Bristol Water updates customers on cryptosporidium risk
Bristol Water has published an update on its website explaining about the risks posed by the cryptosporidium parasite in the water supply system and the actions the company has taken in the last five years to tackle the problem.
Wessex Water lifts boil water notice in south Somerset
Wessex Water has lifted the “boil water” notice it issued to around 250 properties in the Bratton Seymour, Shepton Montague, Yarlington, and Maperton areas as a precautionary measure on Tuesday after it found the water supply was not of its usual standard.
United Utilities uses wind and solar power at Fleetwood sewage works
United Utilities is using both wind and solar power at its Fleetwood sewage works in Lancashire - part of the Warrington-based water group’s multi-million pound strategy to generate 35% of its own electricity.
Wessex Water: boil water notice likely to be lifted by weekend
Wessex Water says that customers in a small part of south Somerset who have been boiling their tap water should have supply returned to normal by the weekend - the local reservoir where the problem was identified has now been drained, cleaned and refilled.
BAM Nuttall Ltd posts £20m loss on increased turnover of £774m in 2014
Turnover at BAM Nuttall Ltd, the UK civil engineering arm of Royal BAM Group nv, rose to £774 million in 2014 compared with £756 million in 29013, but the firm posted a £20 million loss for the period, according to the latest report and accounts filed with Companies House yesterday.
Unions to hold strike ballot on proposed changes to Northumbrian Water pension scheme
The GMB, Unite and Unison unions have said they will conduct an official strike ballot next week for members employed in Northumbrian Water and Essex and Suffolk Water for industrial action on proposed changes to the Defined Benefit pension scheme.
Two sewage spills cost South West Water £80k+ in fines and costs
South West Water has appeared in court in two separate cases brought by the Environment Agency which cost the water company more than £80,000 in fines and costs for equipment failures at its Milford Park sewage pumping station and at its Dunkeswell sewage treatment plant in East Devon.
Wessex Water issues boil water notice in Somerset
Wessex Water has issued a boil water notice to 250 properties in the Bratton Seymour, Shepton Montague, Yarlington, and Maperton areas of Somerset advising customers to boil their water before using it.
Irish Water plans pilot orthophosphate treatment programme at Limerick WTW
Irish Water yesterday briefed local councillors on plans to run a pilot orthophosphate treatment programme at Limerick City Water Treatment Plant with the aim of reducing lead levels in drinking water.
South West Water funds major Exmoor peatlands project
A project to restore the peatlands of Exmoor in which South West Water is the main funder has revealed previously unknown archaeological secrets, according to a new book about the work.
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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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