EA publishes new guidance on regional environmental destination for water resources and steps to get there
The Environment Agency has published detailed new guidance on the approach needed to propose a regional environmental destination for water resources and the steps to get there.
NIC Chair warns significant investment needed in new infrastructure in face of population growth and drought risk
National Infrastructure Commission Chair Sir John Armitt is warning that cutting leaks and reducing demand alone isn’t sufficient in the face of population growth and increasing drought risk - there also has to be significant investment in a broad mix of new infrastructure.
Ofwat says WRMPs are proposing step change in investment - and need to address supply chain constraints and affordability
Ofwat says that emerging Water Resources Management Plans plans being developed by five regional groups are proposing a step change in investment and that they should therefore “think carefully about the deliverability of the plans” from a practical perspective, including current supply chain constraints and affordability concerns.
Ofwat and Environment Agency welcome business sector water efficiency action plan
Writing in a joint open letter, Ofwat and the Environment Agency (EA) have welcomed the recently published joint industry water efficiency Action plan developed by wholesalers and retailers in the business retail water sector.
How can strategic water resource options deliver best value for customers, the environment, and communities?
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Jon Darwent, Principal Consultant at Stantec argues that for strategic resource options (SROs) to contribute to best value regional plans, they need to be developed with a focus on the objectives and criteria by which plans will be judged, avoid uneconomic investments, operational inefficiencies and enhance resilience.
Environment Agency consults on draft guideline for water resources planning by the water companies
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on the draft Water Resources Planning Guideline it has prepared for the water companies to use in drawing up their Water Resource Management Plans(WRMPs).
Water resilience - Government flags up need for more reservoirs, transfer schemes & desalination plants
The Government has launched a consultation on the draft National Policy Statement (NPS) on water resources infrastructure in England which flags up the potential need for more reservoirs, transfer schemes and desalination plants.
Ofwat tells water companies - up your game on water resource management
Water industry regulator Ofwat is calling on the water companies to up their game on water resource management and expressed disappointment that water companies’ draft water resources plans have fallen short of expectations.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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