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[...]At a Wastewater treatment works in the North of England the Q-PRESS® trial rig is performing well and producing excellent preliminary results. Initial indications seem to point to the Q-PRESS® outperforming a different technology that was previously trialed on the same site. Our process development engineer, Jason Sims, will be posting more about this once the results are finalised. The site operator is extremely pleased with the performance of the Q-PRESS® trial rig and has commented on the simple operation and low maintenance aspects. Once the trials are complete and the report has been issued to the customer, we will be able to provide data and a testimonial.[...]

[...]In an interview, Steve Morris, Managing Director of wastewater treatment specialist HUBER Technology UK, takes a look at what Ofwat’s proposals for reducing embedded carbon emissions from infrastructure projects could mean for water companies and the supply chain. Steve Morris: It’s interesting to see that the first discussion paper the water sector regulator Ofwat has published in 2022 is focussed on an issue which looks set to dominate and permeate every aspect of the water companies' operational activities and their decision making processes – net zero carbon. While Ofwat has welcomed the publication of Water UK‘s Net Zero Routemap 2030 , this new paper makes it absolutely clear that it expects the water companies to go much further to cut their carbon emissions. However, the regulator has highlighted the fact that the Routemap does not address emissions from the use of chemicals, embedded emissions, or disposal of sludge to land. And the regulator is looking for the water companies to step up their efforts in an area which undoubtedly has implications for hundreds of companies in the supply chain. In addition to cutting their operational carbon activities, Ofwat now wants the utilities to tackle both operational and embedded emissions in parallel and reduce the embedded carbon emissions from upcoming infrastructure projects i.e. the carbon that is emitted while infrastructure is being built. Introducing the paper, Ofwat says: “The paper is intended to inform water companies' net zero planning and stimulate discussion with us on how we can support the sector in reaching net zero targets.” “It is important that we are clear on these key issues so that companies can plan appropriately for their net zero strategies, particularly as they develop their plans for PR24.” Ofwat wants to see clear evidence of practical actions by the water companies to deliver embedded carbon reductions. So the proposals Ofwat is putting forward are not simply arcane policy aims – the regulator wants to see clear evidence that this is translated into practical actions by the water companies to deliver meaningful results. With the publication of Ofwat’s draft methodology for PR24 on the horizon later this year which includes the introduction of a common operational GHG emissions performance commitment (PC) at PR24, the regulator is now also looking at the practicality of introducing a common PC for embedded GHG emissions. According to Ofwat, in order for the water sector to achieve net zero, it must also deliver reductions in embedded emissions, including: emissions associated with the building and/or installation of a built asset emissions caused by the extraction of materials the manufacture/processing, transportation and assembly of every product and element in the asset Ofwat wants to avoid the risk that a purely operational focus could lead not only to embedded emissions being neglected, but also the risk that actions taken to reduce operational emissions could lead to an increase in embedded emissions. In the regulator’s view, a parallel approach to reducing both operational and embedded emissions will help to safeguard against decisions being taken in isolation avoiding the risk that operational emissions are prioritised ahead of action on embedded emissions – which would risk “the unnecessary early replacement of assets to reduce operational emissions.” How can suppliers help the water companies achieve the outcomes Ofwat will be looking for? So what could this shift in approach mean for the supply chain – and how can suppliers help the water companies achieve the outcomes Ofwat will be looking for? I’m confident that the UK supply chain stands ready to step up to the plate on the issue. Like many companies in the water sector, HUBER has already taken steps to measure and quantify the carbon emissions associated with the goods and services we supply to customers. The ability to do this is already playing a key role in helping the water companies meet Ofwat’s requirements for standardised mandatory reporting of operational emissions for 2021-22 onwards. Going forwards to PR24, it will now also help with meeting Ofwat’s plan to introduce a form of mandatory standardised reporting on their embedded GHG emissions for 2022-23. So what are the implications for hundreds of suppliers? Whatever goes into new infrastructure projects, especially when you consider all the major RAPID infrastructure projects coming down the line – the water companies will have to demonstrate how they are working to deliver real reductions in embedded carbon. So does this mean that going forward, on every project the water companies will scrutinise the supply chain inputs and look at carbon footprint? It’s possible to look at how the introduction of requiring reductions in embedding carbon impacts on the water companies’ investment plans in a number of ways. For instance, Ofwat will presumably not want to see it resulting in the unintended consequence simply deciding to build less, thereby enabling them to report that they are keeping the level of their embedded carbon emissions down. The last decade or so has seen a downward trend of less concrete-intensive infrastructure projects, favouring off- site build, accompanied by a greater focus on maintaining the health of existing assets, rather than simply stripping them out and replacing them. Energy-intensive UK water sector played active part in COP26 conference The energy-intensive UK water sector also played an active part in the COP26 conference in November – and its net zero carbon ambition is now firmly embedded at both company and sector-wide level. In this context it is already keenly aware of the key drivers underpinning which Ofwat flags up in its discussion paper. As a sector, it consumes 3% of the electricity the country produces and is responsible for about 1% of UK GHG emissions, which in turn represents nearly a third of UK industrial and waste process emissions. So Ofwat is undoubtedly pushing at an already wide open door in its effort to help the water companies contribute towards the Government’s longer term goal of net zero for the UK as a whole by 2050. As a supplier, we very much have carbon in mind in this context –we are likewise aware of the requirements now placed on the water companies to reduce their emissions, including embedded carbon. CarbonWin® approach to sludge treatment To flag up just one aspect of our work in this area, our HUBER CarbonWin® solution to sludge treatment is specifically focussed on this issue. The innovative system for carbon removal is already established in Europe and following recent UK trials is gaining traction here. At the heart of the process is the HUBER Drum Screen LIQUID ( DSL). The DSL is an alternative to primary settlement tanks and is designed for new or existing sewage treatment works which need additional capacity. The screen can do a lot of the separation which would normally be done in a primary settlement tank. With ever-increasing energy costs, the DSL’s fine screen technology provides an energy efficient, low footprint, way to reduce SS and COD and optimise the energy balance of the sewage treatment plant. Typically combined with the HUBER Disc Thickener S-DISC - the second stage of the CarbonWin® process can then thicken sludge for use in an AD plant. Whether it’s an existing site that needs to expand but hasn’t got the footprint for additional built infrastructure, or a brand new site with a very tight footprint - the DSL has some unique advantages to offer in terms of common emission reductions. The equipment used in the HUBER CarbonWin® Process has a footprint 1/10th that of conventional primary tanks - thus allowing cost-effective works expansion and improved sludge removal volumes for gas generation, without the need for increased secondary capacity and the associated aeration demand. In terms of the ability to deliver significant reductions in embedded carbon, we know our technology has massive potential to help the water companies, and we are seeing real interest across the country. Other companies at all points in the wider water sector supply chain – from SMEs to large corporates – will no doubt be adopting similar approaches on a wide range of other services and equipment needed for water and wastewater treatment. Supply chain has net zero solutions which water companies could rapidly implement The supply chain has solutions which the water companies could implement today which will start delivering carbon reductions in weeks or months – and they would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate how they can contribute. The Water UK Routemap to 2030, which was drawn up by water industry experts from Ricardo and Mott MacDonald with support from all the water companies, highlighted collaboration as key to achieving net zero in the water sector between now and 2050. Aptly summed up by Mike Haigh, Mott Macdonald’s executive chairman, who commented: “Net zero isn’t something that any one water or wastewater company can achieve alone. Every single organization will have to work with its peers, with the whole of its supply chain, with landowners and with its customers. Government and regulators have pivotal roles in setting the policy and legislative frameworks to enable and incentivise the transition. Net zero by 2030 will be a huge team effort.” Interview by Elaine Coles at Waterbriefing[...]

[...]Steve Morris, Managing Director of wastewater treatment specialist HUBER Technology UK, takes a look at some of the challenges the water sector faces in achieving Net Zero Carbon 2030 – and how the supply chain can help. With Elaine Coles from Waterbriefing. In 2019 the UK water companies set themselves a tough challenge as part of their Public Interest Commitment when the industry became the first sector in the UK to commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Since that time the water companies have been setting out their individual strategies to achieve their net zero targets – Northumbrian Water have set themselves the accelerated target of reaching net zero by 2027. So what does this mean for the water sector supply chain in practice? Water UK rightly says that “net zero will be a huge team effort” and that the Routemap will also enable those involved in the sector – including the water companies, regulators and the wider supply chain to understand the key opportunities and challenges in preparing the sector to become net zero by 2030. The water companies know that they can’t do this alone – and collaboration with the supply chain has a key role to play. From a supplier point of view, we’re already seeing a real drive and explicit requirements in terms of procurement processes that we need to provide clear evidence to demonstrate what we are doing - both in terms of our own carbon emissions and how our technologies and services can help the utilities achieve their net zero ambitions. The focus is on two key areas in particular: assurance that carbon reduction is a part of our own production processes and operational activities for the goods and services we provide demonstrating that these goods and services can in turn deliver significant reductions in energy use and associated carbon emission reductions – both for the water companies’ operational activities and capital investment schemes. Like a growing number of suppliers, for some time now at HUBER Technology we have been systematically developing our own carbon strategy and taking active steps to ensure we can clearly demonstrate our green credentials to our customers. To take just a few examples: Our parent company HUBER SE, which is headquartered in Germany started buying green electricity in 2014 for its manufacturing processes sourcing 100% renewable energy from small and large hydropower plants in Austria. Significant investment by HUBER SE in state of the art production plant with the aim of reducing waste and improving its own operational efficiency. IE4 energy efficient motors are now fitted as standard on new machines. Using stainless steel, rather than galvanised steel, to manufacture equipment – providing significant benefits to customers in terms of longevity, whole life costs, reduced maintenance requirements and downtime – all of which translate directly into associated carbon reductions. Here in the UK, we continuously monitor our carbon footprint to find ways to reduce its impact on the environment. Our carbon footprint is calculated and verified in accordance with ISO 14064, the International Standard for Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Inventories and Verification. We’re also looking at our fleet and transport requirement and making ever-growing use of electric vehicles. However, the area where we can make a real difference and make a meaningful contribution to helping the water companies achieve significant reductions is first and foremost helping them to minimise operational carbon emissions. Technology is already available to deliver significant reduced carbon wastewater treatment processes HUBER Technology has the potential to make a major contribution to reducing energy use and cutting associated carbon emissions in their operational activities – thereby also delivering significant cost savings in the process. The WATER UK Routemap clearly states that activities the UK water companies will need to undertake include: “identifying feasible options to reduce process emissions, initially through operational adjustments to existing processes and then through gradual deployment of alternative treatment technologies." It also flags up “low regrets actions” that the sector can take to start implementing immediately. These include: Maximising energy efficiency potential in water and wastewater to include accelerating deployment of interventions already adopted by individual water companies but scaling them up at sector level. Increasing monitoring and modelling of process emissions to inform operational adjustments to reduce these where possible, including optimisation of existing process operations to minimise emissions from secondary wastewater treatment processes. the technologies themselves how they are installed and used the aftercare, support and maintenance services which underpin them The Routemap also points out that the sector will need significant support from its supply chain in understanding suitable operational adjustments while maintaining process performance and resilience to meet this challenge. From a supplier point of view, I’m keen to emphasise that existing technologies and services are already available which offer proven solutions which can be immediately implemented and start to deliver demonstrable results within months – both in terms of payback time, reduced energy use and cuts in carbon emissions. There will of course be trials of other solutions and as yet unproven technologies – but the outcomes may take longer to come to fruition before they can be implemented and rolled out at scale. In the meantime however, there are immediate steps water companies can take which will make a real difference. To take one specific example from our own company, our Q-PRESS® sludge dewatering technology is already in use in a number of wastewater treatment and industrial sites in the UK – and is undoubtedly a low regret option. A successful trial of the Q-PRESS® to replace existing energy-intensive centrifuges at South West Water’s Plymouth wastewater treatment works demonstrated significant cost and energy savings - the Q-PRESS® can typically deliver: 40% lower chemical consumption 90% power savings 50% saving on annual operating costs Following the trial, we were selected to supply permanent HUBER Q-PRESS® sludge dewaterers for both the site at Plymouth Central and the water company’s Maer Lane WWTW. The figures, which show Q-PRESS® power consumption of around 11 kw when compared with centrifuge technology of 140kw speak for themselves – an order of magnitude in terms of cost, energy use & carbon reductions. In my view, the fact that South West Water were prepared to move away from conventional thinking and select a different technology represents an important lesson for the net zero journey. At a broader level, the Routemap also flags up the potential of utilising waste heat from the sewerage network to help the heating and cooling demand of residential and commercial buildings. Again, HUBER already has proven technology which is in widespread use at sites in Europe and the US. The HUBER RoWin Heat Exchangers are a ready to go technology for recovering low grade heat which can then be put through a heat pump for either heating or cooling purposes. In the context of climate change, cooling is as big a requirement as heating. However, while the effective use of the technology can be demonstrated, its uptake in the UK is still low. In my view, one reason for the slow adoption of the technology for low grade heat recovery may be due to the specific constraints of dealing with the multiple stakeholders involved in these schemes. Quite apart from the water companies’ own activities, it might be worth considering the potential regulatory and structural barriers which may be presenting obstacles to meeting these challenges. Other services which can play their part in reducing carbon emissions include preventative maintenance and what we call Smart Servicing of existing assets –i.e. the use of data for asset condition monitoring, increased operational efficiency, reduced power consumption etc. We also have the HUBER CarbonWin process, which uses the HUBER Drum Screen Liquid and the HUBER S-DISC sludge thickener, as an alternative to conventional Primary Settlement, to improve process efficiency, energy balance and reduce opex. While these may be indirect methods ,they can still nevertheless contribute to carbon emission reductions, and are easy to implement potential quick wins. Other areas where regulatory hurdles could be removed include co-digestion of sewage with other organic wastes – while these are referred to in the Routemap, to date this has still not been rolled-out. Again, we have existing technology solutions, already operating on commercial waste sites, which stand ready to optimise the process and performance of AD plants, including digestate screening and grit removal . Measuring carbon emissions is a source of ongoing concern for the sector Among a number of key issues related to achieving net zero by 2030, must surely be the question of how the companies will measure their carbon emissions and reductions. According to the Water UK Routemap, there is still uncertainty around the scale of process emissions from the sector and two issues that the sector is looking to resolve. Firstly, an update to the Carbon Accounting Workbook methodology used by all the water companies. The impact of this potential change is estimated to increase baseline process emissions by 31% and the residual level of process emissions in 2029-30 by ~25%. In addition, there is ongoing uncertainty around the true level of emissions arising from wastewater treatment processes in the UK. The concern must be that the water companies will face an ongoing challenge in making this work unless there is some real uniformity of measurement and an agreed consensus in taking this forward. The water companies have faced a similar challenge with the advent of Totex. While in theory measuring Totex should be a straightforward process, in practice that has never really been the case– to date there is still no real consistency in terms of how the water companies measure their Totex costs. In my view, establishing how carbon emissions are measured to ensure a level playing field will be of considerable benefit to both the water companies and the supply chain who stand ready to help with practical measures and solutions which will make a real difference. It is a truism to say that it if you don’t measure it you can’t measure it – but accurately measuring carbon emissions and reductions requires a generally agreed mechanism and approach to establish a real level playing field. Without this there will be a range of varying parameters which will inevitably not produce a clear and accurate assessment of the water sector’s carbon landscape. And this will not just be a challenge for the water companies – it also has implications for how comparisons can be made at a regulatory level to ensure the sector is operating on a level footing. Without this the sector risks generating huge amounts of information and data – but with a question mark hanging over how meaningful will it be. With investment and operational decisions increasingly set to be viewed through the lens of net zero carbon, ensuring accurate data is available which can then be translated into actionable intelligence will be key to achieving Net Zero by 2030. Given that there is no single and rapid silver bullet fix, the ability to assess the carbon impact of a range of measures all contributes to working steadily and consistently towards that goal. While they may of themselves be relatively small wins, taken together the whole is likely to be significantly greater than the sum of its parts. Finally, I’d like to make the point that the water sector cannot simply build its way towards achieving Net Zero –exemplified by a scheme we worked on at Great Dunmow with Anglian Water which focused on an off-site manufactured DfMA solution installed above ground. This meant less concrete was poured, while having the assets above ground rather than in channels made maintenance and servicing a far more straightforward activity compared to conventional civils solutions. For any project, Net Zero is set to be the prism through which the components should be viewed .i.e. the technologies themselves how they are installed and used the aftercare, support and maintenance services which underpin them The water companies should rightly be applauded for setting themselves such an ambitious goal.Hopefully, sector-wide collaboration will see best practice cascading across all points of the wider supply chain and across into other sectors. And meeting the challenge means the water companies can say to their stakeholders, including the communities they serve and their investors, we are making sure our suppliers are fully engaged in achieving Net Zero.[...]

[...]When Royal Haskoning introduced the innovative Nereda process into the UK, it needed a reliable inlet works that removed grease, grit and screenings and at the same time a system that reliably thickened the sludge. HUBER were the first port of call for both applications and as both companies are committed to building off-site for safety and construction, efficiency reasons it was a natural alignment. Standardised DfMA Inlet Works The HUBER Complete Plant ROTAMAT® Ro5 – complete plant is an all-in-one inlet works comprising longitudinal grit separation – essential to guarantee the grit removal rates required by Nereda – grease removal and screenings in a single factory constructed unit. This unit is serving both Scottish Water at Inverurie and Anglian Water at Great Dunmow. Standardised DfMA packaged screens A further inlet works innovation was also used at the first Nereda plant in United Utilities at Westnewton WwTW using the HUBER Micro Strainer ROTAMAT® Ro9 . This project won two Water Industry Awards 2021 – the first for innovation across the whole project and secondly for the inlet works which HUBER developed with UU’s delivery partner Advance Plus – Delivering Efficiencies through productising complex products. This inlet works design was developed in partnership for use across the whole of UU’s area – and can be replicated by any delivery partner – it has already been adopted by C2V+ and represents a standard solution, largely constructed off-site comprising HUBER Ro9 screens in tanks with a by-pass. Standardised DfMA Sludge thickening The HUBER Disc Thickener S-DISC has long been the go-to sludge thickening plant for smaller sewage works based on its, robust operation and design, exceptionally long life and low cost. The ability to package the equipment onto a plug and play skid, assembled at HUBER’s Chippenham workshop means it fits perfectly with Royal Haskoning’s DfMA philosophy. The first time Nereda sludge was treated in the UK was at Anglian Water’s Great Dunmow site where the skid mounted S-DISC was fitted at the back of the package HUBER Ro5 inlet works and the package Nereda plant. The S-DISC took the Nereda sludge in its stride and has been installed at Nereda plants at Failsworth (UU) and Radcliffe-on-Trent – for Severn Trent Water where the S-DISC is widely used. Larger Standard sludge thickening solutions Due to the HUBER process security around thickening sludge, including Nereda, the HUBER Rotary Screw Thickener S-DRUM are now used on larger Nereda works such as Kendal WwTW (103,000PE) and Blackburn (320,000 PE). We are excited to support our customers on new plants and are keen to be involved in the early stages of planning a plant to ensure all areas of the process are considered. With a range of trial units available, help with onsite trial / development work can be undertaken. If you would like any further information on any of the HUBER product range please get in touch with Mike Willis, Mike.Willis@huber.co.uk .[...]

[...]Our mission at HUBER Technology is about protecting and enhancing the environment with sustainable wastewater solutions. To deliver this efficiently and effectively we need a management structure that supports quality, the environment, and a structure that maintains the health, safety and wellbeing of anyone affected by what we do. As a company, we ensure our day-to-day business activities meet and exceed the criteria set by the International Organization for Standardization. We have been accredited to ISO9001 and ISO14001 for quality and environment since 2009 and this year we are delighted to announce that we have successfully transitioned from the British Standard BS OHSAS 18001 for occupational health & safety, that we have held since 2014, to the International Standard, ISO45001. Like many companies holding the BS OHSAS 18001 we were required to migrate to the International Standard as the British Standard will no longer be valid from 30 September 2021. This date was extended from its original 12 th March deadline because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This move to ISO45001:2018 brings an opportunity to streamline our standards. The three standards now follow the same high-level structure called Annex SL. This was created to introduce core text, common terms and definitions and will ease the integration of our management systems, creating efficiencies along the way. To become the supplier of choice HUBER Technology considers the needs and expectations of its customers very seriously. Our customers want a quality product and service, delivered and installed safely, whilst enhancing and protecting the environment. These accreditations demonstrate our commitment to achieving and exceeding those customer requirements. We don’t stop there - Whilst maintaining a triple standard integrated management system, the Company is also accredited to other schemes such as Achilles UVBD B2 and to CHAS (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme) who were a founder member of SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement). The accreditations held are the result of regular audits conducted by UKAS accredited controlling bodies, Achilles UVBD auditors and the completion of the CHAS online system audit. We are even audited by our customers. As well as our migration to ISO45001 this year, we are also celebrating a fantastic result received by Achilles, which we have now held for two consecutive years. 2020 & 2021 Management System Evaluation Site Corporate Social Responsibility 100% 100% Environmental 100% 100% Health & Safety 100% 100% Quality 100% 100%[...]

[...]HUBER Technology are delighted to have appointed Noventa Energy UK (Noventa) as their exclusive distributor in Scotland for the HUBER ThermWin® technology. Running through our sewers, is a hidden and seldom used source of energy: municipal or Industrial wastewater with a typical temperature of 15°C - 20° C all year round. This constant supply of wastewater is an ideal energy source for both heating and cooling buildings. With over 40 installations globally, the patented HUBER ThermWin® technology is a proven solution for sewer energy recovery. “HUBER’s pioneering wastewater treatment solutions have been used successfully in Scotland for over 30 years” said Steve Morris, Managing Director of HUBER Technology UK. “Our partnership with Noventa opens up the largely untapped opportunity for wastewater energy recovery, at a time it is most needed”. Noventa is already working with the HUBER group in North America where Noventa Energy Partners (the parent company) is incorporating the HUBER ThermWin® technology into their Wastewater Energy Transfer™ (WET™) systems to provide meaningful environmental and financial benefits for communities. Phase 1 of Noventa’s WET™ system at Toronto Western Hospital, currently under construction, will provide over 19MW of low-carbon thermal energy and reduce GHG emissions by 8,400 tCO 2 e annually – making it the largest raw wastewater energy system in the world. “ We are excited to extend our partnership with HUBER to Scotland where we are working with Scottish Water Horizons to develop our Wastewater Energy Transfer™ systems at select sites across the country. With over 150 years of experience producing innovative products to manage wastewater, HUBER technology allows us to overcome the challenges of dealing with wastewater to build renewable energy projects that are safe, reliable and environmentally friendly. Together we are developing creative solutions to support Scotland’s mission to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 ” , said Dennis Fotinos, Managing Director of Noventa Energy UK.[...]

[...]Utility Live, NEC Birmingham 21 – 22 May 2024 Visit us at Stand H22 As a leading supplier of stainless steel wastewater treatment equipment we offer high quality innovative solutions for all your wastewater requirements for both Municipal and Industrial markets. This exhibition is the ideal event for us to showcase our capabilities to anyone operating within the Water and Wastewater Industries. The HUBER range of products includes; Solids and screenings removal, fine screens, coarse screens and micro screens Washing, conveying and compacting of solids and screenings Sludge screening, thickening, dewatering and drying Grit removal and treatment Anaerobic digestion, pre and post digestion treatment Industrial wastewater treatment After Sales & service maintenance Hire Equipment We will be highlighting two innovations for the future at Utility Live. Recovery of thermal energy from municipal and industrial wastewater Below ground is a hidden and seldom used source of energy, municipal wastewater with a temperature of at least 10 to 15 °C all year round. Why use wastewater? It offers enormous potential - Significant percentage of commercial and domestic space heating and cooling and hot water demand can be met using heat from wastewater. It’s climate friendly - Reduces primary energy consumption by up to 50% and CO2 emission by up to 70% when compared with gas. It needs no distribution network – Biggest wastewater volumes are generated where highest demand for energy is. It will diversify the range of available renewables - This will lead to more competition resulting in decreased costs and more innovation. > HUBER ThermWin Solution video HUBER Combined Storm water Overflow Screens – ROTAMAT® RoK1, RoK2 Both the HUBER Storm Screen RoK1 0° and 60° were introduced in 1995 and the HUBER Storm Screen RoK2 was introduced slightly later in 2003 – with 1500 UK installations. The main difference between the RoK 1 and RoK 2 is: 0° RoK1 screen – Located on the spill side of the weir this screen offers the lowest head solution for sensitive networks where any increase would be detrimental. 60° RoK1 screen – Mounted on top of the weir this screen is the go to one for low sided weir applications and when there is limited space behind the weir. RoK2 screen – This upward flow screen is located on the wet side of the weir and is therefore ideal for high sided weir applications. For any visitors looking for Storm screen solutions, come along and talk to us about HUBER’s solutions which have the following features and benefits- Suitable for double digit spill flows up to 6,000 l/s Standard modular design – 4 diameters & 625 mm incremental lengths up to 10m IP68 II 2 G EE e II T4 geared motors – 0.63 to 2.2 KW 6mm perforated plate Lowest WLC Simple, uncomplicated operation 30 years’ experience with 1500 UK storm screen installations Developed to meet WaPUG Guide (The Design of CSO chambers to Incorporate Screens) WIMES compliant 1500 UK installations Come and visit us on Stand H22 where you can talk to Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan.[...]

[...]HUBER Technology will be exhibiting and speaking at the European Waste Water Management Conference 2-3 July 2024 at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. As a leading supplier of stainless steel wastewater treatment equipment we offer high quality innovative solutions for all your wastewater requirements for both Municipal and Industrial markets. This exhibition is the ideal event for us to showcase our capabilities to anyone operating within the Water and Wastewater Industries. The HUBER range of products includes; Solids and screenings removal, fine screens, coarse screens and micro screens Washing, conveying and compacting of solids and screenings Sludge screening, thickening, dewatering and drying Grit removal and treatment Anaerobic digestion, pre and post digestion treatment Industrial wastewater treatment After Sales & service maintenance Hire Equipment Dale Foster, HUBER’s Business Development manager will be co presenting with Mathew Morris from SDS -Water Infrastructure Systems on Pragmatism- It’s what we need? The presentation will highlight the challenges faced in relation to addressing eye watering numbers of unsatisfactory CSO's & Stormwater Overflows from the perspective of screening. Over the years we have supplied close on 1400 screens designed for protecting receiving watercourses where CSO's & Stormwater Overflows discharge into them. Currently, on average it takes many months from initial concept to us receiving an order. We contend that to meet the challenges ahead we cannot deal with the projected number of projects the way we have done, it is unsustainable & will lead to failure in WaSC’s meeting their outputs. That is where we need to inject a serious dose of pragmatism into the delivery & construction process. As a result, we have embarked on a campaign for as much standardisation as possible in relation to screens & screen chambers. This has created some traction with WaSC's, but there is still lots to do. So, what could be done to streamline the delivery process whilst potentially reducing carbon emissions, & perhaps more importantly, keeping disruption to a minimum for the public who so much want to see the environmental impact of CSO’s & Stormwater Overflows dealt with. Change is required, & quickly. We will have a model of the HUBER ROK 1 & ROK2 on our stand so come along and have a look to understand how these solutions work. Come and visit us on our stand where you can talk to Dale Foster and Adrian Heneghan.[...]