Scottish Water: major main ruptures twice in a week
Scottish Water has apologised to customers whose homes were flooded twice in a week after a major water main burst.
Welsh Water: door opens for creation of new subsidiary companies and joint ventures
The Board of Glas Cymru, which owns Welsh Water, has today confirmed that it has changed the structure of the Glas Cymru Group following approval from its Members at a recent Extraordinary General Meeting and a Scheme of Arrangement in the High Court.
Anglian Water targets women as part of 2016 apprenticeship recruitment drive
Anglian Water has announced this year’s apprentice and trainee positions – and is looking to encourage more young women to join their workforce.
Severn Trent and United Utilities to combine non-household retail businesses
Severn Trent and United Utilities have entered into a joint venture agreement to combine their non-household water and wastewater retail businesses, principally comprising billing and customer service activities, into one business centrally located in Stoke-on-Trent.
Hydro International acquires Hydro-Logic in £multi-million deal
Hydro International has announced that it has entered into conditional agreements to acquire Hydro-Logic Limited and the business of Hydro-Logic Services LLP - collectively known as Hydro-Logic.
NI Water grants licence to drill exploratory oil well
Northern Ireland Water has agreed to lease a small portion of Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus for the drilling of an exploratory oil well.
Bournemouth Water consults on information risks
Bournemouth Water has launched a new consultation on its data quality, assurance and information presentation following a report published by the water company last year identifying weaknesses in the way it provides information.
Cranfield wins Queen’s Anniversary Prize for work on water and sanitation
At a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace yesterday, Cranfield University received its fourth Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education from His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall.
Ofwat approves water trading code for Welsh Water
Water industry regulator Ofwat has confirmed that it has approved Welsh Water Dŵr Cymru’s trading and procurement code - in PR14 Ofwat introduced water trading incentives to encourage water trading between incumbent water companies.
Vulnerable customers: Wessex Water demonstrates best practice
Vulnerable people in the west are getting some of the best help in the country from Wessex Water, according to a new report.
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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
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