Cunliffe Review - Ofwat, DWI plus EA and Natural England water-related functions to be replaced by new single regulator
The final report of the Independent Water Commission published today is recommending the creation of a single water regulator for England and a single water regulator for Wales. In England this would replace Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate and water-environment related functions from the Environment Agency and Natural England.
Second National Infrastructure Assessment sets agenda for action over next 30 years
Improved infrastructure to boost economic growth across the UK and meet climate goals is both achievable and affordable if the right policy steps are taken now, according to the government’s independent advisers on infrastructure strategy.
Environment Agency – new consultation on water stress to inform decisions on compulsory metering by water companies
The Environment Agency (EA) has today launched a new consultation on its approach to determining areas water stress to inform decisions by water companies on whether they can introduce compulsory metering in those areas.
SES Water plans to increase homes with water meters from 52% to 90% in next 10 years
SES Water is aiming to increase the number of homes with water meters in its region from 52% to 90% as part of plans to secure future water supplies.
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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. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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- WSP announces decision to withdraw proposed offer for Arcadis N.V.
- Uisce Éireann progresses work on multi billion euro National Leakage Reduction Programme
- Anglian Water and Alliances launch biggest-ever graduate programme opportunities
- South West Water repairs more than 26,700 leaks over last 12 months
- Northumbrian Water outlines £100m procurement plans for specialist Advisory Services to support major strategic infrastructure programmes
- Southern Water set to progress £30m investment to reduce storm overflows in new areas of Sussex and Surrey
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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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- WSP announces decision to withdraw proposed offer for Arcadis N.V.
- Northumbrian Water outlines £100m procurement plans for specialist Advisory Services to support major strategic infrastructure programmes
- White Horse Reservoir - Thames Water seeks supplier interest in upcoming procurement of £48m contract for Independent Technical Advisor
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