Bristol Water: new Director of Strategy & Regulation joins from Ofwat
Iain McGuffog, previously Director, Strategy and Planning at Ofwat, has this month joined Bristol Water’s Executive team as Director of Strategy and Regulation.
Southern Water progresses 10km Chichester sewer pipeline plans
Southern Water is progressing with its plans to build a 10km sewer pipeline that will run from the west of Chichester, across the north of the city and through to Tangmere, where it will connect to the Tangmere Wastewater Treatment Works.
Thames Water sends operational experts to Malawi to support water and sanitation projects
Ten experts from across Thames Water recently headed to Malawi as part of the ‘Thames Love Malawi’ programme - a four-year partnership between the utility and WaterAid which will raise £2 million to support water and sanitation projects.
Northumbrian Water rolls out Rainwise initiative to build flood resilience in west Newcastle
Northumbrian Water has rolled out its Rainwise initiative to help build resilience against flooding in an area to the west of Newcastle, with members of the public being asked to get involved.
Irish Water to start work on €7.5m Ardee Sewerage Scheme upgrade
Irish Water, in partnership with Louth County Council, is starting work on a €7.5 million upgrade to increase the capacity of the existing wastewater treatment plant in Ardee.
NI Water holds first Innovation Event for NI water sector
Innovation was the topic of the day at the first ‘Innovation Event’ run in Northern Ireland for the water sector - NI Water created an opportunity for companies and entrepreneurs to have a chance to pitch their ideas to key influencers in the water industry.
Cyber security: Anglia Water advises customers how to stay safe online
To mark cyber security awareness month Anglian Water is sharing hints and tips to help customers stay safe online.
Severn Trent to invest £120m in phosphorus removal technology at 100 STWs by 2020
Severn Trent Water is spending around £120 million on phosphorus removal technology up until 2020 in an investment that will see around 100 sewage treatment works upgraded.
South East Water to transfer non-household retail business to sister company
Thames Water publishes trunk main action plan
Thames Water has published its Trunk Mains Strategic Review which sets out a clear action plan, following a series of major bursts on its trunk mains last year.
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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
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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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