Thames Tunnel opponents press for green alternative
Opponents to Thames Water’s plans for a proposed super-sewer are continuing with their efforts to push for a green alternative to the Thames Tunnel. Thamesbank, one of the leading opposition groups, is urging for consideration to be given to the green solution adopted by the city of Philadelphia in the United States to its stormwater problems.
Latest sustainability report highlights Saint-Gobain PAM UK’s environmental progress
Iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK, part of leading materials company Saint-Gobain, has released its latest sustainability report, setting out the steps it has taken to maintain its commitment to sustainable development.
Net result climbs 9% at Royal Haskoning and DHV
The combined half-year accounts of engineering and consultancy firms Royal Haskoning and DHV showed a 9 per cent increase in profit in the face of economic uncertainty and the recent merger of the two companies.
Hydro International revenues up but profit falls
Waste water treatment company Hydro International has seen revenue grow to £15.3 million, up from £13.7 million year on year, accompanied by a 70 per cent fall in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2012.
Bristol Water project suffers five month delay
A £1.3 million Bristol Water project to replace the Axbridge section of a major water main has suffered several setbacks, with the initial date of completion of February revised to September.
NI Water completes £8m upgrade of treatment works
Northern Ireland Water has completed an £8 million upgrade at a wastewater treatment works in Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry.
United Utilities puts plans for underground £15M storage tank on show
United Utilities will put its plans to construct an underground £15M water storage tank at Disley on display this week.
AECOM engages on Sunderland coastal protection strategy
Phase 2 of AECOM’s Whitburn Bay to Ryhope Coast Protection Strategy review is underway. Engaging with coastal communities that live and work along the dynamic coastline is at the top of the agenda for Sunderland City Council.
Anglian Water’s Pay as you Flow’ revolution continues
Around six thousand new water meters are being installed in Newmarket as Anglian Water steps up its efforts to help customers save water and money.
Anglian Water joins financial arrears data exchange
Anglian Water has joined the UK’s only data exchange specifically about consumers in financial arrears.
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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. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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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. -
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