UK freshwater ecosystems value rises by over 25% in 5 years to £37bn
The value of the UK’s lakes, reservoirs, marshes, bogs, canals and rivers has risen by more than a quarter in five years according to the first ever analysis of freshwater ecosystems from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Welsh Water launches innovative grassland herbicide campaign
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is offering farmers and land managers in Mid and West Wales the use of free weed wipers as part of an innovative grassland herbicide campaign following the identification of herbicides, especially MCPA, in local rivers and watercourses via its water quality monitoring programme.
Ancient peatlands restoration will improve water quality and reduce flood risk
Thirty large Environmental Stewardship (ES) agreements signed by individual moorland business owners are set to deliver improvements in water quality, slow down run-off into rivers, reduce flood risk and reduce peat erosion into reservoirs.
Environment Agency progresses with sustainable abstraction programme
The Environment Agency is proposing to vary and revoke two abstraction licences as part of a programme to help restore sustainable abstraction aimed at protecting the River Wensum Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
£14m farming water capital grants scheme opens for applications
This week saw the start of applications by farmers and land managers in England for a water capital grant of up to £10,000 to help them carry out works that will improve water management and quality on their land.
Mounting pressure on UK for marine protection
IUCN has teamed up with a coalition of leading marine conservation organisations to urge the British Government to safeguard the maritime zones of the UK’s overseas territories by creating three of the largest marine protected areas (MPAs) in the world.
University of Cambridge to provide business case for safeguarding nature
The world’s leading food, beverage and forestry companies are being invited to join business leaders working with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), to identify new commercial opportunities from protecting the natural environment.
Yorkshire Water: river project could revolutionise water quality approaches
An innovative river restoration project by Yorkshire Water could revolutionise the way the water industry approaches meeting river water quality standards.
EU gives £2.5m grant for Cumbrian Bogs LIFE+ project
The European Union’s LIFE+ programme has awarded Natural England a grant of £2.5 million for the Cumbrian Bogs LIFE+ project.
Defra consults on more marine conservation zones
Defra has launched a new consultation on the second tranche of sites to be considered as marine conservation zones (MCZs).
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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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- Anglian Water invites suppliers to register interest in upcoming £60 million Fens and Lincolnshire Reservoirs Early Works Partner (EWP) procurement
- Latest CDP analysis shows companies expect nearly $400bn hit in future impacts from water challenges
- M Group reaches milestone in sustainable water meter recycling programme
- Yorkshire Water progresses work on more projects in £1.5 billion Yorkshire-wide programme to cut CSO discharges
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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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- Anglian Water invites suppliers to register interest in upcoming £60 million Fens and Lincolnshire Reservoirs Early Works Partner (EWP) procurement
- Latest CDP analysis shows companies expect nearly $400bn hit in future impacts from water challenges
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