Defra launches new water strategy for England
New guidance to help protect watercourses from construction pollution
WICS announces countdown to competition in Scottish water sector
The Water Commission Industry for Scotland (WICS) today signalled the start of the countdown to competition in Scottish water.
Ofwat issues guidance on leakage methodology review
Ofwat has issued guidance on setting leakage targets to the water and sewerage companies.
Ofwat response to Bathing Water Directive consultation
Ofwat has published its response to Defra’s consultation on the implementation of the revised Bathing Water Directive. (rBWD)
Future of Scottish Water – debate continues
Second Defra consultation on river basin planning launched
A second volume of guidance on River Basin Management Planning has been published by Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government for consultation.
Flooding is main priority for Environment Agency in 2008/09
Water pollution costs Newcastle firm £16,000
A Newcastle company was fined £15,000 at Newcastle Upon Tyne Magistrates Court last week for a pollution offence at Dewley Burn.
Future of water industry in Scotland
Treasury failure on green taxation
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Select Committee has strongly criticised the Treasury for its failure to increase green taxes and introduce other measures to help reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.
Hilary Benn welcomes Budget 2008
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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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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
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