talks with the public body ended in failure. The proposed system is being tied to the 2023 pay offer.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 5, 2023

Trace contaminants in both drinking water and wastewater pose significant challenges to operators. As governments, activists and consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental and health impacts of micropollutants in water sources, the sector needs to respond quickly and reliably.

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Plastics Health Innovation Agriculture 130

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

They are thermally stable and repel oils and water with impressive surface tension levelling properties. Given their wide field of application, all kinds of sites can be impacted by PFAS and potentially pose a risk to water bodies or drinking water supplies. Some of these are listed in the image caption, opposite.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

GenX contaminants bind to the Puraffinity material like lego bricks as water flows past. GenX chemicals are both toxic and highly persistent and have been found in drinking water, surface water and seawater across the world. They are not currently removed effectively in water treatment works.”.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 10, 2022

A delicate operation to remove nine ageing car wrecks which had been dumped in a Paisley reservoir has been hailed a success by utility Scottish Water. While the reservoir has never been used for the supply of drinking water, local residents had raised their concerns when the cars were uncovered during the dry weather last year.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A group at The University of Texas at Austin has created a hydrogel tablet that they say can rapidly purify contaminated water. One tablet can disinfect a litre of river water and make it suitable for drinking in an hour or less. Today, the primary way to purify water is to boil or pasteurize it.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The many ways of running water service has enhanced our lives as a species are seemingly countless. From drinking to bathing to a litany of household chores, having access to this essential liquid is a major key to our survival. Know How to Identify Hard Water. Know Where to Turn for Help. Know What to Expect Next.

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Education 150

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 15, 2021

An IAEA mission leader inspects tanks containing contaminated water on the site in 2015 (image credit: IAEA Imagebank , CC BY-SA 2.0 He described the discharge as “an unavoidable issue” in the process of decommissioning the plant. On 13 April Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced a decision to initiate ocean dumping.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Plans by Southern Water to build a £600 million desalination plant in the New Forest have come under fire from conservationists and other local groups. If completed, it will extract salt water from the Solent and discharge brine back into the sea. ” He also raised the issue of potential algae build-ups.

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GreenBiz

JULY 6, 2021

Provide access to clean water. Access to clean water is fundamental for human health and communities when it comes to food security, peace processes, human rights and good education. billion people around the world don’t have access to safely managed drinking water services and over half the global population lack safe sanitation.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 23, 2022

According to the latest edition of the United Nations World Water Development Report published by UNESCO, the vast potential of groundwater, and the need to manage it sustainably, can no longer be overlooked. UNESCO launched the latest edition of the report at the opening ceremony of the 9th World Water Forum on 21 March in Dakar, Senegal.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 6, 2021

Waste: an environmental justice issue we should be talking about. Remember when Flint, Michigan garnered international attention because water in the city was making people sick ? And while Flint gained attention because of its failing infrastructure, there are places where water and sewage infrastructure is absent.

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Ditch Bottled Water: Most of us buy bottled water because it is convenient and let’s face it, it does taste better compared to water from the tap. Plastic water bottles are causing a massive environmental issue as they’re dumped in our oceans and left to sit in landfills around the world. But at what price?

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Plastics Biodegradable Health Law 221

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

O’Callaghan said: “The Brave Blue World premiere saw a unique and diverse gathering of friends, new and old, come together to unite around a common goal – to use the power of storytelling to drive positive change in water. It’s a strategic national security issue for every country on this planet.”.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

A complex water quality challenge is on the horizon for utilities as more becomes known about micro-pollutants, customers acquire the means to carry out analysis at the kitchen tap and the downward pressure on cost remains. It’s breaking down our paradigms of how we would previously regulate water,” he says.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 11, 2023

The SEJ is a 1,500-strong membership organization dedicated to “more and better coverage of environment-related issues.” Attendees have a choice of nearly a dozen beat dinners on April 21, each of which acts as a chance to discuss a particular environmental or journalistic issue.

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Grist

JUNE 2, 2023

One of his many duties was to help oversee the municipal drinking water supply, a responsibility he took seriously. The state had identified a class of chemicals linked to cancer called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” in Stuart’s drinking water supply.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Severn Trent says its Farm to Tap scheme, which aims to mitigate the impact of pesticide run off on water quality, has seen its most successful year to date, with no metaldehyde water quality failures at its treatment works. Metaldehyde is difficult and expensive to remove from water, but exceedances can be prevented.

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Low Impact

AUGUST 26, 2021

Now, when we say individual benefits , we think: a sustainable, more holistic approach to sanitation (‘humanure’, liquid fertilizer) saving drinking water a higher level of residential independence (mobile homes) aerobic composting means no greenhouse gas emissions. SAVING DRINKING WATER. The results?

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Home Energy Monitoring Waste Waste Energy Monitor 97

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It is widely understood that human activity is having a severe negative impact on natural ecosystems all over the world, and only with greater investment in analysis and remedial action can these issues be addressed. The applications of stable isotope analysis for nitrate analysis are manifold.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

To combat this issue, international agreements, such as the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, finalized in 2001, have been established to control and phase out the production and use of these hazardous chemicals. EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water.” April 12, 2023. 4] Phillis, M., “EPA

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Organic Pollution Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 147

Grist

JUNE 16, 2022

Even if you forget what “PFAS” stands for, it may be an environmental issue that’s close to your heart. PFAS began sparking health concerns after scientists found they were bioaccumulating – building up in soils, drinking water, and even livestock.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The EA regulates the use of sludge made up of processed sewage solids, industrial effluent, and surface water run-off, which is sold to farmers by water companies and spread on agricultural land as a fertiliser. Increasingly we know that they’re in the air we breathe, the food we eat and liquids we drink.

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Microplastics Soil Health Agriculture 130

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

The reputational and financial risks of the mismanagement of water and wastewater systems is the subject of a new report published today (17 June). The document, ‘Process water and wastewater treatment in the food industry’, points to the vast volumes of water used in food and beverage production and urges companies to do more to offset risk.

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U.S. Green Technology

JULY 23, 2020

Providing people with clean drinking water isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. As environmental issues become a more pressing concern, researchers have to think about not just purifying water, but also doing so sustainably. The post Solar Water Purifier Providing Access to Clean Water appeared first on U.S.

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