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
Water prices in England and Wales from April 2007
Water UK offers an explanation on water charges for customers in England and Wales in 2007-08…
Householders will no longer bear responsibility for private sewers
WFD Daughter Directive gets RIA
A Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) has been proposed by Defra for the Priority Substances Directive which will run alongside the Water Framework Directive.
UK Government Sustainable Procurement Action Plan launched
The Government has, this week, presented a package of actions to deliver the step change needed to ensure that supply chains and public services will be increasingly low carbon, low waste and water efficient, respect biodiversity and deliver wider sustainable development goals.
Draft Climate Change Bill published
The water industry’s take on the climate change consultation
Today’s announcement by environment secretary, David Miliband that the draft climate change bill is now open for public consultation is welcomed by the water industry.
Government publishes Marine Bill White Paper
Wastewater Treatment and the Water Framework Directive
As the UK’s implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) gathers pace, water companies and industry will need to make wastewater treatment and management a priority, says Air Products.
Miliband welcomes Budget as next steps to low-carbon economy
Hosepipe ban rules to be updated
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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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- NI Water announces launch of €7.5 million Protecting Shared Waters PEACEPLUS project
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- Severn Trent seeks supply chain interest in upcoming tender for Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services Framework
- SMS expands into new markets as business grows beyond smart metering and energy infrastructure to cover water sector
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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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- SMS expands into new markets as business grows beyond smart metering and energy infrastructure to cover water sector
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