SEPA analysis shows 98% of Scottish bathing waters continue to meet strict environmental standards
In 2024 98% of Scotland’s bathing waters will again meet or exceed the Sufficient classification - with 84% achieving the higher standards of Excellent or Good, according to the latest analysis by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
Bathing water quality in Europe in 2020 – lack of data puts UK at bottom of league table
The vast majority of Europe’s bathing waters met the highest quality standards in 2020 – but the UK came bottom in the 31-country rankings of EU member states plus Albania and Switzerland due to lack of data.
Number of English bathing waters classed as ‘excellent’ hits record high
There has been a sharp increase in the number of bathing waters classed as ‘excellent’ according to official figures released today, continuing an upward trend showing the benefits of record investment by water and sewerage companies.
Environment Agency starts summer water quality testing at English beaches
The Environment Agency has resumed seasonal water quality testing at more than 400 popular bathing waters across England.
England’s bathing waters maintain high standards
The latest annual bathing water quality results published by the Office of National Statistics show that standards have remained high following last year’s record results which showed bathing waters were the cleanest since records began.
Southern Water carries out network surveys to identify misconnections
Southern Water has been carrying out network surveys in seven areas as part of a major scheme to bring bathing water quality up to the "excellent" rating by 2020.
Water - EC highlights gaps in how UK implements environmental law
A new European Commission initiative aimed at improving the implementation of EU environmental policy and law has identified tackling water quality as one of the three main challenges facing the UK.
UK bathing waters rank 2nd from last in European league table
The UK has come second from last in the European Environment Agency’s annual league table which ranks European Union countries on their bathing quarter quality.
Europe: new report says water quality improves but challenges remain
The quality of drinking water and bathing water, and the effectiveness of waste water treatment across the European Union continues to improve - but challenges remain, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today.
EU:Bathing Water Directive drives up bathing water standards across Europe
The European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission have published the annual report assessing bathing water quality across Europe in 2015 and indicating where it is expected to be good in 2016.
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BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality. -
Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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