Thames Water Tideway Tunnel planning inquiry closes
The Planning Inspectorate's inquiry into the application by Thames Water for an order granting development consentT for the £multi-billion Tideway Tunnel has now closed.
Arup and Mekorot sign water innovation deal
Global engineering consultancy Arup has signed a deal with the Israeli national water company, Mekorot, to explore new opportunities for innovation in the field of water and wastewater treatment around the globe.
Anglian Water gains international asset management ISO standard
Anglian Water has become one of the first companies in the world to achieve ISO55001 accreditation, the new international standard in Asset Management.
Moody's says fast-track price review is credit positive for Affinity Water
In its sector comment on UK water companies published today, Moody's Investors Service says that water industry regulator Ofwat’s decision to pre-qualify two companies, Affinity Water Limited (Baa1 stable) and South West Water Limited (not rated), for a fast-tracked price determination will be credit positive for Affinity Water.
Business Stream appoints new director of customer operations in run-up to competition in England
Business Stream, Scotland’s largest provider of non-household water and waste water services, has appointed Charlene Wallace as director of customer operations as it prepares for the opening of a competitive water market in England.
Work starts on £750K Anglian Water reservoir scheme
A £750,000 project to install three huge pipes in the dam at Anglian Water’s Pitsford reservoir got underway last week.
Costain’s Supply Chain Academy gathers momentum
Costain’s Supply Chain Academy opened its doors for the fourth time recently, welcoming representatives from 15 companies to its offices in Manchester to get a better understanding of Costain’s business and its working culture.
Unilever takes majority stake in leading Chinese water treatment firm
Unilever has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in the Qinyuan Group, a leading Chinese water purification business for an undisclosed amount.
Gentrack invests £5 million to develop utility software
Specialist utilities software provider Gentrack is investing £5 million to develop its billing and customer relations systems.
Xylem appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Leading global water technology company Xylem has announced that Patrick Decker has been named President and Chief Executive Officer.
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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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