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Europe set for rise in water-related technological innovations
The next few years could see a flood of water-related technological innovation coming out of Europe, according to EIP Water – the European Innovation Partnership established under the European Union's Innovation Union initiative.
House of Lords succeeds with flood amendment to Housing and Planning Bill
The House of Lords last night succeeded in making an amendment to the Housing and Planning Bill onSustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) following its rejection in the House of Commons on Tuesday 3rd May.
Water UK urge MPs to back amendment on flooding in Housing and Planning Bill
The water companies are urging MPs to include a crucial amendment on added to the Housing and Planning Bill in the House of Lords which will help ensure essential flood prevention measures are put in place at new housing developments.
Ofwat: framework for retail market must apply to both large and small companies
Ofwat has said it is important that the same regulatory framework in the new retail market should apply to all appointed companies, including small companies, "otherwise the market arrangements will not work effectively for customers and other market participants."
NI Water seeks expert advice on economic regulatory issues
Northern Ireland Water is looking for experts to advise on economic regulatory matters throughout the PC15 price control process for the six-year period from 2015-16 to 2020-21 and to assist with aspects of the upcoming PC21 Business Plan.
Developer services – performance levels continue to rise
Overall levels of service performance by water companies for the provision of developer services are continuing to rise, according to the latest set of figures from industry body Water UK for the Quarter 4 (January-March) 2015/16 period.
Thames Water awards £380m Technology and Transformation Alliance contract
Thames Water has set up a new Technology and Transformation Alliance to deliver its technology services and projects into the future.
European Commission refers Germany to EU Court over nitrate pollution in water
The European Commission is referring Germany to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to take stronger measures to combat water pollution caused by nitrates.
Morpeth bypasses flood risk with Graf UK’s EcoBloc Flex
In a bid to eliminate flood risk and to provide an effective, controlled rainwater drainage solution, water management specialist Graf UK has installed a 620m3 EcoBloc Flex stormwater tank at a new 13-mile bypass in Morpeth, Northumberland.
UU gets go-ahead to loan up to £100m to retail business jv with Severn Trent
Ofwat has given the go-ahead to United Utilities to provide working capital through a series of loans of up to £100 million for a period of 5 years to its non-household retail activities joint venture with Severn Trent Water.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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