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Water sector reform - EFRA Committee calls on Government to close loopholes on pollution reporting and let Ministers wield threat of special administration
The House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) has challenged the government over its ambition to strengthen regulation of the water sector and to wield temporary special administration as a genuine deterrent for the worst performing companies.
Southern Water runs proof of concept to consolidate condition-monitoring alerts into single control-room view
A new initiative at Southern Water is bringing expert-validated alerts from Samotics into Skewb's single-pane-of-glass environment, giving control-room operators a clearer view of asset health.
House of Lords to debate regulation and economic growth report
Members of the House of Lords will debate the Industry and Regulators Committee's report ‘Time is money: How regulators can support growth’ today on Tuesday 3 November at 3.45pm.
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards.
UK cyber chief warns UK facing AI-powered attacks on critical infrastructure within two years
The UK’s critical national infrastructure should be braced for a ransomware attack involving AI-powered malware by 2028, a new report published today by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of the UK’s signals intelligence agency GCHQ says.
Thames Water tenders £1.58 billion contract for Future Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and beyond
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a contract for its Future Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and beyond with a total estimated value of £1.584 billion including VAT.
Building flood resilience: CIWEM and RICS collaborate to strengthen professional capability
A new collaboration between CIWEM and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) will see the organisations work together to increase awareness, uptake and visibility of professional Property Flood Resilience training and certification across the surveying profession.
Gallagher Re explores Europe's changing flood reality for insurers
A new white paper from Gallagher Re Catastrophe Risk specialists examines how Europe is facing a redistribution in flood losses away from traditionally exposed areas – and how advanced analytics can help insurers manage today's risk.
Kier progresses £8.8 million portfolio spanning 31 AMP8 Anglian Water contracts
Kier is progressing an £8.8 million portfolio of 31 water and wastewater infrastructure contracts through Anglian Water’s Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Partnership.
New NAO report examines how climate change could affect public services and infrastructure
A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) based on the financial disclosures of 31 public bodies reveals how climate change could have serious consequences for public services and infrastructure.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards.
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Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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- Water sector reform - EFRA Committee calls on Government to close loopholes on pollution reporting and let Ministers wield threat of special administration
- Southern Water runs proof of concept to consolidate condition-monitoring alerts into single control-room view
- House of Lords to debate regulation and economic growth report
- Thames Water tenders £1.58 billion contract for Future Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and beyond
- UK cyber chief warns UK facing AI-powered attacks on critical infrastructure within two years
- Building flood resilience: CIWEM and RICS collaborate to strengthen professional capability
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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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- Water sector reform - EFRA Committee calls on Government to close loopholes on pollution reporting and let Ministers wield threat of special administration
- Southern Water runs proof of concept to consolidate condition-monitoring alerts into single control-room view
- Thames Water tenders £1.58 billion contract for Future Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and beyond
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