United Utilities appoints new Executive Director
United Utilities Group PLC has announced the appointment of Steve Fraser to the board as Chief Operating Officer with effect from 1 August 2017.
Wessex Water wins national innovation award
Wessex Water has won this year’s Institute of Water National Innovation Award 2017 for their innovation on ‘Innovative Catchment Management Approaches’.
Former SEPA chairman appointed at Scottish water market agency
The Central Market Agency (CMA), the organisation that administers the water retail market in Scotland, has appointed the former chairman of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency David Sigsworth as its new Chairman.
Southern Water raises concerns over Itchen abstraction licence conditions
Ahead of a public inquiry, Southern Water has expressed its concern about an Environment Agency requirement to make changes to its River Itchen abstraction licences.
Irish Water to invest €10m million to upgrade two Water Supply Schemes
Irish Water, working in partnership with Kilkenny County Council, has confirmed it will invest over €10 million to upgrade the Inistioge and Thomastown Water Supply Schemes, providing a safer, more reliable and secure water supply for over 4,000 customers in the area.
Affinity Water appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Affinity Water has announced the appointment of Stuart Ledger as the Chief Financial Officer of Affinity Water Limited - he will also be appointed a Director of the Company.
Ofwat sees “urgent need” for step change in way Thames Water behaves and operates
Water industry regulator Ofwat is calling for a step change in the way Thames Water behaves and operates.
Anglian Water named finalist for BITC Responsible Business of the Year
Anglian Water is among the finalists for the Responsible Business Awards 2017 announced yesterday. The water company has been nominated for the most prestigious – Responsible Business of the Year award – as well as a finalist for the award for Environmental Leadership.
Wessex Water acquires automated energy tariff switching service firm
Wessex Water has acquired Flipper – an innovative automated energy tariff switching service to help energy customers save money on their bills. The water company has plans to further develop Flipper to ensure customers don’t overpay for utility services.
Yorkshire used 125m litres more water each day last weekend
The warm weather saw demand for water in Yorkshire increase by 125 million litres each day over last weekend - 15% more water than average according to Yorkshire Water.
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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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