WSP - making the case for Nature-Based Solutions
Toby Harding, Technical Director at WSP and AMP8 Strategy lead, who chairs WSP’s Nature Based Solutions working group, takes a look at the wide-ranging benefits of using Nature Based Solutions (NbS) to address environmental challenges – including low capital and operational costs, along with reducing energy demand.
EU-funded SWELL project led by NI Water makes positive impact on Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle
A major cross-border project, aimed at improving water quality in Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle through enhanced wastewater treatment, has been successfully completed with outputs exceeding targets set.
Yorkshire Water to report near real time storm overflow discharge data
Yorkshire Water has committed to increasing transparency around storm overflow discharge data by moving to near real time reporting, as part of a range of measures designed to help people understand what is happening within their rivers and beaches.
United Utilities offers farmers free no questions asked disposal of unwanted chemicals
United Utilities is offering farmers with unwanted, unlabelled or out-of-date chemicals in their sheds and stores the opportunity to get them safely disposed of free of charge and with no questions asked.
Environment Agency launches new consultation on future of rivers
The Environment Agency has today launched a six month-long consultation on the future of the water environment and rivers in England.
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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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- WSP announces decision to withdraw proposed offer for Arcadis N.V.
- Uisce Éireann progresses work on multi billion euro National Leakage Reduction Programme
- Anglian Water and Alliances launch biggest-ever graduate programme opportunities
- South West Water repairs more than 26,700 leaks over last 12 months
- Northumbrian Water outlines £100m procurement plans for specialist Advisory Services to support major strategic infrastructure programmes
- Southern Water set to progress £30m investment to reduce storm overflows in new areas of Sussex and Surrey
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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.
Top Stories
- WSP announces decision to withdraw proposed offer for Arcadis N.V.
- Northumbrian Water outlines £100m procurement plans for specialist Advisory Services to support major strategic infrastructure programmes
- White Horse Reservoir - Thames Water seeks supplier interest in upcoming procurement of £48m contract for Independent Technical Advisor
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