Yorkshire Water rejects beach closure claims
Yorkshire Water reject beach closure claims
Yorkshire Water has rejected claims in two national newspapers that Scarborough South beach could be closed for bathing next year because of water quality issues.
South West Water outlines updated investment and pricing plan to Ofwat
South West Water yesterday presented Ofwat, the independent water industry regulator, with updated plans that could see average prices falling by 13 per cent in real terms by 2020.
Gloomy outlook in Speedy's latest trading update
Speedy Hire, the largest company in the UK equipement hire sector, said that sales were at a "slower pace than anticipated" and is warning of increased losses in its Middle Eastern division with the publication today of its latest trading update and its outlook for the year ending 31 March 2014.
Modern Water targets China as key market for growth in 2014
Modern Water, owner of world-leading technologies for the production of fresh water and monitoring of water quality, is targeting China as a key market for its development and for further business expansion.
South West Water accepts Ofwat's PR14 risk and reward Guidance
South West Water has announced this morning that it has accepted Ofwat's invitation to adopt the principles of the regulator's risk and reward guidance published on 27 January 2014.
United Utilities puts £multi-million aqueduct plans on display
United Utilities will put its plans to build a multi-million pound aqueduct to provide a new water supply in west Cumbria on display next week.
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.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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