Weeding Technologies win WRc Innovation Award 2016
On the 26th April, WRc kicked off their 5th Innovation Event in the STEAM Museum in Swindon with an evening invitation only Awards Ceremony.
UU gets go-ahead to loan up to £100m to retail business jv with Severn Trent
Ofwat has given the go-ahead to United Utilities to provide working capital through a series of loans of up to £100 million for a period of 5 years to its non-household retail activities joint venture with Severn Trent Water.
UK utilities 2nd in European customer satisfaction rankings
The UK utilities sector has the second highest customer satisfaction rates in Europe, according to a report released today by the Institute of Customer Service.
Welsh Water continues partnership to protect water sources from grassland herbicides
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has confirmed that its innovative Weed Wiper campaign will run for a second year after its success in protecting local drinking water sources from grassland herbicides.
NI Water reassures Council exploratory oil drilling poses no threat to water supply
NI Water attended Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council on Tuesday to provide members with an update on the steps that have been taken to ensure that oil exploratory drilling work by Infrastrata at Woodburn Forest poses no threat to the water supply to the public.
United Utilities: founding partner in UK Living Grid initiative
United Utilities, Sainsbury's and Aggregate Industries become founding partners of the Living Grid - the three companies have the potential to provide up to 39 megawatts of flexible power, saving almost 90,000 tonnes of carbon annually in the UK by 2020
Thames Water publishes progress update on climate change adaptation
Thames Water has published a progress report on its progress in adapting to the current and future predicted effects of climate change on their organisation- the report was invited by Defra under the adaptation reporting power in the Climate Change Act 2008.
Retail business market:Scotland's 2nd largest provider applies for licence in England
Scotland's second largest provider of water and sewerage services to non-household customers in Scotland has applied fora licence to operate in England.
Wessex Water launches new scheme to help over-60s manage bills
Wessex Water has launched a new scheme with Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire Age UK, to help older people manage their money more effectively.
Southern Water opens doors to Foreness WPS after £4m upgrade
Southern Water has opened its doors at Foreness Point Wastewater Pumping Station (WPS) in Margate, to allow local businesses and organisations to tour the site.
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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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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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