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.
Welsh Water: employee’s sewer blockage invention saves firm £100k+ in 6 months
A toolkit developed by a Welsh Water employee outside his working time to remove sewer blockages has helped the company save over £100,000 in just six months – and could help save as much as £1 million per year.
Yorkshire Water ranked as one of the UK’s most responsible firms
Yorkshire Water has been rated as one of the UK’s most responsible firms by the business-focussed charity, Business in the Community (BiTC).
United Utilities pioneers chlorine dioxide system in £54m Oswestry WTW upgrade
United Utilities is using pioneering chlorine dioxide (CIO2) to upgrade its Oswestry water treatment works in Shropshire - the first chlorine dioxide system of this scale at a UK water treatment works.
DCWW Capital Delivery Alliance to conduct Wales’ largest ever coastal investigation
The Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) Capital Delivery Alliance comprising Mott MacDonald Bentley and joint ventures between Morgan Sindall/Arup and Skanska/Arcadis is to carry out the largest programme of scientific coastal investigation work ever undertaken in Wales.
CCWater welcomes move to give households more time to trial water meter benefits
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has welcomed the decision taken by nine water companies to give customers two years to try out a water meter and switch back for free if they decide it’s not for them.
Anglian Water seeks customer help to identify private pumping stations
Anglian Water is asking for help from homeowners in Peterborough and Milton Keynes to identify their private sewage pumping stations.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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