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Data-driven water cos will see major gains in asset management, customer management and regulatory performance
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Iain Stewart, Principal Utilities Expert EMEA, Teradata explains why the smart new water power is data integrated from multiple sources for multiple analytics applications – and why the water companies need to become truly data-driven.
Northumbrian Water tenders PR19 market research contract
Northumbrian Water has gone out to tender for research and consultancy services as it currently works towards the 2019 price review to inform its PR19 business plan.
Thames Water tenders £5.8m pest control services contract
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a contract for pest control services worth an estimated £5.8 million.
United Utilities tenders £21m computer testing services IT contract
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an IT contract for computer testing services worth an estimated £21 million.
WWEM 2016 Lab Conference focuses on priority pollutants
Laboratory analysts from around the world will congregate in Telford (UK) on 2nd and 3rd November to focus on the testing, monitoring and analysis of water, wastewater and environmental samples.
Environment Agency progresses plans for £8.5m Marlow flood scheme
The Environment Agency has been developing a scheme to reduce the risk of flooding at Marlow in Buckighamshire directly from the river and indirectly from overwhelmed surcharged groundwater and local drainage systems.
Southern Water and Environment Agency investigate Swalecliffe Brook pollution
Southern Water and the Environment Agency are continuing their investigations into the possible causes of pollution at Swalecliffe Brook in Kent following the discovery of dead fish and sewage at a neighbouring beach last week.
Welsh Water starts work on £2.5m Rhymney Bridge scheme
Welsh Water has started work on a £2.5 million investment scheme which will ensure around 30,000 customers in the Heads of the Valleys area continue to receive a top quality drinking water supply.
Environmental permit failings cost Southern Water £57k+ in court
Southern Water has been fined £24,000 and agreed to pay costs of £33,218 after an Environment Agency investigation found that the company failed to meet the conditions set out in its environmental permit for Tunbridge Wells North waste water treatment works.
Greater Lincolnshire Partnership launches 25 year Water Management Plan
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership is today launching a Water Management Plan in the House of Commons setting out its strategy for water management, including flood reduction and water supply, up till 2040.
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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. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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- Ofwat agrees to Thames Water request for further referral of appeal to CMA with open-ended timescale
- Southern Water to start work on long-term £2.5 million solution to strengthen Portsmouth sewer pipeline
- Welsh Water officially opens pioneering £13 million reedbed and wetlands storm overflow in UK first
- Anglian Water warns significantly more autumn and winter rainfall is needed to replenish water resources
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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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What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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