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USU Study Looks at Water Main Break Rates in the U.S. and Canada
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/usu-study-looks-at-water-main-break-rates-in-the-u-s-and-canada
Report Highlights Correlation Between Material and Diameter2024-03-27T05:55:00ZUnitraccNewsUpdate BE-21: New Material in Course and Modules on Trenchless Pipe Installation
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/update-be-21-new-material-in-course-and-modules-on-trenchless-pipeline-construction
Online training on the topic of pipeline installation in civil engineering: Trenchless technology for underground drainage construction can be a resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, time-saving, and cost-effective alternative to open cut methods. The UNITRACC e-learning course "Utility Tunnelling" has been enhanced with additional technical and visual elements related to sewer and pipeline construction, specifically in pipe jacking and microtunnelling.Jasamin Teuchler2024-03-25T23:00:00ZUnitraccNewsA superior HDD offering
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Building on its relationships with leading horizontal directional drilling companies, TRACTO Australia has delivered three new rigs to operator Superior HDD. 2024-03-22T05:40:00ZUnitraccNewsNew portable water filtration technology could improve access to clean drinking water worldwide
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/new-portable-water-filtration-technology-could-improve-access-to-clean-drinking-water-worldwide
The University of Texas at Austin has developed an injectable water filtration system with the aim to aid the over two billion people worldwide who are without clean drinking water. Jon Excell2024-03-20T05:55:00ZUnitraccNewsGlobal Student Innovation Challenge Calls on Next-Generation Leaders to Tackle Water Security
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/global-student-innovation-challenge-calls-on-next-generation-leaders-to-tackle-water-security
High School and University Students Worldwide Invited to Expand Water Access and Community Resilience Houston Spencer2024-03-18T06:00:00ZUnitraccNewsNew water treatment wins Prestigious Award
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Introducing a advancement in water treatment, developed by Cardiff University researchers in collaboration with Origin Aqua, the FreeOxTM technology has garnered acclaim by winning a prestigious challenge award at the World Water Tech Innovation Summit. This single-step process not only has the potential to substantially decrease chlorine usage in tap water but also addresses various issues associated with traditional chlorine treatment methods.2024-03-15T06:10:00ZUnitraccNewsSatellite-based river monitoring technique could provide early warning of flooding
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/satellite-based-river-monitoring-technique-could-provide-early-warning-of-flooding
A satellite-based method for monitoring the flow of rivers from orbit could provide a valuable early warning system for flood risk, University of Glasgow researchers have claimed.Jon Excell2024-03-13T05:55:00ZUnitraccNewsRevitalising infrastructure with HDD
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Through the use of horizontal directional drilling, TasWater is delivering a new sewer pipeline to improve sewer and stormwater transfer capacity in Launceston, Tasmania. 2024-03-11T05:45:00ZUnitraccNewsPicking up the pace on climate action: Building momentum from COP28
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/picking-up-the-pace-on-climate-action-building-momentum-from-cop28
At the halfway point of the Paris Agreement, the legally binding international treaty on climate action, average global temperatures are already hitting 1.8°C above pre-industrial levels and future projections are stark. At COP28 in December, we could not escape the reality that progress is significantly off track. 2024-03-06T06:05:00ZUnitraccNewsLuminescent sensor detects ‘forever chemical’ pollution in water
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/luminescent-sensor-detects-2018forever-chemical2019-pollution-in-water-1
Researchers in the UK and Germany have developed a new approach for detecting pollution from ‘forever chemicals’ in water through luminescence.Jon Excell2024-03-01T06:00:00ZUnitraccNewsAnglian Water expands transformative AI technology trial
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/anglian-water-expands-transformative-ai-technology-trial
Following the successful pilot of its digital asset management technology with Anglian Water, Norwegian digital analytics company InfoTiles is embarking on an expanded proof of concept programme.2024-02-26T06:00:00ZUnitraccNewsRemote pump monitoring helps aquaculture farmer work more effectively
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/remote-pump-monitoring-helps-aquaculture-farmer-work-more-effectively
NLN Farms, located near the coastal town of Chocowinity, North Carolina, needed to transfer water from four aquaculture ponds to a nearby reservoir. The farm selected Xylem's Godwin CD100 dewatering pump for the job, with Field Smart Technology, which enables real-time monitoring and control of the pump from a smartphone.2024-02-23T05:55:00ZUnitraccNewsProgress continues with NZ flood recovery
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Following the devastating flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, Watercare is acknowledging the ongoing recovery efforts one year on.2024-02-21T05:45:00ZUnitraccNewsGlobal cyber challenges need global solutions: How utilities are becoming cyber-savvy
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Our panel of international experts examines how utilities can embrace a global outlook when it comes to security.Houston Spencer2024-02-19T06:00:00ZUnitraccNewsIndiana utility uses Xylem’s smart water technology to remotely manage operations
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/indiana-utility-uses-xylem2019s-smart-water-technology-to-remotely-manage-operations
The Silver Creek Water Corporation in southern Indiana manages millions of gallons of water, over hilly terrain, for 20,000 people. Over several decades, the utility has deployed technology from Xylem’s Sensus brand to remotely manage meters, prevent water loss and save costs. These smart digital solutions enable the utility to detect issues before customers are even aware of them.Houston Spencer2024-02-16T06:05:00ZUnitraccNewsMaximise HDD accuracy with combined guidance technologies
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/maximise-hdd-accuracy-with-combined-guidance-technologies
As the underground grows more crowded, the industry is under pressure to deliver highly accurate installations through a web of existing infrastructure. 2024-02-14T06:00:00ZUnitraccNews Green hydrogen from distillery wastewater
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/green-hydrogen-from-distillery-wastewater
In a new study, scientists at Heriot-Watt University have discovered a sustainable method to produce green hydrogen, a type of renewable fuel, using wastewater from the distilling industry. This new approach not only addresses the global challenge of water scarcity but also offers a promising solution for the sustainable production of clean energy.2024-02-12T09:25:00ZUnitraccNewsSpring survey moves innovation strategy forward
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/spring-survey-moves-innovation-strategy-forward
The UK water sector should give more focus to the themes of delivering resilient infrastructure systems and protecting and enhancing natural systems, according to a survey about the UK 2050 Water Innovation Strategy. 2024-02-09T06:00:00ZUnitraccNewsRecycling wastewater for sustainable agriculture
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/recycling-wastewater-for-sustainable-agriculture
Drinking water scarcity is a global issue, including in Sweden, where it’s also used for crop irrigation and various industrial operations. This practice is neither sustainable nor efficient. Hence, MDU has launched an innovative research project aimed at developing efficient techniques to convert industrial process water and wastewater into a valuable asset for food production.2024-02-07T06:00:00ZUnitraccNewsFlow insights lower the cost of water-saving
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/flow-insights-lower-the-cost-of-water-saving
Industrial companies and commercial building owners wanting to reduce waste to improve cost efficiency and save water, must become smarter in their operations, writes Paul Hartley, chief commercial officer, Ovarro 2024-02-05T06:00:00ZUnitraccNewsNEW UNITRACC Course! BE-13 Renovation: Lining with Cured-In-Place Pipes (CIPP)
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/new-unitracc-course-be-13-renovation-lining-with-cured-in-place-pipes-cipp
New online training course in the renovation section of the e-learning platform: Lining with Cured-In-Place Pipes (CIPP). The flexible remote seminar comprises units about basics, proceudures, installation of UV CIPP, final work, and spirally-wound lining. One section was developed with contributions from the renowned manufacturer SAERTEX multiCom GmbH.Jasamin Teuchler2024-02-02T11:00:00ZUnitraccNewsPipeline assessment in Auckland
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The Watercare network investigation team are currently assessing wastewater pipes in Auckland suburb Mangere East, New Zealand.2024-02-02T06:00:00ZUnitraccNewsTunnelling commences at The Bays
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Tunnel boring machines Daphne and Beatrice are preparing to relaunch at the Sydney Metro West site at The Bays, New South Wales.2024-01-31T06:00:00ZUnitraccNewsMore protection for groundwater
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/more-protection-for-groundwater
Groundwater is a keystone ecosystem. An international study proposes ways to improve its protection to preserve biodiversity and mitigate climate change.2024-01-29T06:00:00ZUnitraccNewsTeppfa cosigns supply chain letter on the need for mass balance fuel-use exempt for chemical recycling
https://www.unitracc.de/aktuelles/news/teppfa-cosigns-supply-chain-letter-on-the-need-for-mass-balance-fuel-use-exempt-for-chemical-recycling
The undersigned, representing 20 associations in the plastics supply chain, call on EU member states to urgently adopt mass balance fuel-use exempt as the EU harmonised mass balance method for allocating recycled content via chemical recycling.2024-01-22T06:00:00ZUnitraccNews