New "early action" CRC metric gains Environment Agency approval
The Environment Agency has approved the Carbon Saver Standard as a Carbon Trust equivalent scheme.
Regulatory Policy Committee questions need for reservoir flood plans
The independent Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has questioned the Ministerial Direction introducing a new requirement that reservoir undertakers must produce on-site flood plans.
Northern Ireland flood risk planning policy under review
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced his intention to review planning policy for flood risk.
Sludge Directive - A threat to the Environment. Says CIWEM
CIWEM believes the new Sludge Directive may lead to more incinerators, increased consumer costs and higher CO2 levels.
WWF Calls for Marine Act for Scotland
| A Marine Act for Scotland to ensure that demands on our coasts and seas are balanced to meet society's needs without detriment to Scotland's unique marine environment. |
DEFRA Announces River Basin Planning Guidance
Think tank is half right on water efficiency
Here is Water UK’s response to ‘Every Drop Counts – Achieving greater water efficiency’ published by the Institute of Public Policy Research on 17 September.
Weak Case For Efficiency
The IPPR presents a weak case for a Water Efficiency Commitment from the water industry, according to a statement issued by Water UK.
Research shows water companies save little
| Water companies on average save only a mug of water per customer per day through promoting water efficiency... |
NAO looks at meeting water demand
Fear of economic hardship root cause for inaction on climate change
According to the United Nations’ top climate change official, a lack of global leadership on climate change is seriously hampering efforts to combat global warming.
Investment in flood protection must keep pace with climate change
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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