Affinity Water and Cambridge Water expand successful nitrate cover crops scheme
Affinity Water and Cambridge Water have announced that their novel cover crops scheme has been a success again this year.
Catchment Systems Thinking - United Utilities launches £300,000 river catchment grant scheme
United Utilities has launched a unique new grant scheme aimed at helping charities to improve their local river catchment for the benefit of the community.
Bird on endangered species red list one of 148 species at Thames Water ‘wildlife jewel’ sewage works
One of Britain’s most endangered birds has been pictured at Thames Water’s Beckton Sewage Works at Barking in East London.
Environment Agency completes floodplain enhancement partnership project
The Environment Agency has completed a river and floodplain enhancement project in partnership with the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Stour Valley Project, and a landowner.
South West Water partners in tree planting scheme improve water quality
South West Water is partnering in an ambitious project to plant 40,000 trees to help improve bathing water quality in Combe Martin which starts this month.
MPs on EAC call for climate and nature investment to be prioritised in economic recovery
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is warning that if the economic recovery from Covid-19 is not used as an opportunity to 'grow back better', climate change and biodiversity collapse may deliver an even greater crisis – and calling on the Government to prioritise climate and nature investment .
National Infrastructure Commission calls for 'aim for gain' to support natural capital assets
Infrastructure developments should aim to leave the environment in a measurably better condition than before to reinforce steps already being taken to protect the UK’s diminishing natural resources, according to a new discussion paper by the National Infrastructure Commission.
HM Treasury – new report warns "nature is a blind spot in economics that we ignore at our peril"
An independent, global review on the Economics of Biodiversity commissioned by HM Treasury is warning that a fundamental change in how we think about and approach economics is needed if we are to reverse biodiversity loss and protect and enhance our prosperity.
Peak District - United Utilities lets large parcels of land in Goyt Valley and High Peak
Regional water firm, United Utilities, has let large parcels of land in the Goyt Valley and High Peak to two young farmers who are breathing new life into the Peak District.
Affinity Water launches scheme to prevent introduction and spread of Invasive Non-Native Species
Affinity Water has launched a new scheme and is calling on environmental enthusiasts and interested groups to help stop the spread of Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) within the Affinity Water supply area.
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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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