Nine tips for reducing wastewater treatment plant energy use

19.12.2022 -

Within the water treatment industry, aeration processes consume the most energy. However, costs for electricity are continuing to rise, even for large customers that are accustomed to negotiating lower than average prices. Reviewing current processes and taking advantage of some modern technology are just two ways to potentially reduce running costs.

Severn Trent Installs Reliable Oil-Free Screw Blowers from Atlas Copco in Six Water Treatment Plants

21.06.2017 -

Severn Trent Water has chosen to install reliable and energy efficient ZS oil-free rotary screw blowers from Atlas Copco at six of its water treatment plants in the UK. This forms part of a major infrastructure refurbishment program, including upgrades to its Rapid Gravity Filters (RGF) processes installations that require low pressure air for sand de-scouring duties.

Water Sector Must Prioritise Supply Chain Resilience

26.05.2022 -

The importance of supply chain resilience in the water sector was the overarching message from Baroness Brown, speaking at a British Water reception held at the House of Lords this week. The reception, now in its 15th year, was hosted by Baroness Brown of Cambridge, chair of the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee.