Annual Performance Report - Thames Water incurs £16.4m in penalties
Thames Water has incurred £16.4 million in penalties for under-performance against two key commitments, according to its Annual Performance Report for 2015/16.
United Utilities looks at environmental impacts on costs of wholesale wastewater services
United Utilities is exploring the impact of environmental factors on the cost of delivering wholesale wastewater services.
Retail market: Pennon Group says 30k-strong Viridor customer base gives it “significant competitive advantage”
Pennon Water Group Services Ltd has submitted an application to Ofwat for a water supply and sewerage licence ahead of the opening of the non-household English market to competition in April 2017. The group believes it can take a top five position in the retail market.
South West Water wins two Business in the Community awards
South West Water has collected two awards at Business in the Community's (BitC) 2016 'South West Local Recognition Awards', winning in both the 'New Member' and 'Collaborative Action' categories.
Tesco redefines water procurement best practice ahead of retail market opening
In preparation for English market opening, Tesco commissioned independent water specialists Waterscan to look at how it could optimise current supply agreements in Scotland, where retail competition already exists.
Northumbrian Water asks public to help find private pumping stations
Northumbrian Water is asking people across the North East to help find private sewage pumping stations.
Anglian Water expands UK’s largest metaldehyde-free farming trial for a second year
The UK’s largest ever metaldehyde-free farming trial has been expanded after successful first year results achieved a 60% drop in levels of the chemical detected in reservoir tributaries.
C2V+ and VBA joint ventures shortlisted for three North West Regional Construction Awards
C2V+, a VolkerStevin and CH2M joint venture, and VBA, the VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and Atkins joint venture, have been shortlisted for three prestigious NWRCA awards each for work delivered on Anchorsholme Park Storage Tank Phase 1 for United Utilities and Revealing the Roch for Rochdale Borough Council.
Atkins launches new advisory consultancy business
Atkins has announced the launch of a new end-to-end advisory consulting business - Atkins Acuity - that will combine the company’s extensive engineering and master planning capability with new structuring, financing and project preparation expertise.
Dee Valley Water signs new 3 year deal with digdat®
Dee Valley Water has just signed a 3 year deal with digdat® to supply it with the digdat® Utilities service created specifically for companies responsible for the management of infrastructure and assets.
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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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