CIWEM calls on Government to develop “shadow price” for water
The Chartered Institution for Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is calling for the Government to develop a “shadow price” for water to ensure that the sustainable management of water fully reflects the value of water, not just for comsumers but also for the environment and the ecosystem services it provides.
Company fined £40K for Heathrow groundwater pollution
A London company responsible for supplying jet fuel at Heathrow Airport was fined £40,000 last week and ordered to pay the Environment Agency in excess of £14,000 for its costs, after severely polluting groundwater beneath the airport, with at least 139,000 litres of Jet A-1 aviation fuel.
Flood and Water Management Act implementation gets under way
Implementation of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 gets under way this week when the first two phases come into force.
Barratt Homes fined for polluting stream with sewage
Barratt Homes have been ordered to pay more than £13,400 in fines and costs after sewage escaped from a housing development and polluted a stream close to the Tamar Valley.
Parliament launches inquiry into Government plans for Green Investment Bank
The Environmental Audit Committee, chaired by Joan Walley MP, has launched an inquiry into Government plans to establish a Green Investment Bank.
Competition Commission publishes final report on Bristol Water price decision
The Competition Commission (CC) has now made public its final report on Bristol Water’s appeal against water industry regulator Ofwat’s price decision.
95% of Scotland's bathing waters reached mandatory or better quality standards
Despite torrential rain at times, 95% of Scottish bathing waters finished the 2010 summer season having achieved at least mandatory bathing water quality or better, and overall only 1.4% of tested samples were below European standards.
Defra launches online consultation for Water White Paper
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched an initial online survey for its forthcoming Water White Paper.
EFRA launches new inquiry into flood and water management
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has launched a new inquiry into outstanding legislative measures required to implement effective flood and water management policies in England and Wales.
Scottish Government launches two new marine consultations
The Scottish Government is launching two new marine consultations this week.
World Bank calls for integrated approach to water management
With the global population expected to reach nine billion by 2050, economic development spurring demand for more and better food, and increased hydrological variability caused by climate change, a review of the World Bank Group’s water strategy is calling for better information and a more integrated approach to water management.
What's the appeal of a price review?
What's the appeal of a price review? Competition Commission issues final findings in Bristol Water Price review
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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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