Bristol Water works with farmers on catchment management and water quality
Bristol Water has run its first workshop for farmers who belong to the Mendip Lakes Partnership established by the water company in autumn 2014.
Natural England sets out designation programme up to March 2017
Natural England has published details of the areas, sites and trails that are currently under consideration for its designations programme to March 2017.
Bristol Water to apply Biodiversity Index to £27m Southern Resilience Scheme
Bristol Water will apply its Biodiversity Index to its biggest AMP6 scheme - the £27 million Southern Resilience Scheme.
Environment Agency proposes new trials at Barmby Barrage
The Environment Agency has set out proposals to conduct new trials at the Barmby Barrage in Yorkshire.
Environment Agency releases 67,000 fish in Yorkshire rivers
Yorkshire rivers have benefited from a record-breaking year at the Environment Agency’s fish farm - experts stocked more than 67,000 fish across Yorkshire into rivers and small still waters, including the River Dearne, River Rother, Walton Nature reserve, the River Wharfe and Driffield West Beck.
New report says Europe’s ecosystems face increased threats
Europe’s ecosystems face increasing pressure to stay healthy amid rising pollution, overexploitation, urban sprawl and the effects of climate change, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Bristol Water trials unique eel monitoring programme
As part of their ongoing commitment to deliver alternative measures under the National Environment Programme, Bristol Water have teamed up with Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) and Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) to trial a unique glass eel monitoring programme.
Water companies reject NGOs criticism on “unambitious”abstraction proposals
Water companies have rejected criticism made by three environmental NGOs during the recent consultation which ended on 14th January by industry regulator Ofwat on the proposed Abstraction Incentive Mechanism.
Environment Agency starts work on environmental improvement scheme for Peterborough
Wildlife, water and communities are set to benefit from improvements to the environment starting this week in Peterborough, led by the Environment Agency.
Brexit: senior experts warn of risks to UK’s environment
Four former chairs of UK environment agencies are among an influential group of environment and conservation experts who have written to the Defra Secretary of State Liz Truss, to voice their concerns about the risks to the environment if Britain leaves the EU.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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