British Geological Survey develops first national scale groundwater model in Great Britain
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has developed a new model that provides a unique tool for simulating groundwater resources at a national scale, covering England, Scotland and Wales.
UN report warns about risk tipping points with irreversible impacts on people and planet
A new United Nations report is warning that drastic changes are approaching with risk tipping points that threaten irreversible impacts on people and planets.
Researchers awarded £2m funding to use quantum sensor technology for environmental applications
New research into how quantum sensing technology can benefit environmental sciences has been launched at the University of Birmingham.
Latest Environment Agency water situation report - driest February across England since 1993
The latest Environment Agency water situation report says that last month was the driest February across England since 1993 with monthly rainfall totals below average for all catchments across England.
Defra launches two new consultations on plans to modernise water abstraction and enhance EA powers to protect groundwater
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched two new consultations on plans to modernise water abstraction and enhance the Environment Agency's (EA) powers to protect groundwater.
NI Water explores borehole solutions to secure water supply resilience
NI Water is exploring potential borehole options to access groundwater in order to secure a long term, resilient water supply.
New report warns growing demand for water has serious implications for water security worldwide
A new report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is warning that the combined effect of increasing demand for non-agricultural uses, and depletion of aquifer stocks for irrigation, will have serious implications for water security in many regions and countries.
Urgent action needed to tackle water crisis in Gaza
Amir Dakkak, a Palestinian from East Jerusalem and an Environmental Scientist at AECOM discusses the ongoing water crisis in Gaza.
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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. -
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.
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- Ofwat publishes further guidance on how major projects incentive and penalties framework will operate
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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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