Synthetic dyes in wastewater pose a threat to plant, animal, human health and food chains worldwide
The ecological and health threats of synthetic dyes entering wastewater systems have been detailed in a new study, which calls for new laws worldwide on water management, and urgent investment in new sustainable treatment processes.
Natural Resources Wales warns issues at Cardigan WwTW “unresolvable” without significant investment and infrastructure upgrade
Natural Resources Wales is warning that issues at Cardigan wastewater treatment works are “unresolvable” without significant investment and upgrading of infrastructure.
Lords criticise Government, investors, water companies and environmental regulators over serious failures in water sector regulation
The Government, investors, water companies and environmental regulators – Ofwat in particular – all came in for remarkable levels of criticism from Conservative, Labour. Liberal Democrat and cross-bench peers in a House of Lords debate last week.
House of Lords Committee to scrutinise relationship between regulators and the Government
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has announced that its next inquiry will focus on the relationship between regulators and the Government, and how regulators are held accountable, including by Parliament.
Ofwat calls on water companies to prove to customers they can deliver on their promises
Ofwat is calling on water companies to prove to customers they can deliver on their promises to clean up Britain's rivers and seas.The water sector regulator wants them to use the next 12 months to show that they can deliver better service and improve the environment.
RSC challenges UK Government to reduce PFAS levels in drinking water tenfold to protect public health
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is calling on the Government to cut PFAS concentration levels in drinking water tenfold to safeguard public health.as research highlights serious health risks posed by the ‘forever chemicals.’
Government launches UK-wide consultation to ban wet wipes containing plastic
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a new consultation on banning wet wipes containing plastic across the UK under plans to tackle plastic pollution and clean up the country’s waterways.
House of Lords to debate report on failures in water and sewage regulation and Ofwat performance
The House of Lords will hold a formal debate on the HoL Industry and Regulators Committee report: 'The affluent and the effluent: cleaning up failures in water and sewage regulation' next week on Monday 16th October.
Ofwat consults on proposal to impose new customer service licence condition on water companies
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposal to impose a new customer service licence condition on water companies.
Government to face potential new legal challenge on failure to meet legal obligations on water environment
The UK Government is facing a potential new legal challenge from environmental organisations on its failure to meet its legal obligations with regard to the water environment.
Government confirms household goods to carry new eco-labels to help save consumers money on energy and water bills
The government has confirmed that household goods will soon be carrying new eco-labels on their water efficiency.
Government launches review of regulators to cut red tape and bureaucracy
The UK Government has announced an in-depth review into all regulators across the country.
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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. -
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.
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