UK misses EU urban wastewater performance deadline
The United Kingdom is the only European country which has failed to meet the deadline to provide the European Commission with information on its performance under the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.
More support – and criticism – for Government’s water sector plans
The Water White Paper published by Defra last week has come in for both further support and criticism from a range of organisations.
Ireland's Drinking Water report 2010 published
The positive downward trend in E.coli in Ireland's drinking water in recent years continued in 2010, according to a new report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Cautious welcome for Water White Paper
Today’s publication of the Government’s Water White Paper has generated a wide range of initial comments – some welcoming the overall approach, while others have expressed concern about its implications.
Ofwat publishes competition analysis ahead of Water White Paper
UK water industry regulator Ofwat has published a detailed review of the evidence base for retail competition and separation ahead of the Government’s imminently-expected Water White Paper.
Water part of Scottish Government £60bn infrastructure plans
The Scottish Government has published its Infrastructure and Investment Plan, which details plans for up to £60 billion of capital spending up until 2030.
Welsh Assembly consults on sustainable development
The Welsh Assembly has launched a consultation seeking comments on its newly-published Sustainable Development discussion paper which sets out current thinking on legislation needed to create a single Sustainable Development body for Wales.
Ofwat consults on charges for new connections
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its policy principles for charges for new connections in order to provide greater clarity to stakeholders about the provision of new infrastructure.
PwC say Water White Paper set to herald major changes in water sector
Leading management consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has said that the upcoming Water White Paper will herald some major changes in the water sector.
Environment Agency consults on pollution guidance
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on the guidance it provides to business about pollution prevention.
MPs says Government planning policy is " confused"
The House of Commons Environmerntal Audit Committee has described the Government's new national planning policy framework as "contradictory and confusing".
Legislation to abolish Infrastructure Planning Commission completed in Parliament
The Localism Bill, which incorporates a provision to abolish the Infrastructure Planning Commission in its present form has completed its passage through Parliament after the House of Commons considered the House of Lords amendments to the Bill on 7 November 2011.
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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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