South East Water: use of pioneering DNA science wins innovation award
The innovative use of DNA testing by South East Water has seen the company win the Institute of Water South East Area Innovation Award.
Shortlisted Lower Thames Crossing routes could potentially increase flood risk
Highways England’s shortlisted routes for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing could potentially increase the level of flood risk, according to an environmental appraisal which forms part of a number of background documents published at the start of a public consultation this week.
Wessex Water uses reedbed solution for flooding problem
Wessex Water has highlighted the successful use of a reedbed for a flood alleviation scheme which has now been operational for three years to address a serious flooding problem.
United Utilities brings ancient river bed back to life
An ancient Cumbrian stream that has spent the last 40 years confined to a concrete pipe has been redirected water down the original river bed as the result of joint efforts by the Environment Agency and United Utilities.
River Mersey clean-up helps lost seal's survival
United Utilities has said the survival of a seal found in the River Mersey over Christmas is partly due to millions of pounds it has spent on cleaning up the river over the past 20 years.
Wessex Water launches environmental support scheme funding in AMP6
Conservation and research projects across the south west could be given a boost through the launch of phase 5 of an environmental support scheme by Wessex Water.
Welsh Government progresses Environment Bill
Following the consultation on Towards the Sustainable Management of Wales’ Natural Resources, the Welsh Government’s White Paper consultation on proposals for an Environment Bill, work is continuing to prepare the Bill for introduction into the National Assembly for Wales in 2015.
New report says water firms must prove they mean business on the environment
A new report published today by the Blueprint for Water coalition analysing proposed environmental measures in the water companies' AMP6 Business Plans reveals “a yawning gap” between the best and worst performers in England and Wales.
Water risk tool identifies world’s most water-stressed rivers
New analysis using the World Resources Institute’s water risk tool has identified eighteen of the world’s most water-stressed rivers.
New report says business progress on sustainability has stalled
Companies around the world are struggling to make progress on climate change, resource efficiency and natural capital dependency, according to the 2014 State of Green Business report published by GreenBiz Group in partnership with Trucost plc.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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