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Scottish Water puts firms on alert for £6.3bn framework
The water company is looking for both civils infrastructure and MEICA asset delivery partners to deliver its control period SR27 and SR33 programmes of capital and operational works. Works will include new assets, renewals, modifications, maintenance, refurbishments and enhancements to existing assets. Successful bidders will be announced before April 2026. Scottish Water aims to deliver
French water controls criticized in EU audit; consumers deceived
The European Commission has found major problems with French controls in the water sector with the system not ensuring compliance with the rules. A DG Sante audit was carried out in March following alleged fraud in natural mineral waters in France that were reported by media in January involving Nestlé Waters and Sources Alma. Auditors
Identifying water pollution hotspots amid waste crisis
An exploration conducted by IIASA delves into waste management systems and indicates that it is improbable that zero waste leakage will be achieved by 2030, potentially endangering associated sustainable development goals. The authors stress the necessity for international collaboration, particularly among four regions, in order to responsibly handle waste disposal. The leakage of waste into
Boiling tap water, ACs useless: Delhiites miserable in blistering heat
Delhi-NCR is in the throes of a merciless summer, with residents turning into human puddles as the unrelenting heatwave shows no signs of abating. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red" alert, the highest level, with temperatures forecast to scorch at a brutal 45 degrees Celsius.This isn't your average summer heat. The city
Northumbrian Water adds 33 firms to £3.6bn AMP8 team
Northumbrian Water's reservoir in Kielder, Northumberland Northumbrian Water has added 33 firms including Esh Construction, Galliford Try and Keltbray to its growing army of suppliers to deliver £3.6bn of projects in the second half of this decade. The utility giant appointed the contractors (see box below for full list) across an 11-lot framework that will
How Did Water Escape From Venus? A New Study May Have Solved the Mystery
Around 4.5 billion years ago, Earth and Venus were born in the midst of a chaotic star system. With the neighboring worlds being of the same size and similar structure, it’s believed that both planets likely began with similar amounts of water. Today, however, Venus is a hellish world with intense heat and crushing pressure
The semiconductor industry is notorious for its massive water consumption, with each chip requiring thousands of gallons of ultrapure water for production.Ultrapure water (UPW) refers to water that has undergone purification to eliminate impurities, including fine particles and microorganisms, leaving behind only the fundamental hydrogen and oxygen molecules that make up H2O.In response to the
How to Fry Eggs in Water: A Healthy and Economical Method
Here Is The Easy Money-Making Trick Everyone Is Talking About! Learn More Here! When it comes to cooking eggs, frying them in oil or butter is the most common method. However, have you ever considered frying eggs in water? This alternative cooking technique is not only healthy but also economical. In this article, we will
Bottled water found to contain uncounted tiny plastic fragments
Tiny plastic particles, known as micro-nano plastics, have become a global concern due to widespread plastic use. However, there’s a lack of knowledge about even smaller nanoplastics. A new study aimed to bridge this gap by creating a highly effective optical imaging technique for quick analysis of nanoplastics with exceptional sensitivity and specificity. Researchers have
Welsh water worms get a new home
The colony of honeycomb reef worms (sabellaria alveolate) was in the way of the new Penrhyn Bay project to build a T-shaped groyne to reduce erosion and minimise the impact of stormy weather and its associated flooding. The honeycomb reef worm is mostly found in the Mediterranean Sea and north Atlantic Ocean. The UK is