Ofwat consults on environmental incentives to support water efficiency and more sustainable drainage across all types of new development
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on environmental incentives aimed at supporting water efficiency and more sustainable drainage across all types of new development to achieve sustainable new homes.
Ofwat funding proposals will enable Southern Water to accelerate solutions to reduce storm overflows
Ofwat has announced proposals which, following a short consultation, would allow Southern Water to further accelerate its work in driving down the use of storm overflows, enabling an ambitious two-year programme to expand its nature-based and engineering solutions.
Institution of Civil Engineers predicts rapid change for UK infrastructure in 2023
How the UK plans, builds and operates infrastructure is likely to change dramatically in the next few years, according to the annual horizon scan report for 2023 from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Climate change and growing flood risk – upcoming event highlights need for multi-sector partnerships and collaboration
An upcoming event to be held in London in November is set to highlight the need for multi-sector partnerships and collaboration to tackle growing flood risk in the face of the accelerating impacts of climate change.
United Utilities water efficient homes programme helps North West housing developers save £44 million
A United Utilities programme to encourage sustainable water use and drainage in new homes has saved developers more than £40 million and created potential for saving 3.8 million litres of water a day.
Southern Water moves to significantly cut storm overflow releases in Margate
Southern Water has published a new report explaining why there are coastal storm releases in Margate and how working together can significantly reduce them.
Thames Water sewage works premieres new planter which protects sewers from flooding
A specially-designed planter which captures and stores rainwater before slowly releasing it in to sewers has been debuted at a Thames Water sewage treatment works.
Highways England installs innovative sustainable drainage tech to tackle pollution risk on M56
The first installation of SDS Aqua-XchangeTM, the sustainable drainage innovation which turns roadside filter drains into treatment devices that protect the water environment from toxic metals pollution, has been successfully completed on a busy stretch of the M56 motorway.
Thames Water sponsors climate change-resilient garden design
A garden sponsored by Thames Water and designed by award-winning horticulturist Tony Woods to withstand the challenges of climate change, including drought and flooding, will be the largest show garden at this year’s Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.
Insurers call on Government to raise spend on building & maintaining UK flood infrastructure
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called on the Government to increase spending on building and maintaining UK flood infrastructure.
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HUBER Technology - sponsoring and exhibiting at Water Equipment Show The International Centre, Telford 16 May 2024
HUBER Technology are sponsoring and exhibiting at the Water Equipment Show, The International Centre, Telford 16 May 2024. -
HUBER Technology - exhibiting at Utility Live NEC Birmingham 21 – 22 May 2024 - Stand H22
HUBER Technology will be exhibiting at the Utility Live at the NEC Birmingham 21 – 22 May 2024 - Stand H22
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Invertek Drives hits three million milestone - energy-saving VFD technology drives sustainability efforts
Manufacturer of variable frequency drive (VFD) technology Invertek Drives Ltd has celebrated producing its three millionth VFD - just three years after the two-million milestone, demonstrating rapidly growing demand for its energy-saving solutions. -
Future Water announces winners of prestigious awards for innovation and excellence in the water sector
Future Water Association, a leading organisation driving transformation within the water sector, has announced the recipients of its esteemed awards, recognising the outstanding people contributing to the industry.
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