Waste water recycling news articles 
American Water to lower its greenhouse gas emissions per volume of water produced by 16 percent
American Water has set a goal to lower its greenhouse gas emissions per volume of water produced by 16 percent by the year 2017. American Water plans to achieve the 16 percent reduction through a combination of increased pump efficiencies, purchasing cleaner generated energy sources, reducing its fleet, and increasing the use of onsite solar and other alternative energy producing methods. "The water industry has always been a ‘green’ business... [more]
CIWEM and Staffordshire University develop web-based training units
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, CIWEM, is an independent professional body advancing the science and practice of water and environmental management. CIWEM and Staffordshire University have developed a range of web-based tutor-supported training units to roll out during early 2010. These units will contain one or more assignments aligned to CIWEM's Mandatory Competences. The units fit within an existing company str... [more]
Enviro Technology introduces Synspec water-borne hydrocarbon fingerprinting
Traditionally it has been difficult to accurately identify hydrocarbon compounds in water unless they are present at very high levels, such as after a large scale industrial spill. Also, tests have required laboratory work which means there is often a 48-hour timeframe for results. Water utility companies, industry and environmental scientists can now conduct real-time in-situ and remote tests for low-level presence of hydrocarbons in water f... [more]
Solverdi Worldwide wins waste water processing contract and opens Mediterranean Operations
Solverdi Worldwide Ltd has announced a substantial, long-term waste water processing contract. The name of the customer has been withheld at the customer’s request. The first year value of the contract is $1.2 million and requires Solverdi processing equipment be installed by January 31, 2010. “Solverdi has the substantial privilege of signing a five year service contract with an environmental company in the United States. This opens great opp... [more]
GE summit focusses on industrial and municipal water reclamation and reuse
Exploring ways to better protect water natural resource is the goal of a GE Leadership Summit on Water Reuse Solutions, “From Used to Useful.” Leaders from industry, government and academia have gathered at GE’s learning center in Crotonville, N.Y., to discuss the role of water reuse, or recycling, in securing a sustainable water supply for the future. The United Nations has projected that by 2025, approximately 2.8 billion people around the w... [more]
Other Waste water recycling news and reviews
Have say on travellers
TO close the waste recycling site in Ossett and turn it into a nice travellers' site with running hot water is disgusting!
Technology vital to tackling water pollution issues
In the area of waste water treatment, no country other than China has witnessed such rapid environmental progress - especially considering the nation's vast territory - yet much more effort will be required, said a water utility executive.
SCC is turning green
Native plants, recycling bins and compact fluorescent bulbs are a few of the sustainable changes a "green team" of teachers, students and staff members have brought to St. Charles Community College in the past year.
Houstonians make the most of Labor Day
Intermittent showers and a few dark clouds didn't seem to spoil the fun for folks celebrating the last major holiday of the summer at Houston-area parks. Dozens of kids bounced around the playground area and splashed in the jumping water in the fountain area at Discovery Green Park, enjoying the slightly cooler temperatures that rolled in Monday.
Program set to collect unused drugs unveiled
Area law enforcement will serve as collection locations Sept. 25 for unused pharmaceuticals that authorities are trying to keep out of local water supplies.
Electronics disposal service looks to make city greener
More than a truckload's worth of old and non-functional electronics were recycled Aug. 4 in the city hall parking lot. Allen residents helped make the city a little greener this month at the city's quarterly electronic waste collection in the city hall parking lot Aug. 4.
Ground breaking green building in Staffordshire
Work has begun on a new green headquarters for one of the country's major recycling and waste management companies.
Brookline Recycling Corner: How to reduce your garbage
During this latest heat wave and rush of residents moving in and out of Brookline, your Department of Public Works men and women of the Highway and Sanitation Division worked endless hours to keep the streets of Brookline clean.
Clinic to help prep for fall, winter
On Sept. 16, the Wilds is hosting the Muskingum Soil and Water Conservation District's September Backyard/ Homeowner Conservation Clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. at its new Conservation Science Training Center. The clinic is Prep for Fall and Winter and will cover indoor and outdoor composting and attracting wildlife to backyards.
BP aids state's school content
BP, the energy giant responsible for the largest offshore oil spill in history, helped develop the state's framework for teaching more than 6 million students about the environment.
