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More than 80 water and wastewater utilities worldwide have set net-zero and climate-neutrality targets.[1] These utilities are leading the decarbonization of the water sector with strategies that optimize operations while cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A new paper from global water technology company Xylem, Net Zero: The Race We All Win, shows how water managers are reducing their emissions and making infrastructure more resilient to climate change.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the availability of a new Parts Kits Brochure for more than two dozen pumps and circulators. The set of solutions covered includes all Design Envelope pumps (Permanent Magnet Motors, Intelligent Vertical Multi-stage and Intelligent Variable Speed), EVERCOOL Booster systems and select models of Fire Pumps and circulators.

British Water have produced a downloadable guide to help engineering and construction professionals applying the CIRIA sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) manual. To mark the launch of the How to Guide, the trade association hosted an author-led webinar proving an overview and insight into how the guidance can be practically applied.

Waste water has significant potential for resource recovery, making it a key contributor to reaching a circular economy. EurEau, ESPP and other partners highlight why in a series of new factsheets.

Global water utilities account for approximately 2 percent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – the equivalent of the world’s shipping industry. And this figure is set to spiral as utilities work towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal of universal access to water and sanitation by 2030.

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has made available a new report for the dairy sector that includes valuable and practical operational information for engineers. The report entitled ‘How to improve production yield in the dairy industry: an applications guide’, is essential reading for anyone tasked with delivering cost efficiencies in this challenging sector.

Following updates to the Ecodesign Directive in July this year, which revised the regulations governing the energy efficiency requirements of new electric motors, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has published an easy-to-use reference explaining the implications for motor users.

A new guide from water monitoring specialist Rivertrace examines the controversial subject of wastewater discharges and their potential environmental impact. The guide covers the MARPOL regulations controlling discharges from exhaust gas cleaning systems, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system bleed off, bilge water treatment and tank washing systems.

With 650,000 continually updated and reliable pump forecasts market research can be the basis for strategic planning and sales management. In the past market reports have been a minor tool viewed yearly.

Cowan Dynamics announces the release of their newly expanded brochure for the E2HR Series, Electro-Hydraulic Rotary Valve Actuator. The electro-hydraulic actuator combines the best of both worlds of electric actuators and hydraulic actuators for control valve automation.