Scottish rivers under pressure as Scotland faces record water scarcity - 17 catchments now at Significant Scarcity
Scotland's east coast is facing record pressure on its rivers, with 17 areas now at Significant Scarcity - the highest number since the current version of the National Water Scarcity Plan was introduced.
National Drought Group warns of growing concerns over impacts of prolonged dry weather
The National Drought Group is warning of growing concerns over the potential impacts of prolonged dry weather on the environment.
Environment Agency uses drones to detect illegal water abstractions
The Environment Agency will be using drones for the first time this summer to gather information about illegal abstraction in East Anglia’s fenland areas.
“Last straw for farmers as Government fails to act on drought promises” says NFU
The NFU has made renewed appeals to Secretary of State for Food and the Environment Michael Gove to assist farm businesses still suffering from the impacts of agricultural drought, having seen “little Government action” since the NFU’s emergency summit on August 1.
Environment Agency set to revoke abstraction licences held by 3 industrial water users
The Environment Agency has published details of its proposal to cancel a number of existing abstraction licences for three industrial water users.
Government publishes abstraction reform plans
The government has published a new plan to reform abstraction management aimed at protecting the environment while improving access to water where it is needed most.
Environment Agency & Natural Resources Wales set out river Wye Abstraction Licensing Strategy
The Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales have published the Abstraction Licensing Strategy for the river Wye catchment setting out the licensing principles, information on water availability for further abstraction and how the organisations will manage existing abstraction licences in the catchment.
Environment Agency progresses with sustainable abstraction programme
The Environment Agency is proposing to vary and revoke two abstraction licences as part of a programme to help restore sustainable abstraction aimed at protecting the River Wensum Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Response to consultation flags up key issues on abstraction reform proposals
The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs and the Welsh Government have published a summary of responses to the consultation on reform of the abstraction licensing regime which highlights a number of key issues over proposed changes.
Environment Agency acts to reduce Thames Water abstractions
The Environment Agency has published proposals to reduce abstractions by Thames Water in order to protect the River Kennet – one of three of the UK's iconic 'chalk streams' - unique river systems found only in England and pockets of northern France.
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Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world.
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