University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield is a university that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Shrinking Andean glaciers threaten water supply of 90 million people
Shrinking glaciers in the Andes threaten the water supplies of 90 million people. Andean glaciers are thinning by 0.7 metres a year, 35 percent faster than the global average.
Warming waters and nutrient overload: A dangerous combination threatening our rivers and lakes
Warming water temperatures and increased nutrient levels are putting freshwater ecosystems at serious risk, new research has revealed. Scientists previously thought warming temperatures caused by climate change and increased nutrient levels due to pollution might offset each other's impact on aquatic life. However, a new study has shown warming waters and nutrient overload is a […]
“The main impact of Pipebots is water utilities will move on to proactive pipe network management”
Non-revenue water (NRW) is water that is produced but is lost before it reaches the customer and is a persistent problem in worldwide municipal water systems. In England and Wales, approximately 3 billion litres of water are lost through leaks every day. The importance of reducing non-revenue water has become increasingly clear as climate change […]
Advanced water treatment techniques needed to make water resources more sustainable
Advanced water cleaning techniques are needed to meet United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) and ensure our water supplies remain sustainable, say University of Sheffield researchers.
Experts say wastewater could be key to tracking a second wave of COVID-19
International group of water experts are evaluating ways to develop standardised approaches for using wastewater to track the spread of coronavirus. Researchers including engineers from the University of Sheffield are developing new techniques that could be used for a number of potential uses including to identify a second wave of the pandemic. Wastewater monitoring offers a quick way to identify the level of infection in a community without the need for testing individuals.
Artificial intelligence helps experts forecast icebergs
University of Sheffield experts use machine learning to predict seasonal iceberg numbers for the first time. Low number of icebergs forecast to reach north-west Atlantic shipping regions in 2020 – figure less than half that recorded last year. International Ice Patrol will use new forecast to inform resource use for producing weekly iceberg forecasts for shipping industry.
Scientists develop climate-ready wheat that can survive drought conditions
Scientists at the University of Sheffield's Institute for Sustainable Food have found that engineering bread wheat to have fewer pores on their leaves makes more efficient use of water, potentially helping farmers facing more frequent droughts.